Chapter 11: Essential Peripherals

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2.1

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2 stereo speakers and a subwoofer.

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5.1

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4 satellite speakers plus 1 center speaker and a subwoofer.

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Bar code reader

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Tool used to reveal UPC (universal product codes).

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BD-R (recordable)

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Blu-ray disc format that enables writing to blank disks one time only.

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BD-RE (rewritable)

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Blu-ray disc format that enables writing and rewriting to blank disks.

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BD-ROM (read only)

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Blu-ray disc that can only be read.

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Biometric device

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Hardware used to support authentication by scanning various human body parts.

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BD (Blu-ray disc)

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Optical disc format that stores 25 GB (single) or 50 GB (double) of data.

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Camcorder

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Device used to record video and audio. Modern models record with flash media.

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Card reader

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Device capable of reading several types of flash media.

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CDFS (CD file system)

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File structure, rules and conventions used to organize and store data on CDs.

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CD quality

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Audio quality with a sample rate of 44.4 KHz and a bitrate of 128 bits.

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CD-R (cd recordable)

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Compact disc format that enables writing to blank disks one time only.

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CD-RW (cd rewritable)

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Compact disc format that enables multiple reads/writes like a hard drive.

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CD-ROM

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Compact disc that can only be read.

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Codec

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Compressor/decompressor. Software that compresses/decompresses media streams.

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CD (compact disc)

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Designed to replace vinyl records, became the primary method for long-term storage of music and data.

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CF (compact flash)

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Flash media format using a simplified PC card bus.

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Digital camera

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Camera that simulates film technology electronically.

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DVD (digital versatile disc)

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Optical disc format that provides 4-17 GB of video or data storage.

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Digitizer

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Input device that enables users to paint or draw with a PC. AKA pen tablet.

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DVD-ROM

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DVD disc that can only be read.

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DVD-RW/DVD+RW

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Incompatible rewritable DVD media formats.

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Firewire

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Serial bus developed by TI and Apple. Enables connection of 63 daisy-chained devices.

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Full-speed USB

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USB standard that runs at 12 Mbps. AKA USB 1.1.

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Gamepad

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Input device for video games.

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Hi-speed USB

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USB standard that runs at 480 Mbps. AKA USB 2.0.

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Joystick

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Input device for video games. Originally intended as a multipurpose input device.

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IEEE 1394a

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Firewire standard that runs at 400 Mbps.

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IEEE 1394b

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Firewire standard that runs at 800 Mbps.

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Keyboard

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Input device that may use PS/2 (mini-DIN), USB or wireless connections.

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KVM switch (keyboard, video, mouse)

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Hardware that enables multiple computers to be viewed and controlled by a single keyboard, video and mouse.

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Low-speed USB

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USB standard that runs at 1.5 Mbps. AKA USB 1.1.

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MicroSD (micro secure digital)

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Smallest form factor of the SD flash memory standard. Often used in mobile devices.

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Microphone

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Input device for recording audio.

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MiniSD (mini secure digital)

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Medium sized form factor of the SD flash memory standard.

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Mouse

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Input device used to manipulate an onscreen cursor.

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MP3

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Short for MPEG Audio Layer 3. Used to compress high quality audio files with minimal loss of quality.

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MIDI (musical instrument digital interface)

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Small and efficient files consisting of a set of instructions to play music as opposed to actual recordings. Sounds like sh*t.

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Optical mouse

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Pointing device that uses light to determine movement.

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SD (secure digital)

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Popular format for flash media cards.

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Set-top box

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A device that adds internet streaming and recording to a standard television.

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Smart card reader

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Security device used to scan a microchip. Such as an ID badge.

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Smart TV

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A television with network capabilities. For use with streaming audio and video.

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S/PDIF (sony/philips digital interface)

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Audio port.

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Superspeed USB

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USB standard that runs at speeds up to 5 Gbps. AKA USB 3.0.

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Superspeed USB 10 Gbps

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USB standard that runs at speeds up to 10 Gbps. AKA USB 3.1.

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Thunderbolt

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Connector used to connect peripherals.

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Touch screen

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A monitor with a sensing device that detects the location and duration of contact with a finger or stylus.

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Touchpad

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A flat, touch sensitive pad that serves as a pointing device.

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TV tuner

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Add-on device that allows television viewing on a PC.

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UPC (universal product code)

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Bar code used to track inventory.

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USB host controller

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Integrated circuit built into the chipset and controls every USB device.

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USB hub

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Device that extends a single USB connection to 2 or more USB ports.

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USB root hub

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Part of the host controller that make the physical connection to the USB ports.

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USB thumb drive

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Flash memory device that uses a standard USB connection.

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WAV

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Sound file format that uses PCM (pulse code modulation) which results in a large file size.

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Webcam

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PC camera used for internet video.

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xD-picture card

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(Extreme Digital). Very small flash media card format.