Intel's CES Showcases: A Revolutionary New Form Factor
As Dimitri and HCK knck explored the various products showcased at this year's CES, they stumbled upon something that caught their attention. Intel had kept its announcements relatively low-key compared to previous years, as their key platform for 2017 had already launched. However, amidst the quieter showings, there was one little thing called the compute card that truly stood out.
Hidden inside the metal chassis of this device is a full PC integrated into a form factor that's not much bigger than a few credit cards. This computer card has been designed in a very different way than Intel's compute stick, but its intention is very much similar. The idea behind the compute card is to minimize the form factor of computers as we know them, making it easier and less costly for manufacturers to implement processing power within devices.
Intel took their seventh generation Ultra-efficient 6 Watt KBL Lake VPRO processor and paired it up with integrated memory modules and other local components to create a powerful yet fully integrated system. The compute card also features an internal heat sink that's cleverly hidden within the device, allowing for its incredible thinness. This means that manufacturers can seamlessly integrate the compute card into various devices, from fridges to Smart TVs to washing machines, without sacrificing any of their original design.
The primary intention behind Intel's compute card is to aid in the acceleration and acceptance of technology into everyday devices. By offering a near-complete system that can be inserted into compatible slots on virtually any product, manufacturers can easily upgrade those devices with the next generation of compute cards. This format is designed to become the standard for future iterations, making it easier and less expensive for companies to integrate processing power into their products.
One of the most notable features of the compute card is its new connector that runs alongside the standard USBC port. Intel has opened up this connector's specifications to partners in order to speed up adoption and ensure it doesn't become a proprietary format that no one uses. However, while calling the compute card the complete system is not entirely accurate, as it does require a few additional components to be functional.
Partners are already working on concepts like Concepts Incorporated, who don't expect the compute card to make its way into consumers' back pockets anytime soon. Nevertheless, this device gives us a glimpse of what the future holds for lifestyle devices and showcases Intel's innovative approach to expanding their product line.
In addition to the revolutionary new form factor, Intel was also showcasing their next generation KN products at the show. While they're not upgrading the Skull Canan system from previous generations, some versions will receive the upgrade with KBL L processors. These offerings will come equipped with Iris plus graphics and feature compatibility with HDMI 2.2, HDMI 1.4, and Thunderbolt 3.0 on higher-end models.
Furthermore, Intel has made a few design tweaks to their popular knock platform. They've added a new metal unibody frame to some of these products, moved the power buttons to the front, and implemented a customizable LED Halo on the Nu front. The slightly thicker versions will also feature Dual 2 and 1/2 inch SSD brackets for compatibility with Intel's Optane technology.
Overall, Intel's CES show has been a fascinating display of innovation and forward-thinking design. As we move into the future, it will be exciting to see how this revolutionary new form factor affects the world of computing and the devices that use it. With its potential to make technology more accessible and user-friendly, the compute card is certainly an exciting development in Intel's product line.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's up guys Dimitri here with HCK knck and in our search for some more unique products at CES rather than yet another boring RGB peripheral I think we found something really perfect Intel did not have many announcements at this year's CES because kbl Lake their key platform for 2017 had already launched but there was still some interesting things being shown one of those is this little thing called the compute card Believe It or Not hidden inside the metal chassis is a full PC integrated into the form factor that's not much bigger than a few credit cards so let's take a closer look right after this this show coverage is possible thanks to Nvidia gigabyte fantex and NC so the compute card has been designed in a very different way than Intel's compute stick but its intention is very much similar much like the Intel stick concept the compute card aims to minimize the form factor of computers as we know them to make uh implementation within devices much simpler and less costly in this case Intel uh took their seventh generation Ultra efficient 6 wat kbl Lake vpro processor processor paired it up with integrated memory modules and other local components to create a powerful yet fully integrated system the 5mm all metal chassi Subs in as an internal heat sink also but this incredible thinness means adding the compute C to everything from a fridge to Smart TVs to washing machines to Tiny all-in-one computers and setop boxes ensures the device remains as thin as possible Intel's intent for the compute card is to Aid the acceleration and acceptance of Technology into everything from household appliance es and uh connected devices basically it is meant to make the integration of processing power Easier by offering a near complete system that can simply be inserted into a compatible slot on virtually any product all that's needed is a breakout for various I/O uh buses like SATA for local storage and pcie for additional feature connectivity if that's required so think of this as a cartridge type plug-and play module which manufacturers can simply slide into their devices provided the necessary connection are in place it is also very easy to upgrade