34 definitions by Shalroth

Brick

A large and heavy cellular phone. Usually one that is several years old.

"He's still using a nokia 5110! I used to have one of those bricks."

by Shalroth May 15, 2005

3g

"Third Generation", the new cellular networks based on packet-switched always on packet radio services. Includes UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone Service) and WCDMA (Wideband Circuit Division Multiple Access).

Advantages to 3G over older cellular networks include the ability to make live video calls, download music tracks and video clips, and access the internet at speeds approaching domestic broadband connections (Typically ~350Kbps)

"My new 3G phone is a bit of a brick but it does video calls"

by Shalroth May 13, 2005

palmpilot

Originally a specific type of handheld computer from US Robotics, for a while Palmpilot was used as a catch-all term to describe any Personal Digital Assistant. Similar to the british use of Hoover to describe any vacuum cleaner.

"I need a new palmpilot, I dropped my old one the other day and the screen cracked"

by Shalroth May 13, 2005

pizza box

A syle of chassis for a Personal Computer. So called because they are usually similar dimensions to a cardboard Pizza box from a take-away restaurant. Pizza Boxes are slimline in comparison to regular full-size PCs.

The Mega ST was the same as a regular Atari S computer except for the Pizza Box form-factor

by Shalroth May 15, 2005

ephies

Shorthand for a pill containing primarily ephedrine. Used for weight loss and as an alternative to caffeine for stimulation

"I got a hundred ephies last week for twenty quid"

by Shalroth May 13, 2005

Japlish

Badly and often hilariously translated text, usually Japanese in origin (but not exclusively), usually seen on grey import electronic goods. Not to be confused with "Engrish" which is poorly constructed english using japanese linguistics.

"To avoid the erase of recording, please to break the tab in corer of tape is desirable"

by Shalroth May 13, 2005

mangina

A term used to describe the anus of a gay man which has seen a little too much action. Often slightly prolapsed, and sometimes vaguely resembling labia.

"Steve wsaid he was a virgin but he had a proper mangina"

by Shalroth May 13, 2005