http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016...-m-compute-sticks-get-faster-and-look-better/
The new Atom model is based on Airmont/Cherry Trail (x5-Z8300, 4c/4t, 2W) and has better WiFi than the first model and adds a USB 3.0 port. $159
The other two use Core m3-6Y30 or Core m5-6Y57 processors, but are priced pretty high IMO ($300 for the m3 and $499 for the m5, both without OS). Charging close to full tablet/notebook prices for those, especially the m5*, is stupid.
* An Asus T300 Chi Core M convertible tablet with 12.5" 1080p display and real SSD is around $400 at many decent B&M or online stores, for example. There's no reason a stripped down compute stick in a small case should cost more than that.
The new Atom model is based on Airmont/Cherry Trail (x5-Z8300, 4c/4t, 2W) and has better WiFi than the first model and adds a USB 3.0 port. $159
The other two use Core m3-6Y30 or Core m5-6Y57 processors, but are priced pretty high IMO ($300 for the m3 and $499 for the m5, both without OS). Charging close to full tablet/notebook prices for those, especially the m5*, is stupid.
* An Asus T300 Chi Core M convertible tablet with 12.5" 1080p display and real SSD is around $400 at many decent B&M or online stores, for example. There's no reason a stripped down compute stick in a small case should cost more than that.