abarbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 http://www.ebuyer.com/blog/2015/04/computer-on-a-stick-from-google/?event=cct&mp=13&mid=10511&tuid=581817&utm_source=2015-04-13&utm_medium=campaign_email&utm_campaign=B2C_%28Monday%29_Openers_FS Set to launch sometime this year in the UK, the Compute Stick is priced at $149 (£100) with Windows 8, or $89 (£60) if you prefer Linux. Only mentioned this as this is the first time I have seen a pc with linux offered cheaper than a pc with Windows. Seems like a cheap way to surf the web for folks who only want to do that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webb Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Very nice but I think it's going to need at least 2 USB ports for keyboard and mouse. I'd buy one just for an easy way to learn Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I seen that awhile back and I was also very much surprised but it makes sense really since the window's licensing fee and such. Here is where I seen it: http://gizmodo.com/googles-chromebit-turns-any-tv-into-a-chrome-pc-for-und-1694793903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Very nice but I think it's going to need at least 2 USB ports for keyboard and mouse. I'd buy one just for an easy way to learn Linux. Well wireless keyboard/mouse combos are fairly cheap and you can even get a set for $20. Since they only use one dongle, that would work fine. Also, you could easily get a small usb hub for more ports if you want a wired set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webb Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Yes, I had to get a hub for my notebook because it only has 2 USB ports. Those addons add up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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