that looks like a wonderful little 'puter and it's running Linux Ubuntu 14.04 to boot ... you got me wanting one now 8)
On Sun, Jan 31, 2016 at 7:33 PM, William Park <[email protected]> wrote: > The reason why I asked is because I've been eyeing > > Intel BOXSTCK1A8LFC Compute Stick > - Intel® Atom Quad-Core Processor Z3735F, 1.33GHz > - 1GB RAM > - 8GB storage > - Linux > > http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=7_1203_1157&item_id=083440 > $99.88 > > and its Windows versions. Anyways, thanks for the comparison. > -- > William > > On Sun, Jan 31, 2016 at 11:08:02AM -0500, D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote: > > | From: William Park <[email protected]> > > > > | How would do compare this Kangaroo with Intel/Lenovo stick? > > | CanadaComputers sells Intel/Lenovo sticks, too. > > > > I don't remember in detail, but I think those both are based on a Z3735F > > processor. That processor tends to come with 32-bit UEFI (not supported > > by Linux distros except poorly by debian) (Kangaroo has better processor > > and 64-bit UEFI). USB 3.0 is crucial for fast I/O and I suspect those > > don't come with USB 3.0 (Kangaroo has one USB 3 and one USB 2). And > these > > sticks are usually more expensive than the sale price of the Kangaroo. > > > > [Hugh wanders off to do homework.] > > > > < > http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msca/en_CA/pdp/Lenovo-Ideacentre-Stick-300-Signature-Edition-PC/productID.328221900 > > > > - out of stock > > - $200 (I saw it on Boxing Day for $100) > > - only USB 2.0, only one > > - Windows 10 Home, 32-bit: implies 32-bit UEFI > > > > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Compute_Stick> > > < > http://www.amazon.ca/Intel-Compute-Stick-Windows-BOXSTCK1A32WFCR/dp/B00UZ3CYE2 > > > > <http://ark.intel.com/products/86612/Intel-Compute-Stick-STCK1A32WFC> > > - quite a range but only the Z3735F ones are available to us as far as > > I know. The better ones will be expensive. So I'll only talk about > the > > Z3735F ones. > > - Ubuntu version has half the RAM and half the eMMC memory (too little). > > Ignore it. > > - $209.00! > > - only USB 2.0, only one > > - specs don't seem to say whether it has 32-bit UEFI. I infer that from > > the driver download page that it is 32-bit. > > > > | Kangaroo seems to have > > | battery and USB3. But, all the ports (HDMI, USB) are on "dock". > What's > > | the rationale behind the removable dock? Portability? But, you have > to > > | carry 2 pieces, now. > > > > Good question. There are no useful wired connections without the dock. > > The microUSB port is only for trickle-charging (it has a battery). There > > are interesting wireless capabilities and a MicroSD, so it can be a > > hotspot. > > > > There are promises of other docks with other I/O configurations Some > > where shown at CES this month. > > > > Summary: Kangaroo is a much better choice, especially for Linux folks, > > unless the size is an overriding issue. > > --- > > Talk Mailing List > > [email protected] > > https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk > --- > Talk Mailing List > [email protected] > https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk > -- ... *there is only one answer to ALL questions* ... ... *LOVE & RESPECT* .... nothing more, nothing less !!! * love and respect to all my friends .... Jim 8)*
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