Intel sent Legit Reviews an early pre-production sample of the Intel Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 to test out. The Linux version has some hardware differences that we will talk about in a bit. Then in June there will be an Intel Compute Stick version running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Linux) coming for around $110 that will be sold under part number STCK1A8LFC. The first version will be sold under part number STCK1A32WFC and it will be running Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit) for around $149.99 when it launches later this month. Intel will be shipping two versions of the Compute Stick.

Intel Compute Stick – STCK1A32WFC – $149.99 Plus Shipping.Intel Compute Stick – STCK1A8KKL – $109.99 Plus Shipping.For this reason Intel is shipping the Compute Stick as a full computer with memory, storage, connectivity and even the Operating System (OS) installed and ready to go out of the box. Intel is admittedly not going after power users with the the Compute Stick, but rather everyday consumers that need a cost effective way to browse the web, stream videos, Skype with others, play basic games and check e-mail.

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