Laptop Glossary: M
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MB (Megabyte):A unit used to measure the storage capacity of a hard drive, diskette or RAM. One megabyte is equal to just over 1 million bytes.
Memory (RAM): RAM are the chips where the computers store system software, programs, and data you are currently using. Other kinds of computer memory you may encounter are parameter RAM (PRAM), video RAM (VRAM), and static RAM (SRAM).
Modem (MODulator / DEModulator): A device that allows a computer to communicate over telephone lines. A modem converts the digital information on the computer into analogue tones that can be transmitted over telephone lines. A modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone lines. Computer information is stored digitally, whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves. A modem converts between these two forms. Most modern modems are fax modems, which means that they can send and receive faxes.
56k Capable Modem: The 56k modem is currently the state of the art connection to the Internet via standard phone lines. However, due to FCC regulations and phone line "noise" or interference, 56kbps connections are not possible yet. Common maximum connections speeds with a 56k modem are approximately 48k.
Motherboard: The main circuit board of the computer. Other components are directly attached to it.
Multiple Cells: A battery pack consists of multiple high-capacity battery cells inside. These high-quality NiCad, NiMH, and LiON cells are used to guarantee maximum capacity and service life.
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