ASUS UPGRADES COMPUTE STICK: THE VIVOSTICK TS10 GETS MORE RAM, STORAGE, & WINDOWS 10 PRO
The Bottom Line
The asus VivoStick is a full 64-bit Windows 10 computer that's a lot smaller than a hip flask, or even a cigar tube. It's short on memory và storage, but can instantly turn a display or TV into an all-in-one PC for $129.Bạn đang xem: Asus upgrades compute stick: the vivostick ts10 gets more ram, storage, & windows 10 pro
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Pros
Fits in your pocket. Plugs directly into an HDMI port on a monitor or TV. Includes USB 3.0 và USB 2.0 ports. Supports dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth. Uses 64-bit Windows. Headset jack.
Cons
Lacks a microSD card slot. 2GB of memory & only 15GB of không tính tiền storage space. Remote tiện ích needs work.Xem thêm: Nhà Của Jack Ma : Căn Biệt Phủ Đào Hoa Viên Khổng Lồ Hơn 3500 Tỷ
So-called stick PCs like the hãng asus VivoStick PC (TS10) ($129) turn any TV or HDMI-equipped display into an all-in-one desktop PC. That"s a natural fit if you need lớn run Windows-only programs or plug-ins (like a VPN service to lớn your corporate office) on a really big screen, or if you"d rather use a PC to stream your movies và music. It"s also one of the easiest ways to lớn carry a PC along with you in your pocket, since it"s much smaller than even your smartphone. The VivoStick is one of the latest compact PCs khổng lồ dovetail off of the intel Compute Stick ($699.99 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) project, và barring a flaw or two, one of the better ones, lớn boot (pun intended).
Design and FeaturesLike most stick PCs, the VivoStick PC is compact & pocket-size. It measures a scant 0.65 by 1.42 by 5.31 inches (HWD), and weighs just 2.72 ounces. It looks like a fat USB memory stick, albeit with a wider HDMI plug on the end. It comes with a cap to lớn cover the HDMI connector when it"s in your pocket or bag. If you regularly travel, it"s a good way khổng lồ keep yourself entertained (and in touch) on the road. Just plug the VivoStick into your hotel room"s TV and you"ll be on the internet in no time. You can use a third-party compact wireless keyboard/touchpad combo, or the free hãng asus VivoRemote phầm mềm on your điện thoại cảm ứng to control the system.
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Connectivity isn"t bad for a stick PC. The system has a micro USB port for power (a cable và AC adapter are included), along with a headset jack, a USB 2.0 port, and a USB 3.0 port. The headset jack is nice in case your HDMI display lacks internal speakers or if you"d like to hook up the VivoStick to an external stereo or headphones. The USB 3.0 port doubles connectivity compared with the original năm ngoái version of the Compute Stick as well as systems based on that model, lượt thích the Azulle Quantum Access LAN Windows 10 Fanless Mini PC Stick ($129.99 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) and the Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300 ($499.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) . The extra USB port lets you connect a mouse và keyboard simultaneously, for setup purposes and in case you don"t want lớn hook up a wireless option using the VivoStick"s công nghệ bluetooth 4.1 capability. Wireless connections lớn the mạng internet are handled by 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
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The one caveat is the lack of a microSD card slot, which could expand system"s miserly 32GB of eMMC flash storage. When testing the VivoStick, I noticed that there was only 15GB of space free, which is barely enough for a few installed programs và maybe one movie download. Both versions of the Compute Stick & the Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300 have microSD thẻ slots that let you địa chỉ cửa hàng up to lớn 128GB more local storage.
