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   Computer Category       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   PC
 
     Personal Computers.
 
   Macintosh®
 
     Apple Macintosh® Computers.
 
   Alpha Systems
 
     Digital Equipment Corporation developed Alpha Computers. It is a 64-bit RISC architecture. The Alpha project in Digital began in mid-1989, with the goal of providing a high-performance migration path for VAX customers.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary categories.
 
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   Mounting, Form Factor       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Handheld / Portable
 
     A portable computer is a computer small enough to carry. Portable computers include notebook and subnotebook computers, handheld computers, palmtops, and PDAs. A handheld computer is a portable computer that is small enough to be held in one's hand. Although extremely convenient to carry, handheld computers have not replaced notebook computers because of their small keyboards and screens. The most popular hand-held computers are those that are specifically designed to provide Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions, such as a calendar and address book.
 
   Desktop / Stand Alone / Tower
 
     The computer has an enclosure intended for desktop applications.
 
   Panel Mount
 
     The computer has a flange for mounting to a panel. The flange can have mounting holes or mounting studs.
 
   Rack Mount
 
     The computer can be mounted in a rack enclosure.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary configuration.
 
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   Computer Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Supercomputer
 
     Supercomputers are the fastest types of computers. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. For example, weather forecasting requires a supercomputer. Other uses of supercomputers include animated graphics, fluid dynamic calculations, nuclear energy research, and petroleum exploration.

The chief difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that a supercomputer channels all its power into executing a few programs as fast as possible, whereas a mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently.
 
   Mainframe
 
     A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users simultaneously. In the hierarchy that starts with a simple microprocessor (in watches, for example) at the bottom and moves to supercomputers at the top, mainframes are just below supercomputers. In some ways, mainframes are more powerful than supercomputers because they support more simultaneous programs. But supercomputers can execute a single program faster than a mainframe. The distinction between small mainframes and minicomputers is vague, depending really on how the manufacturer wants to market its machines.
 
   Minicomputer
 
     A midsize computer. In size and power, minicomputers lie between workstations and mainframes. In the past decade, the distinction between large minicomputers and small mainframes has blurred, however, as has the distinction between small minicomputers and workstations. But in general, a minicomputer is a multiprocessing system capable of supporting from 4 to about 200 users simultaneously.
 
   Workstation
 
     A type of computer used for engineering applications (such as CAD/CAM), desktop publishing, software development, and other types of applications that require a moderate amount of computing power and relatively high quality graphics capabilities.  In terms of computing power, workstations lie between personal computers and minicomputers, although the line is fuzzy on both ends. High-end personal computers are equivalent to low-end workstations. And high-end workstations are equivalent to minicomputers. In networking, workstation refers to any computer connected to a local-area network. It could be a workstation or a personal computer.
 
   Thin Client / Dumb Terminal
 
     A thin client is a low-cost, centrally managed computer devoid of CD-ROM players, diskette drives, and expansion slots. The term derives from the fact that small computers in networks tend to be clients and not servers. Since the idea is to limit the capabilities of these computers to only essential applications, they tend to be purchased and remain "thin" in terms of the client applications they include. The term "server-based computing" is being used as a synonym for "thin client" because most thin clients today are powered by back-end centralized servers that are capable of serving either fat or thin clients.
 
   Laptop / Notebook
 
     The computer is portable or has notebook construction. These computers often have integral displays and keyboards or are of folding construction.
 
   Tablet PC
 
     Tablet PCs are type of notebook computers that have an LCD screen on which the user can write using a special-purpose pen, or stylus. The handwriting is digitized and can be converted to standard text through handwriting recognition, or it can remain as handwritten text. Tablet PCs also typically have a keyboard and/or a mouse for input. The tablet PC relies on digital ink technology, where a digitizer is laid under or over an LCD screen to create an electromagnetic field that can capture the movement of the special-purpose pen and record the movement on the LCD screen. The effect is like writing on paper with liquid ink.
 
   PDA
 
     Short for Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax, Internet and networking features. A typical PDA can function as a cellular phone, fax sender, Web browser and personal organizer. PDAs also can incorporate handwriting recognition features. Some PDAs can also react to voice input by using voice recognition technologies. PDAs are available in either a stylus or keyboard version.
 
   Pocket PC
 
     Pocket PCs are advanced PDAs.  In general, they have low-power processors (available up to 400Mhz), brilliant transflective color screens, wireless communication features, nearly endless add-on options, and the powerful Pocket PC operating system from Microsoft. All pocket PCs have one or more expansion slots for added memory and other.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary computer types.
 
