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Will miniaturized ‘stick’ computers ever really take off?

MWEB TechnoZone writes: "It would seem our devices are getting smaller and smaller. Not too long ago, we had to use desktop computers exclusively to surf the Internet, watch media and for office tasks.

These days, this and much more can be done from the palm of your hand with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Now, a fairly novel kind of tech is making its way to broader consumer markets – computers on a stick."

DesVader3165d ago

When they become implants...then there is a thing...

HanCilliers3165d ago

But you still have to plug in to a big monitor?

DK2L3165d ago

Or a small one... your choice :-p

R6ex3164d ago

Starting with Broadwell Core M as the minimum. Skylake Core M will be cool! Alert me when the Intel Compute Stick starts shipping with Skylake Core M. Color me interested then.

Meanwhile, I'm waiting for Surface Pro 4 with 14 inch screen and i7 Skylake U processor and 512GB SSD.

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Stick PC vs Chromebit: Which is better for you?

You want a PC stick but you're not sure whether to go Windows 10 or Chrome OS. We're here to examine both and see which is right for you.

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Chromebit HDMI Dongle Turns Your Display into a Chrome Device

Maximum PC: Google's on a major push to advance its Chrome OS into more homes by whatever means necessary. Fancy a low-cost Chromebook? Google today announced the Haier Chromebook 11 and Hisense Chromebook, both available for pre-order at $149. Prefer an all-metal convertible? Google wants you keep your eyes peeled for the Asus Chromebook Flip, which is due out this spring for $249. And then there's the most intriguing product of them all -- the Chromebit HDMI dongle.

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