Whether you are watching movies using your smart TV, surfing the web, using social media, or playing online games, PC sticks promise to deliver full functionality despite its minute size. Since the release of the first of its kind, carbon copies of this device have dominated the tech market. Thinking of joining the bandwagon of tiny PC users? Take a look at the list of stick PCs below and find the one most suitable for your needs.
The pioneer PC on a stick is Intel's Compute Stick which was released last March 2015. It has a quad-core Intel Atom processor and 2GB of RAM. It is HDMI ready, and you may also use it for flash drives. Aside from its USB 2.0 port, you may also insert your MicroSD slot and micro-USB. Like a standard PC, it has 802.11b/g/n. Intel has become the standard for all the other PC sticks.
Cheaper compared to its rival PC sticks, the Asus Chromebit boasts of a very functional quad core chip, RockChip RK328. For just $85, you have all the features of other more expensive tiny PCs like Wi-Fi Bluetooth, and a USB port. It also has an anti-virus software to ensure a safe online environment.
Like Intel's PC Compute, the Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300 has Atom Z3735 processor, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. You also have an option to include a keyboard a mouse for an added price. At $100, this is an option to consider if you are not a fan of its prototype.
Another option is the RKM V5. It runs on Android 4.4 instead of the usual Linux or Windows OS most PC sticks have. It has a quad-core RockChip RK3288, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage. Like most tiny PCs, it also features Bluetooth 4.0, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and USB ports. Its main selling point is its 4K H.265 decoder.