... The Core m3–equipped Intel Compute Stick fulfills all the requirements you'd want for a PC that does real work—in other words, it's capable of doing more than simple Web browsing and media playback ...

Die Kühlung ist der größte Schwachpunkt des Compute Stick: Trotz schnell rotierendem Lüfter wird der Stick bis zu 60 Grad heiß. Dass es anders geht, zeigen Windows-Tablets wie das One Xcellent 10.2 XL. Das arbeitet mit der gleichen CPU – aber ohne Lüfter, völlig geräuschlos und ohne Hitzestau...

Intel's updated Compute Stick sports an extra USB port and a better wireless chip for improved streaming. It's still an impressively compact and affordable, but unless every inch of space counts, you can buy cheaper alternatives with more features.

The Compute Stick is proof that Intel can cram all the hardware you need for a PC into a portable stick, but it's far too limited for most.