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 ...

Now that the first round of reviews are out, it's clear Intel's got the right idea with the Compute Stick, a full-blown PC on a $150 HDMI stick that plugs into any monitor or HDTV with a free port.

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 ...

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Intel has unveiled a rather odd product that may be overshadowed by bigger CES announcements, but we find the Intel Compute Stick quite interesting. Intel describes it as a “compute-on-a-stick” device ...

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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.