Intel To End Compute Cards, A Modular Computing Idea

From PC Mag: Intel is giving up on Compute Cards. The credit card-sized, near complete PCs are getting phased out for other plans, the chipmaker said.

"We continue to believe modular computing is a market where there are many opportunities for innovation," Intel said in a statement on Friday. "However, as we look at the best way to address this opportunity, we've made the decision that we will not develop new Compute Card products moving forward."

Intel announced Compute Cards back in 2017 as a way to tap into the smart devices market. Although small and thin, the products contained most elements of a full computer —including the CPU, memory, storage and wireless connectivity— for prices starting around $150 to over $500.

However, the Compute Cards weren't meant to work alone, but to power other hardware, such as smart refrigerators, security cameras, and kiosks. All you had to do was simply slot the Compute Card into the compatible device. In the event you'd like to upgrade the hardware's computing, you could easily swap the card out for a different model.

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