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   Applications       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Industrial Applications
 
     An industrial computer is similar to a personal computer (PC), but is intended for use on a factory floor or in other harsh environments. Industrial computers are intended for use on factory floors or in other harsh environments. Unlike office computers, these systems are designed to withstand shock, vibration, humidity, EMI, RFI, dust, mist, and splash. Industrial computers are available in many configurations with a variety of CPUs, displays, and I/O interfaces.
 
   Personal / Office Computer
 
     A small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user. All are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU on one chip. Businesses use personal computers for word processing, accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications.
 
   Kiosks / POS
 
     Point of sale (POS) systems are used for sale processing and inventory tracking.  Examples include electronic cash registers, computerized checkout systems and self-serve kiosks.
 
   Engineering / Graphics
 
     Computers used in engineering design (CAD, EDA, etc.), or in graphics design. 
 
   Networking
 
     Computers used in network systems in the role of clients, servers, dumb client, think clients, etc.
 
   Medical / Imaging
 
     Computers used in imaging systems or in imaging design. Medical facilities worldwide rely workstations to process MRI and CT data for faster and more accurate diagnostics.
 
   Defense / Military
 
     Computers used in military or defense applications.
 
   Data Collection Terminal
 
     Data collection terminals are typically portable or handheld devices for inputting, reading, and/or logging data.  They frequently have barcode and wireless data transmission capability.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized applications.
 
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   Display Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   No Display
 
     The computer has no visual display.
 
   Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT)
 
     In Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) displays, an electron beam moves back and forth across the back of a screen lighting up phosphor dots on the inside of the tube. The phosphor dots combine to create the image on the front of the screen. CRTs are better than flat panel displays for people who need to work with multiple or very high (1600 x 1200 or higher) resolutions.
 
   Flat Panel Display (FPD)
 
     Flat panel displays are very thin displays, commonly used for portable computers. Technologies used for flat panel displays include, but are not limited to, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and gas plasma.

Liquid Crystal Display
The most common type of flat panel displays use LCD technologies. In LCD displays, an electric current passes through a liquid crystal solution that is trapped between two sheets of polarizing material. The crystals align themselves so that light cannot pass through, producing an image on the screen. LCD displays can be monochrome or color. Color displays can be passive matrix or active matrix.

Passive matrix displays use a grid of horizontal and vertical wires with an LCD element at each intersection. Examples of passive matrix technology are Dual Scan Super-Twisted Nematic (DSTN), Color Super-Twisted Nematic (CSTN), High-Performance Addressing (HPA), Fast Response Super-Twisted Nematic (FRSTN), and Plasma Addressed Liquid Crystal (PALC) displays.

In active matrix displays, each pixel has a transistor that is directly switched on or off, improving response times. The most common type of active matrix display is Thin Film Transistor (TFT).

Gas Plasma
These active matrix displays consist of an array of pixels each consisting of three subpixels (red, blue, and green). Gas in the plasma state reacts with the subpixels to display the appropriate color. Plasma displays are backlit and produce bright, crisp images.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary displays.
 
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Processor




   Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Intel386TM Family
 
     General Specs of the 386 Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 32-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 24-bit and 32-bit (DX series)
  • Maximum Memory: 16 MB and 4 GB (DX Series)

 
   Intel486TM Family
 
     General Specs of the 486 Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 32-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 32-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 4 GB

 
   Intel® Pentium®
 
     General Specs of the Pentium Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Maximum Addressable Memory: 4 GB
  • CPU Clock Speed from 60 or 66 MHz scalable up to 200MHz

 
   Intel® Pentium® II
 
     General Specs of the Pentium II Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 36-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 64 GB

 
   Intel® Pentium® III
 
     General Specs of the Pentium III Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 36-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 64 GB
  • Utilizes Intel's 0.18 micron manufacturing process
  • High clock speed: over 1 GHz

 
   Intel® Pentium® III XeonTM
 
     General Specs of the Pentium III Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 36-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 64 GB
  • Utilizes Intel's 0.18 micron manufacturing process
  • High clock speed: over 1 GHz

 
   Intel® XeonTM
 
     This processor is a more powerful processor than it earlier version, the Intel Pentium III Xeon processor. It is designed specifically for multi-threaded applications and multi-tasking environments.
 
