Over the years Intel has introduced a number of new computer form factors that either became a hit, fizzled out, or moved on to live a more quiet life. The New Unit of Computing (NUC) decidedly became ...

The $150 Intel Compute Stick fits a full Windows PC right into the palm of your hand (hands-on) The Intel Compute Stick is a PC packed into a tiny package. It plugs into a display’s HDMI port, giving ...

Intel’s Compute Stick now comes in more flavors than just Windows, Windows, and more Windows. A version of the Intel Compute Stick loaded with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (long term support) will go on sale this ...

A compute stick is about as compact as a PC can get. These mini computers bearing the resemblance of a USB drive have slipped under the radar in recent years, but I wouldn't count them out just yet.

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The Intel Compute Stick is up for preorder, but the Asus Chromebit won't be around until this summer, according to Google. Clearly there's a showdown in the making here. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Chinese PC maker XCY specializes in small desktop computers, but the company’s latest model is its smallest yet. But as the name suggests, the XCY device isn’t just a media streamer. It’s a ...

The Intel Compute Stick is a portable PC crammed into a device the size of a USB thumb drive. Yep, that's right, it's a "true" portable PC We often refer to smartphones as extremely mobile computers, ...

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