Intel Compute Stick review:

The Intel Compute Stick is a $150/AU$229 PC (about £100) that fits in the palm of your hand. It plugs into a display's HDMI port, and -- when connected to Wi-Fi and peripherals -- offers the full Windows 8 experience. (Like all current PCs, it's eligible for a free Windows 10 upgrade later this year, too.)

But having the full Windows experience doesn't necessarily mean you'll have the best experience. The Stick houses a lightweight Atom processor that's usually found in Intel-based tablets, so don't expect to do any heavy image editing or high-end gaming. The Compute Stick needs to be plugged in to power at all times -- there's no battery -- via its Micro-USB port, and Bluetooth performance is finicky at best.

But this is nevertheless a exciting little experiment from Intel, as the Stick offers a great HD streaming experience you can fit in your pocket. You don't want it as a primary PC in your home, but don't too quick to dismiss it. Hobbyists and tinkerers especially may find the Compute Stick well worth the price; those with less patience should opt for something like the HP Stream 11 laptop, which offers a more polished, self-contained bargain Windows experience for just a bit more cash.

Design and features

There isn't all that much to the Compute Stick. It's a little bigger than a Chromecast, and plugs into a TV or monitor via an HDMI port. The Stick can't draw power over HDMI and there's no battery, so you're going to need to keep it plugged in, too: there's a Micro-USB charging port on the side.

The Stick is powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz Intel Atom Z3735F processor paired with 2GB of RAM, and has 32GB of storage space. A microSD card slot on the side can support up to 128GB cards. There's a USB port on the side so you can plug in external devices or a USB key, and Wi-Fi b/g/n connectivity is built-in. Bluetooth 4.0 is also available, but it's woefully unreliable -- we'll get to that in a bit.

The Stick runs Windows 8.1 with Bing. Don't be alarmed: it's a full version of Windows that Microsoft offers to device manufacturers at a deep discount. Bing is the default search engine system-wide when you first run it, but there's nothing stopping you from changing that once you're up and running. As it's a full Windows PC, there's nothing (save performance limitations) stopping you from installing whatever you'd like, including Windows 10. There's also a model that runs Ubuntu Linux, which is slightly cheaper at about $110.

The competition isn't too stiff in the PC-on-a-stick space, but the Asus Chromebit recently caught our eye. It's a bit cheaper at $100 (about £70, or AU$130), but also runs Chrome OS instead of Windows, with all the requisite drawbacks you'll find from the browser-centric operating system. It does offer a hinged design that'll make it a bit easier to fit into tighter spaces, which I like: I found I needed to use an HDMI extender cable on most of the monitors and televisions I plugged the Compute Stick. The Compute Stick also isn't fanless, but the low hum was pretty much inaudible unless I got very close.

Connections and performance

Intel is pitching the Compute Stick as a cheap way to cram a PC into a tight space, but there's only so much you can expect out of tablet hardware. The PC never felt sluggish while I used it, and things never took an interminable amount of time to load.

Streaming 1080p over sites like YouTube and Netflix works flawlessly, as did playing local HD media. I'd imagine the Compute Stick would be happiest as the streaming end of your media server, getting the content on other devices on your home network to play on any TV or monitor in your house using something like Plex.

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The $150 Intel Compute Stick fits a full Windows PC right into the palm of your hand

The $150 Intel Compute Stick fits a full Windows PC right into the palm of your hand

The Intel Compute Stick is a PC packed into a tiny package. It plugs into a display's HDMI port, giving you a full Windows 8 PC you can tote anywhere. It'll be available later in April for about $150 (about £100, or AU$194).

Don't expect to do heavy image editing or much gaming on the lightweight Atom processor, a part that's usually found in Intel-based tablets. And the Compute Stick needs to be plugged in to power at all times via its Micro-USB port, so you can't necessarily hook it up anywhere.

But great streaming video performance, built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, a compact size and a low price could make this a great option for anyone looking for a portable PC.

Windows on a Stick

There isn't all that much to the Compute Stick. It's a little bigger than a Chromecast and plugs into your TV or monitor via an HDMI port. It's packing a quad-core 1.3GHz Intel Atom Z3735F processor paired 2GB of RAM and has 32GB of storage space. A microSD card slot on the side can support up to 128GB cards, so you'll have plenty of room to maneuver. There's a USB port so you can plug in external devices or a USB key. Wi-Fi b/g/n connectivity is built in, as is Bluetooth 4.0, so you can pair your peripherals.

The competition isn't too stiff in the PC-on-a-stick space, but the Asus Chromebit recently caught our eye. It's a bit cheaper at just under $100 (about £70, or AU$130), but also runs Chrome OS instead of Windows, with all the requisite drawbacks you'll find from the browser-centric operating system. It does offer a hinged design that'll make it a bit easier to fit into tighter spaces, which I like: I found I needed to use an HDMI extender on most of the monitors I paired the Compute Stick with.

