It’s been ten years since I got my hands on the Rikomagic MK802, one of the first ARM-based PC-on-a-stick products that eventually paved the way for everything from the Amazon Fire TV Stick and Roku Streaming Stick to PC sticks with x86 processors. Now Rikomagic has launched a new model called the RKM V7. It […]
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Mele PCG02 Pro: Tiny Intel Celeron-powered PC supports an NMVe SSD
Chinese computer maker Mele is expanding its PCG02 line of pocket-sized desktop computers with a new “Pro” model that’s the first in the series to support an optional M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD. The new Mele PCG02 Pro is available now for $200 and up. The entry-level model is a pocket-sized computer with a fanless design, […]
PC sticks with Intel Celeron J4125 processor now sell for $180 and up
I’m not sure how much demand there is for PC-on-a-stick computers with Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core Gemini Lake processors, but the supply seems to be growing. Each model is a full-fledged computer small enough to fit in a pocket, and designed to plug directly into the HDMI port of a TV or monitor, and prices start at around $180.
Mele PCG02 PC stick now available with 8GB RAM and Celeron J4125
This summer Chinese device maker Mele launched a computer-on-a-stick featuring an Intel Gemini Lake processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an Ethernet port. Now the company has an updated model with more of everything (except ports). The updated Mele PCG02 is a fanless PC stick with a faster processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of […]
Mele’s latest PC Stick has Intel Gemini Lake (and an Ethernet jack)
The Mele PCG02 is a computer-on-a-stick that can plug directly into the HDMI port of a TV or monitor. It’s one of the largest PC sticks around, measuring about 5.5″ x 2.3″ x 0.75″, but it’s also one of the most versatile. You can use it to stream 4K video over WiFi… or Ethernet, thanks to […]
This $159 stick is a Windows 10 PC with an Intel quad-core processor
Chinese PC maker XCY specializes in small desktop computers, but the company’s latest model is its smallest yet. The new XCY Mini PC Stick is a 5.3″ x 1.8″ x 0.6″ stick with an HDMI connector on one end, allowing you to plug the stick directly into the video input on a TV or monitor, much […]
Lilbits 6-01-2020: Android 11 beta leaked early, postmarketOS turns 3, and a new PC stick
A month after Liliputing reported on a $190 PC stick with a dual-core Intel Gemini Lake processor called the MINISFORUM S40, a new model call the S41 is available. And it’s got a quad-core Gemini Lake processor, which should lead to a significant performance bump when it comes to multitasking or running multi-threaded applications. The […]
This $190 stick is a Windows 10 PC with Intel Gemini Lake
PC-on-a-stick computers had a bit of a moment a few years back, but we haven’t seen many new models since Intel phased out its Intel Compute Stick product family. But the new MINISFORUM S40 keeps the PC Stick dream alive. It’s a bit on the chunky side, but the S40 is a full-fledged computer that […]
Aging Asus VivoStick PC-on-a-stick gets a slight spec bump
Four years after launching a tiny computer-on-a-stick that plugs straight into the HDMI port of a monitor or TV, the Asus VivoStick is getting a slight spec bump. And when I say slight, I mean the new model still has the disappointing Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Cherry Trail processor. But the new VivoStick TS10-B174D has twice the […]
Mele PC Stick with Gemini Lake processor coming this summer
Mele’s $200 PC-on-a-stick with an Intel Apollo Lake processor just went on sale last month, but the company is already promising to deliver a new model in a few months. The Mele PCG02 GML3 is basically the same size and shape as the current model, and like its predecessor, it’ll be a fanless computer. But […]