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Laptops

A personal portable computer that is small enough to use on one's lap.

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Lid latch

Computer; Laptops

The segment of a laptop that consists of a spring latch which fastens the laptop's cover to its base.

Clock signal

Computer; Laptops

A fundamental type of signal that fluctuates between high and low to synchronise various circuits.

Double data rate

Computer; Laptops

The ability to send and receive computer signals twice in one clock cycle by transferring data on both the high and low segments of a clock cycle.

Frame rate

Computer; Laptops

Calculates how many images (frames) are displayed per second

Vertical refresh rate

Computer; Laptops

Measured in hertz, this rate refers to the number of vertical cycles that occur per second.

CFL

Computer; Laptops

Compact fluorescent lamp that lasts longer than incandescent light bulbs and needs to be plugged into smaller light device.

Compact fluorescent lamp

Computer; Laptops

Also noted as "CFL," this is a type of longer-lasting fluorescent lamp that connects to a smaller light device.

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