Terminology

Fingerprint Reader

On average, for the upper middle-class notebooks already provided this functionality. Where to function as one of the securities that are primarily used when logged on. This is in lieu of that usually only by typing the name and password only.

PC Card

Expansion card which is usually used in notebooks, so that the notebook has new functions, such as WLAN, Bluetooth, Sound, and the others. PC Card is divided into three types. Type I, Type II and Type III. The difference in shape between the three, only the thickness is at the level of each card. Type I which has a thickness of 3.3 mm is usually used as a memory card. Type II with a thickness of 5 mm is usually used for devices that function as I / O, such as modems, LAN, and others. For Type III, with a thickness of 10.5 mm is usually used for devices such as micro drives.

TFT LCD

The use of technology thin-film transistors on Liquid Crystal Display. Use this screen also terrmasuk part of the so-called active matrix LCD. In addition to the notebook screen, can be found also on the projector, LCD monitors and even started in the year 2004 also replaces CRT in television.

WXGA

Standard view display with a resolution of 1280x768 pixels. In contrast to XGA (Extended Graphics Array) which has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels, or in other words have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Will display the wide XGA display with a 16:9 ratio (wide screen). Their use is more suitable for a wide screen presentation or watching a wide screen movie format. Also useful when working on a spreadsheet. And more comfortable, according to the human eye viewpoint.

BrightView

One feature that is usually located in the shape of the LCD monitor settings. This feature allows the display color contrast becomes sharper and clearer. Each notebook manufacturer has its own term for a similar facility.

Touchpad

Is an input device commonly used in laptop computers. Function as a cursor on the monitor drivers, through the stimulation of the finger movement that touched the touchpad. With this function touchpad is also used as a substitute for the mouse. From the size, usually has a size different, but usually not more than 50 cm ².

Touchscreen

Input devices are a tool used in touch-screen notebook. In the notebook is often referred to as a tablet PC.

SO-DIMM

Stands for Small Outline DIMM, a smaller version of the standard DIMM is usually used in notebook computers. Where, SO-DIMM has a size of 72 pin to 32-bit interface, and 144 pins for 64-bit interface.

PCMCIA

Short for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization consisting of more than 500 companies, which has developed a standard for components of small berukur. Approximately normal credit card and called PC Card. Where to use the majority of notebook computers.