Gr 12 1.1 – HARDWARE Flashcards
Convergence
Trend whereby separate technologies and functions from
multiple devices are combined into a single multi-purpose
device.
Core
A single complete working CPU circuit – relevant because
modern chips are ‘multi-core’ and contain more than one
‘core’ in a single physical CPU ‘chip’.
Ebook
Eletronic version of a book, read by using an e-reader or
other e-book software.
Ereader
Single-purpose device designed to allow you to read e-books
(and have a portable library of e-books).
Laptop
A complete computer in a case that includes a screen,
keyboard, pointing device, WiFi and a battery to power the
device when away from a fixed power source.
Netbook
A low-power, low-spec version of a laptop (i.e with a small
screen, and less RAM, storage and processing power)
designed for very basic computer tasks such as web
browsing and e-mail (hence the name netbook). Largely
discontinued, replaced by tablets.
Power users
Users who need high end computer specifications for their
job or special interest. They may also need specific hardware
related to the task, and will typically use most of the
advanced functions of the software they use.
Smartphone
Basically a mobile phone/computer with an operating
system, but only as large an ‘ordinary’ cellphone. It can run
apps (programs) and has sensors built into the hardware
(e.g. GPS, accelerometers, camera) to extend its usefulness
as a multi-purpose device.
Smart watch
A watch that offers additional computing power/sensors as
well and can interface with your smartphone/tablet/computer.
SOHO
An acronym for Small Office Home Office, used to describe
smaller business organisations and to differentiate them
from large corporations.
Tablet
A larger (7” and up) version of a smartphone, runs the same
OS and has all the same technologies (except the ability to
be used as a phone); with the added advantage of a larger
screen area for greater productivity.