those devices with the next generation of compute cards since Intel intends for this to become the standard uh format as future iterations are introduced and one of the most important features is the new connector that runs alongside the standard USBC port and Intel is opening up this connector specifications to Partners in order to speed up the adoption and to ensure that it does not become yet another proprietary format that no one uses and while calling the compute card the complete system is not EX ly accurate since it needs a few additional components to be functional partners are already working on Concepts which Incorporated now don't expect the compute card to make its way directly into your back pocket anytime soon but it does give a talized glimpse of what the future will hold for a massive number of Lifestyle devices intel was also showing off their next Generation KN at the show while they're not upgrading the skull Canan system who just reviewed the other less expensive products are receiving the makeover with the kbl L processor processors there will be availability of i7 processors and Iris plus graphics on some with hdcp 2.2 and HDMI 1.4 along with Thunderbolt 3.0 on offerings with i5 and i7 processors and cool thing pricing has not been increased at all when compared to Sky KN visually not much has been updated on the N but Intel did add a new metal unibody frame uh moved the power buttons to the front and implemented a new customizable LED Halo on the Nu front there was still be extremely thin kns but the slightly thicker ones will have the Dual 2 and 1/2 in SSD brackets for compatibility with Intel's optane so there you have it a brand new Computing form factor from Intel and a revision to the popular knock platform it should be interesting to see what happens with the rest of the year but there is definitely some interesting things happening at Intel thanks again for watching and we'll see you in the next videowhat's up guys Dimitri here with HCK knck and in our search for some more unique products at CES rather than yet another boring RGB peripheral I think we found something really perfect Intel did not have many announcements at this year's CES because kbl Lake their key platform for 2017 had already launched but there was still some interesting things being shown one of those is this little thing called the compute card Believe It or Not hidden inside the metal chassis is a full PC integrated into the form factor that's not much bigger than a few credit cards so let's take a closer look right after this this show coverage is possible thanks to Nvidia gigabyte fantex and NC so the compute card has been designed in a very different way than Intel's compute stick but its intention is very much similar much like the Intel stick concept the compute card aims to minimize the form factor of computers as we know them to make uh implementation within devices much simpler and less costly in this case Intel uh took their seventh generation Ultra efficient 6 wat kbl Lake vpro processor processor paired it up with integrated memory modules and other local components to create a powerful yet fully integrated system the 5mm all metal chassi Subs in as an internal heat sink also but this incredible thinness means adding the compute C to everything from a fridge to Smart TVs to washing machines to Tiny all-in-one computers and setop boxes ensures the device remains as thin as possible Intel's intent for the compute card is to Aid the acceleration and acceptance of Technology into everything from household appliance es and uh connected devices basically it is meant to make the integration of processing power Easier by offering a near complete system that can simply be inserted into a compatible slot on virtually any product all that's needed is a breakout for various I/O uh buses like SATA for local storage and pcie for additional feature connectivity if that's required so think of this as a cartridge type plug-and play module which manufacturers can simply slide into their devices provided the necessary connection are in place it is also very easy to upgrade those devices with the next generation of compute cards since Intel intends for this to become the standard uh format as future iterations are introduced and one of the most important features is the new connector that runs alongside the standard USBC port and Intel is opening up this connector specifications to Partners in order to speed up the adoption and to ensure that it does not become yet another proprietary format that no one uses and while calling the compute card the complete system is not EX ly accurate since it needs a few additional components to be functional partners are already working on Concepts which Incorporated now don't expect the compute card to make its way directly into your back pocket anytime soon but it does give a talized glimpse of what the future will hold for a massive number of Lifestyle devices intel was also showing off their next Generation KN at the show while they're not upgrading the skull Canan system who just reviewed the other less expensive products are receiving the makeover with the kbl L processor processors there will be availability of i7 processors and Iris plus graphics on some with hdcp 2.2 and HDMI 1.4 along with Thunderbolt 3.0 on offerings with i5 and i7 processors and cool thing pricing has not been increased at all when compared to Sky KN visually not much has been updated on the N but Intel did add a new metal unibody frame uh moved the power buttons to the front and implemented a new customizable LED Halo on the Nu front there was still be extremely thin kns but the slightly thicker ones will have the Dual 2 and 1/2 in SSD brackets for compatibility with Intel's optane so there you have it a brand new Computing form factor from Intel and a revision to the popular knock platform it should be interesting to see what happens with the rest of the year but there is definitely some interesting things happening at Intel thanks again for watching and we'll see you in the next video\n"
