ASUS Announces VivoStick

Pocket-sized PC powered by an Intel Atom
processor turns any HDMI display into a Windows PC, or any TV into a smart TV
for work or play

 

Singapore (12th April, 2016)
— ASUS
today announced 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. VivoStick is an affordable and space-saving PC that is
ideal for the home or office.

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 the
exclusive bundled VivoStick Holder and extension cable.

Users can
cast content to larger screen with ASUS HyStream[1], 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
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.

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. 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®.

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 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
VivoStick to a monitor or display, with a buzzer sounding if it is removed.