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Old 01-08-2015, 10:46 AM   #1
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Intel introduces PC on a stick
A new form factor for computing and reading on PC:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-201...tag=TRE17cfd61

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If you have the Windows version, it will include 2GB of RAM and 32GB of flash storage, but the Linux Computer Stick only has half the RAM and 8GB of built-in storage owing to the operating system's smaller footprint. It does comes with a microSD card slot if you want to squeeze more capacity into the device. Other connectivity includes full-sized and micro USB ports, Bluetooth 4.0, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Unlike other sticks, Intel's can't currently be powered through HDMI, relying instead on the micro USB port to charge it.

The Windows 8.1 Compute Stick will cost $149 and the Linux version just $89 when they ship in a couple of months.
I could see this as a dedicated Calibre server or for turning big screen TVs into educational presentation systems.
Or really large ebook readers.

More specs at the source.
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