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Next up is the question of Competition –
The Intel Compute Stick is a whole new concept, so it might be a common misconception that there is no competition yet, but funnily enough, there are a few alternatives out there. The few existing alternatives include MeeGoPad T01, and the FXI Cotton Candy Stick. The true competition, however, comes from the recently announced Google Chromebit, which costs $100 and runs Chrome OS, and comes with 2GB of RAM. Then there are the low price budget laptops, such as the $200 HP Stream, which come with HDMI capabilities and are also fully functional Laptops.
In conclusion, I would like to say that Intel has taken a bold step forward in the realm of technology, and while their entry is not really a feast for the eyes, its still a concept that people can actually buy and experience, rather than just read about them. Over the years, we have seen Intel try and fail to woo audiences when it came to mobile processing, but I believe that, with the the Compute Stick, Intel seem to have finally found a strong base to build upon. The only factor they must keep in mind is the time to market. Realistically speaking, the Intel Compute Chip will surely not get blockbuster sales ,compared to Google’s Chromcast, or even the budget Laptops, but if Intel were to head back to the drawing board, and get a few good designers on board, and bring out a more refined iteration ( Compute Chip 2.0 ? ) , then success will come for certain.
