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Comptia A +: Portable Computing

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1. Feature pen-based interface - integrated wireless networking and no optical drives - typically weigh 4 pounds






2. Currently the most common mobile PC battery - immune to battery memory - last twice as long as Ni-MH - but have a shorter lifespan






3. 16-bit - 5-volt cards that can have up to two distinct functions






4. Tablets that completely do away with the keyboard






5. The comparison of the screen width to the screen height






6. Using infrared light to transmit data between devices (IrDA)






7. Personal digital assistants






8. Combine the power of the portable PC with the writing benefits of the PDA






9. Plugs into a single port on the portable computer - offering common ports such as serial - parallel - USB - network and PS/2






10. Provides specialized drivers necessary for a card to perform its function






11. Second generation of mobile PC batteries - less susceptible to battery memory and last longer between charges






12. Tiny handheld portable computing device that holds address book - music - etc. - Now replaced completely by smartphones






13. Matte and high gloss






14. Cooperation among the hardware - BIOS and the OS to reduce power use






15. A joystick the size of a pencil eraser - situated in the center of the keyboard






16. A technology in which the video card is capable of borrowing RAM from the system






17. Device drivers that support the PC Card socket






18. 32-bit - 3.3-volt cards that can have up to eight distinct functions






19. 16-bit and CardBus






20. Similar to a port replicator - but has extra features such as DVD drive or PC Card slot (often uses a proprietary connection)






21. A special pen used for writing on a screen






22. Can be plugged in without powering down the system






23. First generation of mobile PC batteries - tend to develop battery memory if not discharged completely before recharging and are highly toxic






24. Most popular removable storage medium for portable computing devices






25. Feature ultimate mobility - excellent battery life - no optical drives and limited SSD or HDD storage - typically weigh 2 to 3 pounds






26. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association






27. 54mm and 34mm






28. Establishes standards involving portable computers - specifically expansion cards






29. Feature everything on a desktop - typically weigh 8 to 12 pounds






30. Type I - Type II and Type III






31. Credit-card sized devices that enhance and extend the functions of a portable PC






32. Tablets that include a fold away keyboard






33. An adaptation of the standard PCI bus developed specifically for integrated communications peripherals such as modems and network adapters






34. Modern replacement for IrDA






35. Currently dominates the PC Card landscape






36. High-performance serial version of the PC Card - has begun to replace the PC Card






37. Most common of PC Cards






38. A flat - touch-sensitive pad just in front of the keyboard






39. 3.3mm - 5.0mm and 10.5mm






40. Feature almost everything on a desktop - typically weigh 4 to 7 pounds