Last Thursday, we wrote a news story about Archos launching a PC stick with Windows 10 late next month. Now another PC stick device has emerged from Japan’s Mouse Computer, the MS-NH1, packing Windows 8.1 Pro, 64 GB of internal storage, and a steep price of $322. There’s also a cheaper version with 32 GB of space, Windows 8.1 with Bing, and a price tag of $160.
The specifications show that the MS-NH1 consists of a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F SoC, 2 GB of RAM, a full-size USB 2.0 port, a microSD card reader for expanded storage, Wireless N, and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. The device also has an HDMI connector that plugs into any monitor or HDTV that supports HDMI input.
Does this setup seem familiar? It’s basically what the Archos PC Stick offers: the same Intel Atom Z3735F SoC, 2 GB of RAM, Wireless N, and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. Even more, both PC sticks mirror the Intel ComputeStick hardware set, save for the protective casing. The 64 GB Mouse Computer model comes in white unless you’re opting for the 32 GB model, which ships in black.
The Mouse Computer MS-NH1 is shorter than a pencil and doesn’t take up the large amounts of space that desktops require. That means customers can use this device in the living room, in the bedroom, and even in a hotel room on business trips. Simply unplug the device from the HDMI port and slip it into your pocket.
Do you really need a PC Stick? Based on the hardware, it would be good for browsing the internet, checking email, streaming video, and listening to music. The USB 2.0 is perfect for connecting a mouse or a keyboard and possibly even a tablet or smartphone that can be used as keyboards. The 64 GB model with Windows 8.1 Pro seems ideal for the professional, while the cheaper 32 GB model should be ideal for the average consumer.
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