   Intel® Pentium® 4
 
     The Intel Pentium 4 processor is based on the new Intel NetBursttrademark: TM micro-architecture.  A powerful processor that is available at speeds over 2 GHz.
 
   Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott
 
     Version of the Pentium 4 processor, designed to run office and home entertainment software faster. Prescott contains more than twice as many transistors in a smaller area than the previous chip.
 
   Intel® Pentium® 5
 
     The Intel Pentium 5 processor.
 
   Intel® Coretrademark: TM 2 Duo
 
     Intel microprocessor based on the Intel Core microarchitechture.
 
   Intelregistered: ® Coretrademark: TM 2 Quad
 
     Intel microprocessor based on the Intel Core microarchitechture. This processor has four execution cores.
 
   Quad-Core Intelregistered: ® Xeonregistered: ®
 
     Intel microprocessor based on the Intel Xeon Core architecture. This processor has four execution cores.
 
   Intel® Pentium® M
 
     An Intel® microprocessor specially design for mobile systems.
 
   Intel® Centrinoregistered: ® Duo
 
     Intel microprocessor based on the Intel Core microarchitechture, especially designed for mobile applications.
 
   Intel® XScaleTM Technology
 
     Processors designed to optimize low power consumption and high performance processing for a wide range of wireless and networking applications and rich services. This technology includes the Intel PCA and the Intel PXA family of processors
 
   Intel® Celeron®
 
     General Specs of the Celeron Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 36-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 64 GB

 
   Intel® Itanium®
 
     An Intel® processor.
 
   Intel® Itanium® 2
 
     The Intel® Itanium® 2 processor is uniquely architected for demanding enterprise and technical applications. This is the second generation of Intel Itanium Processors, designed fro dual processor (DP) and Multiprocessor (MP) servers and workstations.
 
   AMD Athlon
 
     General Specs of the AMD Athlon Family:

  • X86 Architecture
  • On chip full speed cache: 384 KB
  • System Bus Speed: 200 MHz
  • Floating Point Pipelines: 3
  • Processor Bus Speed: 200 MHz

 
   AMD DuronTM
 
     General Specs of the AMD Duron Family:

  • X86 Architecture
  • Seventh Generation Processor
  • On chip full speed cache: 192 KB (Level L1 + Level L2)
  • Floating Point Pipelines: 3
  • System Bus Speed: 200 MHz

 
   AMD OpteronTM
 
     An AMD Processor.
 
   AMD Semprontrademark: TM
 
     AMD processor.
 
   AMD Turiontrademark: TM 64
 
     AMD processor designed for mobile devices.
 
   AMD Turiontrademark: TM 64 X2 Dual-Core
 
     Dual core AMD processor designed for mobile devices.
 
   AMD-K6®
 
     General Specs of the AMD K6 Family (AMD K6-III, AMD K6-2):

  • X86 Compatibility
  • MMX Technology
  • On chip full speed cache: 2368 KB
  • System Bus Speed: 200 MHz
  • Floating Point Pipelines: 3
  • 3DNow! Technology

 
   VIA Cyrix® III
 
     General specs for the Cyrix III Family:

  • High Clock Speed (500 MHz - 600 MHz)
  • L1 Cache: 128 KB
  • 3DNow! and MMX Technology
  • Low Power Dissipation

 
   VIA Cyrix® MIITM
 
     General Specs for the Cyrix MII Family:

  • L1 Cache: 64 KB
  • L2 Cache: 384 KB
  • Data Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Address Bus Width: 32-bit
  • MMX Technology

 
   VIA C3TM
 
     General Specs for the Cyrix MII Family:

  • L1 Cache: 64 KB
  • L2 Cache: 384 KB
  • Data Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Address Bus Width: 32-bit
  • MMX Technology

 
   AMD GeodeTM GX1
 
     General Specs for the Geode GX1 Series:

  • Low Power Consumption
  • Speed up to 300 MHz
  • Supports Intel's® MMX instruction set extension for fast multimedia applications
  • PCI Host Controller

 
   AMD GeodeTM GX2
 
     General Specs for the Geode GX1 Series:

  • Low Power Consumption
  • Speed up to 300 MHz
  • Supports Intel's® MMX instruction set extension for fast multimedia applications
  • PCI Host Controller

 
   AMD GeodeTM GXLV
 
     General Specs for the Geode GXLV Series:

  • Low Power Consumption
  • 32-Bit (x86) Processor
  • Speed up to 266 MHz
  • Supports Intel's® MMX instruction set extension for fast multimedia applications
  • PCI Host Controller

