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audio input
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processing sound into a computer
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biometrics
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a technique or device that examines a fingerprint, voice pattern , or iris of the eye
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digital camera
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a camera that takes and stores photographs as a digital file
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expansion slot
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opening on the motherboard where an expansion board, also called an adaptorcard, can be inserted
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fire wire
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also known as IEEE1394 andIEEE1394b transfers rates of up to 400 Mbps can connect up to 63 external devices
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inkjet printer
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a type of printer that uses a nonimpact proces. ink is squirted from nozzles as they pass over the media
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input
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data or instuction wich must be entered into the computer and then stored temporarily.
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key board
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common input device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into a computeer
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laser priter
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a printer that uses images to create the same technoligyas copier machines
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modem
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communications hardware device that facilitates the transmition of data
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monitor
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the display device on a computer includes the sceen and its electronical housing components
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mouse
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a pointing device thats more effective as an alternative to a key board
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output
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data that has been processed into usefull info
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plug- and - play
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technoligy that allows hardware to be attached to a computer so that it is automatically configured by the operating sytem
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pointing device
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like a mouse or a track ball allows users to select objects on the screen
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port
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an interface to wich a pripheral device attaches or communicates with the system unit
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printer
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a device that produces a paper or hard copy of the processing results
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scanner
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an input device that can change images into codes for input into the computer
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trackball
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a pointing device that works like a mouseturned upside down, the ball is on tgop of the device
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universal serial bus (usb)
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standard for computer ports that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 million bites per secound
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