Managed expectations

Intel is pitching the Compute Stick as a cheap way to cram a PC into a tight space. We haven't finished running the Compute Stick through our battery of tests, but the hardware is in line with mid-tier tablets -- check back soon for our full review.

Streaming 1080p video over YouTube and Netflix works flawlessly, and you'll have no trouble getting around Windows 8. Apps and the like fired up effortlessly, and I rarely ran into stuttering menus, nor did things take an interminable amount of time to load.

You can generally rule out gaming on this Atom processor: lighter, mobile friendly fare like Halo Spartan Assault will work. And (more importantly) it can run Minecraft. The experience isn't silky smooth when you crank up the game's (admittedly meager) visual effects. Distant objects pop into view at inopportune times, and you can feel the framerate take a dive in more complex scenes, with lots of critters around. My PC at home offers a much smoother experience, but I can't quite fit my gaming PC in my pocket.

Necessary compromises

It isn't all creepers and cave spelunking, though. The Compute Stick can't draw power over HDMI, which means you'll need to keep it plugged in to power via its Micro-USB port. There really isn't any way around that, but it can be problematic: I live with curious cats and a good tug on the cable will pull it out of the Compute Stick and shut it right down.

It boots in just a few seconds, but there's obviously no battery inside, so cutting the power means you'll likely lose anything you haven't saved recently. This isn't a design flaw so much as a necessary evil, though. I did accidentally knock the Micro-USB cable out a few times while I was testing, but if you keep it out the way behind your television or monitor, it should be fine. You could also potentially plug the Compute Stick directly into a USB port on your television, much like Google's Chromecast -- that should cut down on cable clutter.

Outlook

The Compute Stick is not going to be for everyone, and it certainly won't replace a proper desktop or laptop. But packing a full PC into such a tight space for about $150 is exciting, especially since I can run full Windows apps (with reservations). The Compute Stick will also be available with Ubuntu Linux for about $110 (roughly £74, or AUD$143), with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The aforementioned Asus Chromebit will make for an interesting alternative, but while I'm something of a fan of Chrome OS I'd still rather pay a bit extra for the full Windows treatment -- especially with Windows 10 being right around the corner.

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The law that predicts computing power turns 50

Today represents a historic milestone in technology: it's the 50th anniversary of Moore's Law, the observation that the complexity of computer chips tends to double at a regular rate. On April 19th, 1965, Fairchild's Gordon Moore (later to co-found Intel) published an article noting that the number of components in integrated circuits had not only doubled every year up to that point, but would continue at that pace for at least a decade.

 He would later revise that guideline to every two years, but the concept of an unofficial law of progress stuck. It not only foresaw the rapid expansion of computing power, but frequently served as a target -- effectively, it became a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The revised law has largely held up over the past five decades, but it might not last much longer. With chips at 14 nanometers (such as Intel's Broadwell processors), the industry is starting to hit physical limits. Circuits are now so small that escaping heat is a big problem. 

While Moore's Law may survive for another couple of processor generations, there's a chance that chip designers will need new materials or exotic data transmission techniques (like quantum tunneling) for the rule to hold true. Semiconductor companies have run into seemingly impassable barriers before, though, so Moore may be vindicated for a while yet.

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Intel's PC-on-a-stick dongle now available for preorder

The Compute Stick is not designed to be a desktop or laptop replacement, but rather an alternative for people who want to do some quick computing.

The Intel Compute Stick, a dongle that plugs into an HDMI port to deliver full computing capability, is now available for preorder.

Newegg is offering preorders of the Compute Stick with a release date of April 24. (Update at 11:11 a.m. PT: now showing out of stock on both with estimated arrival on May 1). The Windows version costs $150 and the Linus version costs $110. Amazon also shows listings for the Windows and Linux versions, but with no pricing or availability information. 

Intel unveiled details on the Compute Stick at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The device is a slim HDMI dongle that connects to a monitor via HDMI. It has an Intel Atom quad-core processor, 2GB of onboard RAM, and 32GB of storage.

When Intel showed off the Compute Stick at CES, the company said the Windows 8.1 model would retail for $149. The Linux flavor would retail for $89, it said.

Getting the Compute Stick up and running won't take much. The device is simply plugged into a monitor's HDMI port and turned on. Once it boots up, the owner's operating system of choice is running and with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, the device can provide a full computing experience. The Compute Stick is by no means a competitor to a desktop or laptop, but rather an option for people who are on the move and want a quick way to get some work done.

The Compute Stick is also a competitor to the Asus Chromebit announced last week. Like the Compute Stick, the Asus Chromebit connects to an HDMI monitor and with help from Bluetooth, provides a full computing experience. However, the Chromebit is running on Google's Chrome operating system, rather than the Windows and Linux options available on the Compute Stick. Chromebit is slated to launch this summer for under $100.

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