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23 Cards in this Set
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CardBus
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A PCMCIA specification that improved on the earlier PC Card standards. It improves I/O speed, increases the bus width to 32 bits, and supports lower-voltage PC Cards, while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier standards.
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credit card memory
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A type of memory used on older notebooks that could upgrade existing memory by way of a specialized memory slot.
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DC controller
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A card inside a notebook that converts voltage to CPU voltage. Some notebook manufacturers consider the card to be an FRU.
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docking station
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A device that receives a notebook computer and provides additional secondary storage and easy connection to peripheral devices.
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ExpressCard
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The latest PCMCIA standard for notebook I/O cards that uses the PCI Express and USB 2.0 data transfer standards. Two types of Express-Cards are ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide).
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folder redirection
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A Windows XP feature that allows a user to point to a folder that can be on the local PC or somewhere on the network, and its location can be transparent to the user.
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hardware profiles
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A set of hardware configuration information that Windows keeps in the registry. Windows can maintain more than one hardware profile for the same PC.
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laptop computer
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another term for a notebook.
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MicroDIMM
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A type of memory module used on sub-notebooks that has 144 pins and uses a 64-bit data path.
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Mini PCI
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The PCI industry standard for desktop computer expansion cards, applied to a much smaller form factor for notebook expansion cards.
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Notebook
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A portable computer that is designed for travel and mobility. Notebooks use the same technology as desktop PCs, with modifications for conserving voltage, taking up less space, and operating while on the move. Also called a laptop computer.
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PC Card
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A credit-card-sized adapter card that can be slid into a slot in the side of many notebook computers
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and is used by modems, network cards, and other devices. Also called PCMCIA Card.
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PC Card slot
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An expansion slot on a notebook computer, into which a PC Card is inserted. Also called a PCMCIA Card slot.
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PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card
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Another term for a PC Card.
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PCMCIA slot
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Another term for a PC Card Slot.
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PDA (personal digital assistant)
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A small, handheld computer that has its own operating system and applications
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port replicator
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A device designed to connect to a notebook computer in order to make it easy to connect the notebook to peripheral devices.
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shared memory
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When the video system does not have dedicated video memory, but is using regular RAM instead. A system with shared memory generally costs less than having dedicated video memory. Also called video sharing.
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SO-DIMM (small outline DIMM)
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A type of memory module used in notebook computers that uses DIMM technology and can have either 72 pins or 144 pins.
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SO-RIMM (small outline RIMM)
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A 160-pin memory module used in notebooks that uses Rambus technology
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synchronization
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The process by which files and programs are transferred between PDAs and PCs.
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video sharing
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Another term for shared memory.
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