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 and ‘multi-core’ and contain more that one ‘core’ in a single physical CPU ‘chip’
E-book
Electronic version of a book, read by using an E-reader or other e-book software
E-reader
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 designed for very basic computer tasks such as web browsing and e-mail. Largely discontinued, replaced by tablets
Power users
Users who need highend 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 as an ‘ordinary’ cellphone. It can run apps (programs) and has sensors built into the hardware (eg. GPS, accelerometers, cameras) to extend its usefulness as a multi-purpose device
Smartwatch
A watch that offers additional computing power/ sensors as well and can interface with your smartphone / tablet / computer
SOHO
Small Office Home Office, used to describe smaller business organizations and no differentiate them from large corporation
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 large screen area for greater productivity
