Intel has released the Compute Stick for the Indian market. The Intel Compute Stick will sell on Flipkart as well as will be distributed by iBall as the iBall Splendo PC-on-stick. According to Flipkart the Intel Compute Stick is listed at Rs 9,999.
1. Stream Video on any HDTV or Monitor with HDMI
Sure, you can use a media-streaming box like the Apple TV or Roku to watch Netflix on your HDTV. However, the Intel Compute Stick can also work with Amazon Prime Video (unavailable on Apple TV), HBO Now (not available on Roku for the time being), or even that quasi-legal streaming site hosted in Slovakia. Think about it, you can even stream live sporting events, provided you have the right subscriptions to FIFA.com or MLB.tv. Just plug in, log in, then sit back and enjoy!
Sure, you can use a media-streaming box like the Apple TV or Roku to watch Netflix on your HDTV. However, the Intel Compute Stick can also work with Amazon Prime Video (unavailable on Apple TV), HBO Now (not available on Roku for the time being), or even that quasi-legal streaming site hosted in Slovakia. Think about it, you can even stream live sporting events, provided you have the right subscriptions to FIFA.com or MLB.tv. Just plug in, log in, then sit back and enjoy!
2. Project Presentations on the Road
The Intel Compute Stick is a full Windows PC. That means you can run the PowerPoint player or the full PowerPoint programs on any HDTV or projector with a spare HDMI port. The stripped-down player will be faster, but if you bring the full PowerPoint program with you, you can change elements on your slides at the last minute if, for example, your colleague listed on slide two missed his flight, or if the boss asked the intern to join at the last minute. Just plug your clicker in, and present away, road warrior!
The Intel Compute Stick is a full Windows PC. That means you can run the PowerPoint player or the full PowerPoint programs on any HDTV or projector with a spare HDMI port. The stripped-down player will be faster, but if you bring the full PowerPoint program with you, you can change elements on your slides at the last minute if, for example, your colleague listed on slide two missed his flight, or if the boss asked the intern to join at the last minute. Just plug your clicker in, and present away, road warrior!
3. Little Fluffy Clouds
If your business or workplace uses cloud-based services, you can access your work from home without having to lug around 5-pound laptop that's like a boat anchor these days. The 2-ounce Intel Compute Stick is no bother to carry around, and if your IT guys are good, they can set you up to log in to your application server in the office over the VPN, or at the very least access your shared file system and email through Internet Explorer and other thin clients. You can even bring the Compute Stick on vacation, as long as your hotel has HDTVs and reliable Wi-Fi.
If your business or workplace uses cloud-based services, you can access your work from home without having to lug around 5-pound laptop that's like a boat anchor these days. The 2-ounce Intel Compute Stick is no bother to carry around, and if your IT guys are good, they can set you up to log in to your application server in the office over the VPN, or at the very least access your shared file system and email through Internet Explorer and other thin clients. You can even bring the Compute Stick on vacation, as long as your hotel has HDTVs and reliable Wi-Fi.
4. Shall We Play a Game?
Last, but not least, many of the Flash, HTML5, and Unity engine games on the Internet will be accessible and fully playable. Sure, Bioshock is a bit of a stretch, but arcade emulators, simple games like Angry Birds, and many interactive fiction sites are easily accessed over the Internet. It'll be even better if you have a Bluetooth gamepad that works with Windows. Game on!
Last, but not least, many of the Flash, HTML5, and Unity engine games on the Internet will be accessible and fully playable. Sure, Bioshock is a bit of a stretch, but arcade emulators, simple games like Angry Birds, and many interactive fiction sites are easily accessed over the Internet. It'll be even better if you have a Bluetooth gamepad that works with Windows. Game on!
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