Undoubtedly, Intel's breakthrough in creating Compute Stick
triggers the growth of a new class in the PC ecosystem, now slowly but sure,
other brands start to prepare similar products. On June 22, 2015, Lenovo
announced a mini PC called Ideacentre Stick 300. Just like the Intel Compute
Stick, this mini PC is ready to operate together with a screen and an input
peripheral.
Ideacentre Stick 300 works like a regular PC and is equipped
with extensive connectivity. On the outside, you won't have difficulty to find
a HDMI port, MicroUSB 2.0 to SD card reader. Even if you need to hear the audio
but forget to bring headphone or speaker, Lenovo has put a small speaker on
this portable PC. The design and size make sure that Ideacentre Stick 300 has a
high level of flexibility.
This PC is more than enough to handle the family's
multimedia entertainment needs or just for browsing. Ideacentre Stick 300 can
be used as a complementary computer unit because it's offered at affordable
price. In addition for home use, it can also be used in educational institution
up to the office, or to accompany you during a business trip. Lenovo has an
assortment of vision in the potential usage of Ideacentre Stick 300.
With Ideacentre Stick 300, you can change almost any
television into a smart multimedia center for streaming movies, video chat or
editing your works, all you need to do is only plugging this device. Lenovo
Ideacentre Stick 300 has 15 millimeters thickness, but armed with Intel Atom
Z3735F processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. In addition to the above-mentioned
features, there are also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.
The GM and also Vice President of Lenovo, Jun Ouyang said
that the presence of Ideacentre Stick 300 is to address the computing needs of
tourists, businessmen, and also family members. They are aware that an
economical and portable device will provide benefits to all types of consumers.
Ideacentre Stick 300 will make its debut at Lenovo.com; it
is scheduled to arrive in the global retail market in July 2015. The PC is
bundled with Windows 8.1 platform, and will immediately obtain a free upgrade
to Windows 10 on July 29. The price is offered starting from US $ 130.