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| Desktop / Tower | The computer has an enclosure intended for desktop applications. | ||
| Computer Terminal | A terminal 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 included. 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 | Laptop / notebook computers are portable or have notebook construction. These computers often have integral displays and keyboards that are of folding construction. | ||
| Rack Mount | The computer can be mounted in a rack enclosure. | ||
| PDA | Short for personal digital assistant, a PDA is 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 can also incorporate handwriting recognition features. Some PDAs react to voice input by using voice recognition technologies. PDAs are available in either a stylus or keyboard version. | ||
| Point of Sale | 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. | ||
| Tablet | Tablet PCs are types 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 stylus and record the movement on the LCD screen. The effect is like writing on paper with liquid ink. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary categories. | ||
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| Display Size: | The minimum display size needed for an application. | ||
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| Operating System | |||
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| Apple® | The computer includes an Apple/Mac operating system. | ||
| EPOC | EPOC is an operating system from Psion PLC, designed specifically for mobile, ROM-based computing devices. EPOC16 is a 16-bit version and EPOC32 is the 32-bit that supports preemptive multitasking. EPOC is competing with Windows® CE in the growing PDA market. | ||
| Google® | The computer includes a Google® operating system. | ||
| Microsoft® | The computer includes a Windows® operating system. | ||
| Linux | The computer includes the Linux operating system. | ||
| UNIX | The computer or workstation includes the UNIX operating system. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted or proprietary operating systems. | ||
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| Processor | |||
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| AMD® | Processor manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | ||
| Intel® | Processor manufactured by Intel Corporation. | ||
| VIA | Processor manufactured by VIA Technologies Inc. | ||
| 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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| RAM: | RAM (random access memory) is the main memory of the computer. | ||
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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:
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| IDE Disks Capacity: | The maximum storage capacity of the IDE disks present. Integrated drive electronics (IDE) describes a type of hard disk controller circuitry. | ||
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| EMI / RFI Shielded | The computer is shielded against electromagnetic interference or radio frequency interference. | ||
| Handheld / Portable | A portable computer is a computer small enough to carry. Portable computers include notebook and sub-notebook 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 handheld computers are those that are specifically designed to provide personal information manager (PIM) functions, such as a calendar and address book. | ||
| 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. | ||
| RAID Controller | The computer has support (controller) for RAID (random array of independent disks). | ||
| Ruggedized | The computer is designed to work in extreme environments. | ||
| Panel Mount | The computer has a flange for mounting to a panel. The flange can have mounting holes or mounting studs. | ||
| Touch Screen | The screen is touch-sensitive, allowing for data input using fingertips or special pens. | ||
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