 
   AMD GeodeTM GXM
 
     General Specs for the Geode GXM Series:

  • Fully integrated 2D graphics
  • 64-Bit SDRAM Controller
  • PCI Bus Controller
  • Low Power
  • Max Speed: 266 MHz
  • MMX Support

 
   HP PA-RISC
 
     General Specs for the Hewlett Packard - Precision Architecture of the Reduced Instruction Set Computer (HP PA-RISC) Family:

  • Internal Register Size: 32-bit
  • Data I/O Bus Width: 64-bit
  • Memory Address Bus Width: 36-bit
  • Maximum Memory: 64 GB

 
   HP Alpha Series
 
     Originally any one of the fast RISC microprocessors developed by Digital Electronics Corporation, now part of the Compaq Computer Corporation. Generally refers to the family of microprocessors used to power Compaq Alpha server systems.
 
   IBM Power NPtrademark: TM
 
     Processor developed by IBM®. The NP series of processors are programmable network processor optimized for packet processing at high speed.
 
   Motorola 680 Family
 
     This is the first member of the Motorola family of 16- and 32-bit microprocessors. Actually it is a 32-bit architecture internally, but 16-bit externally with a 24-bit address bus. It is used in early SUN workstations, Macintoshes and other systems.
 
   Motorola 68HC11
 
     General Specs of the Motorola 68HC11 Family:

  • The M68HC11 CPU
  • On board RAM, ROM, and EEPROM
  • 38 general purpose I/O pins
  • 16-bit Timer System
  • An 8-channel 8-bit A/D
  • Serial (RS232) communications at various baud rates
  • SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communications

 
   Motorola M*CORE
 
     A CPU developed by Motorola®.
 
   Motorola PowerPCTM
 
     Motorola PowerPCTM is a RISC (Reduce Instruction Set Computer) microprocessor designed to meet the standard set by the PowerPC Alliance (Motorola, IBM, and Apple Computer). The PowerPC standard specifies a 32-bit and 64-bit bus and support for 32 floating point registers. The PowerPC processor is used to power notebooks, desktop computers, workstations, servers, as well as high-end telecommunication networks.
 
   Motorola DragonBallTM
 
     A CPU developed by Motorola.
 
   Transmeta CrusoeTM
 
     A processor developed by the Transmeta Corporation.
 
   Transmeta EfficeonTM
 
     A processor developed by the Transmeta Corporation.
 
   Samsung Processor
 
     A microprocessor developed by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. that is used in mobile and handheld systems. It has embedded support for PacketVideo Technology®.
 
   Texas Instruments OMAPTM 311 (ARM)
 
     A CPU developed by Texas Instruments mainly used for handheld computers.
 
   UltraSparc® Family (UltraSparc®-II)
 
     General Specs for the SUN® Microsystems UltraSparcTM Family:

  • Full 64-bit implementation of SPARC V9 architecture
  • Built-in MP support (glueless 4-way and up to 64-way)
  • Performance Scalability (frequency range: 250-480 MHz; L2 cache support: 256 KB-16 MB)
  • Multiple SRAM modes (variable speed L2 cache)

 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary configuration.
 
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   Speed:
 
     CPU speed refers to the speed at which the CPU operates internally. It is calculated by multiplying the memory bus speed by the multiplier of the processor, or Processor Speed = Memory Speed x Multiplier. The multiplier is different for each processor. For instance, for a Pentium II 350 the multiplier is 3.5, and for a Pentium II 450 the multiplier is 4.5.
 
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   Number of Processors
 
     The number of processors carried by the computer.
 
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Memory




   RAM:
 
     RAM (Random Access Memory) is the main memory of the computer.
 
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   Flash Memory (RAM):
 
     A type of RAM that can electronically hold memory even when the power is off.
 
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   Cache Memory (L1 & L2)
 
     The cache contains the data that is accessed most often between the CPU and memory. Cache memory accounts for a small amount of high speed RAM and is the memory that the processor most often utilizes. The cache runs almost as fast as the processor. There are two types of cache:

  • L1 - Also called the internal cache because it is directly built into the processor. It is part of the processor die (raw chip).
  • L2 - Also called external cache because it is external to the processor chip.

 
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Storage




   IDE Disks Capacity:
 
     The maximum storage capacity of the IDE disks present.  Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) describes a hard disk controller circuitry.
 
