OVERVIEW: Rombica WinStick V01 - USB flash drive instead of a desktop PC

In place of the bulky system computers came blocks that fit in the palm while powerful enough to cope with any daily tasks. Today, in our review of one of these devices.

The Russian market is filled with Chinese microcomputer devices vvezonnymi illegally and fairly expensive devices from Acer and other major brands: or overpayment for the label, or any guarantees.

As it turned out, there are other brands that provide official warranty, service and technical support, producing some interesting devices. Rombica It refers precisely to this.

Today we look at one of the most interesting devices produced by this company Singapore: microcomputer in flash format called Rombica WinStick V01.

Scope of supply and appearance

In a neat box, decorated in Russian, hiding the computer itself, collapsible Charger adapter for Russian sockets, HDMI adapter "Mom-Mom" to connect the extension cable, and instruction warranty card. Everything is stored in a neat plastic tray.

Paper and leave until the components alone. But a closer look at the computer itself. Outwardly, it resembles a metal USB flash drive the size of two matchboxes, only instead of a USB output had HDMI. The upper and lower surfaces are covered with engraved bands required for heat dissipation.

On the right edge WinStick V01 full-length has USB connector (5 gives current / 1A), a supply port microUSB (supported only by charging; 5 / 2A) and the power button.

On the left edge are foldable antenna Wi-Fi, microSD slot and another microUSB, but as data ports, with support for OTG function. It can be used to connect peripherals through an appropriate adapter. As an experiment, it was connected to the hub 3 port (mouse, keyboard, printer), and LAN-connector. speed does not hit, but the system proved to be quite usable.

Characteristics

Performance

Heart Rombica WinStick V01 - SoC platform Intel Baytrail-T Z3735F, already familiar to many of our readers. Not long ago, it was the basis of a huge number of micro and mini computers, tablets and other devices running on Windows. Despite belonging to the previous generation, this processor is well suited to perform the bulk of the household tasks.

When fully loaded housing temperature reaches 50 degrees, the CPU temperature - 80 degrees. But no more. Engraved "ribs" perfectly serve as a radiator. However, during prolonged operation of the device in an enclosed space (in the cabinet, in the recess for TV) would be worth to check the temperature and possibly to arrange at least a current of air.

Graphic subsystem corresponds to the processor and fully disclose their potential. Thanks to this Full HD video is playing even at 60 frames per second without any slowdown. Strictly speaking, where they come from, if the kernel is built hardware support for decoding Full HD and 4K?

Memory represented by a single module DDR3L 2GB. Expand it or can not replace the module. Unfortunately, this is the amount of memory enough butt. Google Chrome starts to unload from memory pages are already at 10-15 tabs with a minimal number of extensions connected, but to the eye it is almost imperceptible. You can simultaneously watch streaming video, edit a document and keep in the background of a pair of messengers.

As a non-volatile memory used eMMC module 32 GB are available for user 28.4 GB. It is a slow type of memory, if you compare its performance with SSD or the latest developments used in flagship smartphones. CrystalDiskMark test showed that the data is read at a speed of 132 MB / sec, and recorded at a speed of 54 MB / sec.

Available storage capacity is increased by the fact that Windows - the license. This means that it is applied in OneDrive. Also, you can increase the memory flash card microSD / microSDHX sizes up to 128 GB capacity. The slot is able to work with high-speed cards.

Total capacity is enough for comfortable work with office documents, even in the presence of bulky macros, surf the Web, communication in any messengers (Skype in the background is stable) and watching movies in the most popular formats, including H.264 and H.265. and you can play if you wish: World Of Tanks and Heroes of Might and Magic V work perfectly.

Advantages and disadvantages

dignity

• Convenient form factor that allows the use Rombica WinStick V01 as a portable workstation with its own environment or as a set-top box for those who rarely use the computer.
• The successful design of the case - in contrast to most competitors, to reduce the frequency of the processor and overheating, do not get it.
• Sufficient for most household tasks performance.

disadvantages

• Yet sufficiently perceptible heat.
• The processor of the previous generation. Only supports 2 GB of RAM, has the most powerful graphics core.
• Only 2 GB of memory - in some applications, it may be felt a lack of RAM.

Rombica WinStick V01 - the perfect device for the home. Especially if it is not used as the main computer, and as an additional device for the living room. Besides the cost of the gadget - only 10 000 - making it one of the most affordable devices c Windows 10 on the Russian market.