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PXS Distribution has signed a deal with Modecom to distribute its PC on a stick (dubbed FreePC) in the UK.]
PXS is also distributing the VR One virtual reality headset, which is priced at around £130.
The PC on a stick is equipped with a quad-core processor Intel Atom Bay Trail-CR Z3735F with 2GB of RAM and integrated Intel HD graphics. It runs off Microsoft Windows 8.1, features Bluetooth 4.0 and is priced at £129.99.
Like other PCs on a stick, the USB-sized device can turn a TV or monitor into a big screen PC by connecting to the HDMI slot.
It has an Internal flash disc capacity of 16GB, and this internal storage can be increased by using the built-in micro SD card reader with support up to 32GB micro SDHC.
Here are the specifications for the FreePC on a stick:
• OS: Windows 8.1
• Microsoft® Office 365™ Personal – Free one month trial
• OneDrive: 10.000 GB cloud storage
• CPU: Intel Atom Bay Trail-CR Z3735F Quad Core
• Graphics: Intel HD graphics
• Display: supports up to Full HD 1080p
• RAM: 2GB DDR3L-RS
• Storage : 16GB eMMC
• MicroSDHC: up to 64GB
• Ports:
1 x mini USB 2.0
1 x micro USB 2.0
1 x micro USB 2.0 (power)
• Wireless: WiFi
• Bluetooth: 4.0 Low Energy
• Power 5V /2A
• Dimensions x 3.8 x 1 cm
Accessories: adapter, USB cable (power/OTG), manual
.@PXSDistribution stand at @SynaxonUK conference interesting. It's now distributing VR smartphone goggles in the UK. pic.twitter.com/PrEfzkT9ji
— PCR Magazine (@pcr_online) June 18, 2015
