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The ASUS VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC Announced

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31 August 2016 — ASUS today announced the ASUS VivoStick, a pocket-sized PC that turns any HDMI display or TV into a Windows PC or smart TV for work or play. VivoStick is powered by an Intel Atom processor with 2GB RAM, and has 32GB of onboard storage space. It delivers fast and responsive performance and is plug-and-play-ready without the need for complicated setup.

Despite its compact size, it has 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port and an audio jack, plus an internal cooling fan to guard against overheating. ASUS VivoStick is an affordable and space-saving PC that is ideal for the home or office.

 

VivoStick

Elegant design with Zen-inspired elements

The fountain pen-inspired VivoStick features smooth, elegant lines and an understated high-sheen luster coat. Its power button and HDMI cap sports the classic Zen-inspired spun-metal-effect finish. Its slim and compact design measures just 135 x 36 x 16.5mm to save precious desktop space; and it can be mounted on the back of a display thanks to its extension cable and VivoStick Holder.

Wireless home entertainment

Users can cast content to larger screen with ASUS HyStream, this app lets them mirror or stream Full HD movies, videos, or photos stored on their Android or iOS smartphones, tablets, or PCs to a HDMI-enabled TV in any home theater setup.

Users can control the ASUS VivoStick via their mobile phones or tablets with the ASUS VivoRemote app. This app gives users a wireless keyboard and mouse feature, one-click shortcuts to Home or the Windows start menu, as well as media playback and volume control. In addition, VivoRemote Center provides a mobile-like experience by grouping frequently-used apps in a single folder; users can also create categorized folders and shortcuts to open files or execute commands.

The ASUS VivoStick gives users the full PC experience anywhere in the home, allowing them to get work done, stream HD videos, or catch up with family and friends via social media apps on their TV. Xbox One support even allows users to access their console with VivoStick.

ASUS VivoStick can also be plugged into a projector for presentations or movies. In addition, users can bring VivoStick instead of their laptops when going on vacation; they can hook it up to their hotel room TV to watch videos on YouTube, Netflix or Amazon Prime.

For business or commercial use

ASUS VivoStick is ideal for individuals who are always on the go, or as a low-maintenance and cost-effective solution for a fleet of computers for business, commercial, and educational use. VivoStick can be used as a thin-client platform for call centers, computer labs in schools, or small businesses. The firmware-based Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) safeguards internal data structures against real-world threats.

Touchscreen support makes the VivoStick PC an attractive proposition as a cost-effect self-service guest computing kiosk in airports, hotels, malls, and tourist attractions. It works as a dedicated single-purpose point-of-sale (POS) machine at checkout counters, retail stores, fast food chains, and restaurants. It can serve as a digital signage solution for in-store displays, outdoor sign boards, or even outfield scoreboards.

To guard against theft when used in public places, an eyelet notch lets users secure the ASUS VivoStick to a monitor or display, with a buzzer sounding if it is removed.

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ASUS VivoStick Availability & Pricing

Launch Price = RM699 / ~US$175
Warranty = 1 Year
Availability = Now

 

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Our First Look At The STOM PC Stick

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On the 12th of April 2016, STOM was born out of a collaboration between Thunder Match Technology, Intel and Microsoft. One of the two debut devices they launched was the STOM PC Stick.

STOM PC Stick

Techies will immediately recognise the STOM PC Stick for what it is – their version of the Intel Compute Stick, manufactured by ECS.

The STOM PC Stick is powered by the same quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor used by the STOM Spectrum i100 2-in-1 laptop, and runs on Microsoft Windows 10. It also comes with 2 GB of DDR3L memory and 32 GB of eMMC flash storage.

If you are worried about expansion or connectivity, the STOM PC Stick comes with two USB 2.0 slots (one standard port, and one micro port). It even connects to wireless devices using WiFi (802.11b/g/n) or Bluetooth. Once you plug it into a HDMI display, it runs like the STOM Spectrum i100.

In other words, you are pretty much carrying the computing power of the STOM Spectrum i100 laptop in your pocket!

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Close Look At The STOM PC Stick

During the launch event, we had the opportunity to check out the STOM PC Stick up close. Take a look at the video we recorded.

 

Early Bird Offer

The STOM PC Stick will retail for RM 599 / ~US$ 149, with one-year local warranty for parts and labour at 51 service centers nationwide. As an early bird offer, the first 500 units will be sold at just RM 399 / ~US$ 100.

It is available immediately at all Thunder Match Technology (TMT) stores nationwide, as well as the Microsoft Online Store at Lazada, and the TMT Online Store.

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Where There Is STOM, There Is Thunder

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That was how Adrian Yu, Managing Director of Thunder Match Technology put it, when he explained how they came up with the name for their new brand of digital devices.

STOM Is Born

As Malaysia’s largest IT chain store, it was just a matter of time before Thunder Match Technology (TMT) came up with their own brand of digital devices. In this video, Adrian Yu details how TMT rose from a small retail store to 93 branches all over the country, leading to the creation of STOM with help from Intel and Microsoft.


Bruce Howe (General Manager of Consumer Channel Group, Microsoft Malaysia), as well as Sameer Tupaki (Head of Marketing Intel, Malaysia and Singapore), were both at hand to witness the culmination of their collaboration with Thunder Match Technology (TMT).

The New Devices

During the big reveal, STOM launched not one, but two, new mobile devices. The first is the STOM Spectrum i100 2-in-1 laptop. The second, the STOM PC Stick – their version of the Intel Compute Stick. Needless to say, they are both powered by Intel processors running on Microsoft Windows 10.

In this video, Ronald Cheong (Head of Business Unit Manager, Thunder Match Technology) briefs us on the key features of the STOM Spectrum i100 and PC Stick. Check it out!

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Early Bird Offers

Both devices are available immediately at all Thunder Match Technology (TMT) stores nationwide, as well as the Microsoft Online Store at Lazada, and the TMT Online Store.

The STOM Spectrum i100 will retail for RM 1,099 / ~US$ 275, but TMT will offer the first 500 units at just RM 999 / ~US$ 250.

The STOM PC Stick will retail for RM 599 / ~US$ 149, but TMT will offer the first 500 units at just RM 399 / ~US$ 100.

Both devices will come with one-year local warranty for parts and labour at 51 service centers nationwide.

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