This laptop, manufactured by Panasonic, is the industry standard for harsh environments and rough handling
What is toughbook
100
This screw head type, commonly used by Apple, often to attach batteries, is characterized by a three point head
What is triwing
100
This type of RAM commonly used in laptops is approximately half the size of the equivalent desktop RAM memory modules
What is SODIMM (small outline dual inline memory module)
100
A device that allows one to connect a laptop to a monitor, keyboard, mouse and other peripherals through one port or expansion slot
What is a docking station
100
Another name for a ‘double spaced’ expansion slot on a laptop, now replaced by half sized PCExpress cards
What is PCCard or PCMCIA
200
This laptop project was designed to bring low cost, solar chargeable laptops to children in developing countries
What is OLPC (one laptop per child
200
This screw head type, often used in HP and Compaq devices, is also referred to as a star bit
What is torx
200
This computer monitor technology is characterized by a layer of color changing elements in front of a backlight
What is LCD
200
The plastic covering that protects the edges of the monitor on a laptop
What is a bezel
200
Replaced by higher speed USB connections, this technology was originally introduced by Apple
What is Firewire
300
A type of laptop characterized by a rotating screen and a stylus for directly writing on the screen
What is a tablet
300
A device used to check electrical continuity and voltages among other measurements
What is a multi-meter
300
A monitor technology that while more expensive provides for better laptop battery life and color saturation
What is LED
300
This battery technology is now considered obsolete, and was widely known for suffering from the memory effect, or ‘rubber banding’
What is NiCd
300
A mode in MS PowerPoint that allows one to view notes on a laptop screen while the slide show plays on a projector or monitor through the external video connection
What is presenter view or mode
400
This type of laptop has lost popularity due tablet devices, is characterized by small form factor, comparatively low processing power and longer battery life
What is a netbook
400
A key often found on laptops that allows users to access additional features
What is the Fn key
400
Also referred to as Superspeed USB
What is USB 3
400
This battery technology is currently the most common type found in laptops today, characterized by long lifespan and lack of the memory effect
What is LiOM
400
An emerging technology designed in tandem between Apple and Intel that promises external graphics devices and unified audio, video and data streams
What is thunderbolt
500
A category of superlight laptop known for long battery life and high price points
What is an ultrabook
500
A plastic tool designed to gently separate plastic and fragile sections of laptops and other devices
What is a spudger aka a guitar pick
500
This acronym refers to a section or part of a PC that can be replaced on site with basic tools and skill
What is FRU
500
The correct name for the electronic device inside a laptop power supply
What is a transformer or AC/DC converter
500
This shortcut brings up the Windows Mobility Center, a panel of commonly used settings handy for laptop users