Finally the affordable Intel Compute stick is being launched in the Indian Market with Windows 8.1 pre installed and 2GB RAM, the device will act on a Device supporting HDMI to use as a fully functional Desktop PC, with the inclusion of Windows 8.1 the costumer will also have the option of using a range of PC softwares such as Photoshop, Windows Media Player and Games that require less resources.
The Stick will come with 2 variants one with Windows 8.1 and 2GB Ram and another with Ubuntu 14.1 and 1GB RAM, the latter will see a price cut of somewhat around 2k while the Windows Running Stick will sell for Rs 9,999.
The stick will also be sold by iBall which will rebrand it to its sub brand as the iBall Splendo, which will carry the same specs but at a price lower than that of currently selling on Flipkart, the price will be Rs 8,999. Which will include Windows 8.1, 2GB RAM and other standard connectivity solution with one USB 2.0 Port, Wifi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a Micro SD Card for additional Storage.
Though for using the stick as a fully functional PC, wireless Keyboard and Mouse will be a requirement, also if you want to extend the storage capacity you can add a MicroSD of 64 or 128 GB or go all in with a external Hard Drive.
What do you guys think of this gadget? Can it replace a budget Indian PC? We don’t think so, because of the hardware constrains of this device we cannot upgrade, modify or integrate newer part as the components are soldered inside to minimise the space taken by the parts and in the case of affordable PC’s we can easily customise and upgrade the components and make sure it is speedy always.
Keeping all that in mind, still USB Stick seems ultraportable and more affordable than the affordable PC there are in the Indian market today.
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