mapesdhs :
Overall, I don't see the attraction over a normal HTPC, and in time TVs
are going to become more than quick enough to run generl apps. Wouldn't
surprise me if the next move with TVs is to integrate a small PC inside
them somehow, assuming TV makers see a market for it.
I think the draw is supposed to be the portability and low price of this. It's pretty cheap to carry when traveling and any HDMI display can become a PC in a pinch. I think it might be a decent tool for network admins who need to bounce around an office. Possibly even a thin client for office use.
However, as others have said, at the least you need a keyboard and mouse to use this, so it's still not a "PC in your pocket." Then again, a compute stick + small wireless mouse and keyboard would be as portable as an ultrabook for $200 total. Not a bad alternative for a really low budget.
Personally, I'd rather get something like a Switch or Transformer Book for $300. That way you've got something that can be used without need of an exterior display and has much better wireless. And with Miracast, WiDi, and a $5 mini HDMI cable, you can still connect to any HDMI display.
StarBound :
I'm curious as to the light gaming this can deliver.
This thing has nearly identical specs to my Acer Switch 10, assuming it doesn't suffer from CPU thermal throttling. I don't try anything too demanding on my Switch, but Baldur's Gate Enhanced and C&C Gold run fine.