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Laptops

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

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Single inline memory module

Computer; Laptops

Single inline memory modules are mostly found in older computers and, unlike DIMM, both sides of module contain redundant contacts. SIMMs contain 30 or 72 pins, comprised of a 9-bit of 32-bit data ...

SRAM

Computer; Laptops

Static Random Access Memory is the improved larger and faster counterpart of DRAM; SRAM does not need to be periodically refreshed for data and information retainment.

WXGA

Computer; Laptops

Acronym that stands for wide extended graphics array; this screen resolution is measured to be 1152 x 768, with a aspect ratio of 1.50x, or 1280 x 768 with an aspect ration of 1.66x, or 1280 x 800 ...

WXGA+

Computer; Laptops

Wide extended graphics array, plus; this screen resolution has a 1.60x aspect ratio, measuring 1440 x 900 and is classified as 'wide".

XGA

Computer; Laptops

Acronym that stands for extended graphics array, a screen resolution that is measured to be 1024 x 768 and holding an aspect ratio of 1.33x, which is considered standard.

Dual inline memory module

Computer; Laptops

A type of memory storage prominently used in laptops; comprised of a series of RAM (random access memory) circuits with both sides of module containing different electrical contacts, DIMMs hold a ...

Network interface card

Computer; Laptops

Also known as NIC, this device allows laptop user to connect to a network.

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