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   SCSI Disks Capacity:
 
     The maximum storage capacity of the IDE disks. Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a system level interface that can support many physical units.
 
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   CompactFlash® Capacity
 
     CompactFlashregistered: ® are mass storage devices first introduced in 1994 that provide complete PCMCIA functionality and compatibility. CompactFlash devices are solid-state products (they contain no moving parts) that provide greater protection for data integrity than the conventional magnetic disk drives.
 
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   Other Drive Options:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
 
     The computer has a disk drive that is designed to accept 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disks.
 
   CD-ROM
 
     Drives that can only read CD-ROM  (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory) disks. These drives cannot write, or record, to any type disk.
 
   CD-R (WORM)
 
     CD-R (Compact-Disk Recordable) drive is a type of disk drive that can create CD-ROMs and audio CDs.  The CD-R drive is a WORM (Write-once, read many) type of device. It uses a special recordable CR-ROM disk that, once recorded, can be played back or read in any standard CD-ROM drive.
 
   CD-RW
 
     CD-RW (Compact Disk-Rewritable) drives are devices can write and erase rewritable CR-RW disks.
 
   DVD
 
     Digital Versatile Disk (DVD).
 
   CD-RW/DVD
 
     A combination of CR and DVD.
 
   Magneto-Optical (MO)
 
     Magneto-optical (MO) is a removable storage technology with high performance, capacity, rewritability, reliability and ease of use. MO disk technology has a rewrite cycle of more than one million times. Compare this with other optical technology offering a rewrite cycle of around 1,000 times.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary drives.
 
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General Features




           
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   Integrated Fax
 
     The computer has embedded fax capabilities.
 
   Ruggedized
 
     The computer is designed to work in extreme environments.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary features.
 
   EMI / RFI Shielding
 
     The computer is shielded against electromagnetic interference or radio frequency interference.
 
   Meets NEMA 4/4X Enclosure Standards
 
     These computers are suitable for harsh environments.

NEMA 4
Constructed for indoor or outdoor use. Provides a degree of protection against contact with enclosed equipment, falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Undamaged by external formation of ice on enclosure.

NEMA 4X
Constructed for indoor or outdoor use. Provides a degree of protection against contact with enclosed equipment, falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, and corrosion. Undamaged by external formation of ice on enclosure.
 
   Integrated BluetoothTM Technology
 
     The device has integrated Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is a  short-range radio technology aimed at simplifying communications among Internet devices and between devices and the Internet. It also aims to simplify data synchronization between Internet devices and other computers.  Products with Bluetooth technology must be qualified and pass interoperability testing by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group prior to release. Bluetooth's founding members include Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba.
 
   Integrated Wireless LAN
 
     The device has integrated WLAN technology.
 
   Integrated Wi-Fi® Technology
 
     The computer has Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) standards capabilities and is meant to be used generically when referring of any type of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, dual-band, etc. The term is promulgated by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Any products tested and approved as "Wi-Fi Certified" (a registered trademark) by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certified as interoperable with each other, even if they are from different manufacturers. A user with a "Wi-Fi Certified" product can use any brand of access point with any other brand of client hardware that also is certified. Typically, however, any Wi-Fi product using the same radio frequency (for example, 2.4GHz for 802.11b or 11g, 5GHz for 802.11a) will work with any other, even if not "Wi-Fi Certified."
 
   Lock or Lockable Door for Security
 
     Computer has a lock or lockable door for security.
 
   PC Compatible
 
     The computer (handheld, portable, PDA, etc.) is compatible with a PC, so data can be shared between them.
 
   MAC Compatible
 
     The computer (handheld, portable, PDA, etc.) is compatible with a MAC computer, so data can be shared between them.
 
   MP3 Playback
 
     The computer can play MP3 music files. MP3 is the file extension for MPEG, audio layer 3. Layer 3 is one of three coding schemes (layer 1, layer 2 and layer 3) for the compression of audio signals. Layer 3 uses perceptual audio coding and psychoacoustic compression to remove all superfluous information (more specifically, the redundant and irrelevant parts of a sound signal. What the human ear doesn't hear anyway). It also adds a Modified Discrete Cosine Transform (MDCT) that implements a filter bank, increasing the frequency resolution 18 times higher than that of layer 2. The result in real terms is layer 3 shrinks the original sound data from a CD - with a bit rate of 1411.2 kilobits per one second of stereo music - by a factor of 12 (down to 112-128kbps) without sacrificing sound quality.  Bit rate denotes the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume.
 
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