Laptop Hardware 1.1 & 1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
A
No memory effect
But over the years, the battery diminishes and cant maintain the same charge
2
Q
What is SO-DIMM?
A
Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module
Very common for laptop and mobile devices.
3
Q
What is the physical size of laptop hard drives?
A
- Their form factor is 2.5 inches
Additional Info:
- SSD’s are 2.5 inches and therefore can be used in either Laptop or PC
- Laptops can also use M.2 SSD’s
- Standard hard drive size for PC’s is 3.5 inches
4
Q
What are the different LCD technologies?
A
TN (Twisted Nematic)
IPS (In Plane Switching)
VA (Vertical Alignment)
OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
5
Q
What is Twisted Nematic LCD?
A
- Original LCD tech.
- Fast response (good for gaming)
- Must look directly at it for good color
6
Q
What is IPS?
A
- In plane switching
- Has excellent colors
- More expensive that TN
7
Q
What is a VA LCD?
A
- Vertical Alignment
- Good middle ground of TN and IPS
- Good color, good response
8
Q
What is OLED?
A
- Organic compound that emits light when given an electric current
- Very light/thin display, doesn’t even need glass to protect it
- Higher cost than LCD
- Found on phones, tablets, smart watches
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