We are already familiar with a concept of a mini PC dongle, but this is the first time that Intel has unveiled a mini PC dongle under its own brand.

During CES 2015 show in Las Vegas, Intel unveiled what they defined as a "computer-on-a-stick" device, ready to be used right out of the box. It comes with pre-installed Windows 8.1 or Linux and can be used on basically any display that features an HDMI port.

The dongle itself is only 10 cm long, but it packs a quad-core Intel Atom SoC, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (which can be expanded via microSD slot), which should be more than enough to handle everyday tasks. There are no certain information about the chip itself, and it might be a Bay Trail CPU or a 14nm Cherry Trail Atom SoC. The rest of the features include a microSD slot, a micro USB and a standard USB 2.0 port.

Intel says that this solution should be perfect for small and medium businesses that are in need of a digital kiosk or a quick POS solution; even though it is not designed to be a living room system, it should work decently as an HTPC.

Intel says that the new dongle should be ready by mid-2015, with an MSRP of US $149.



Source: Fudzilla.com.