"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)
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)
by Shalroth May 13, 2005
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.
by Shalroth May 13, 2005
High speed serial interface defined by Apple Computer in 1994. FireWire is a trademark; the interface may be referred to as IEE1394 withut paying royalties to Apple. FireWire allows the attachment of up to 63 devices to a single controller and allows for hub or daisy-chain topolgies. It was designed as a next-generation replacement for SCSI and is used to connect cameras, AV equipment, hard drives and optical drives to computer equipment.
FireWire can operat at 100,200,400 and 800 Megabits per second and there are 4, 6 and 8 pin variants on the physical connectors.
Sony have their own branding for FireWire - they refer to it as i.Link
FireWire can operat at 100,200,400 and 800 Megabits per second and there are 4, 6 and 8 pin variants on the physical connectors.
Sony have their own branding for FireWire - they refer to it as i.Link
by Shalroth May 16, 2005
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.
by Shalroth May 13, 2005
The first popular PDA from Apple Computer. Early versions of the newton were slow and had poor handwriting recognition, but later revisions were very useful devices.
Newton was for a while a catch-all term to describe any PDA, in the same way as palmpilot and the british use of Hoover to describe any vacuum cleaner.
Newton was for a while a catch-all term to describe any PDA, in the same way as palmpilot and the british use of Hoover to describe any vacuum cleaner.
by Shalroth May 13, 2005
System Can't See It. interface designed for attaching high speed devices such as Raster Image Processors, Printers, Hard discs and scanners, but invariably involves spending twice as much as you intended and blowing out your logic board.
by Shalroth May 21, 2005
A laptop computer that does not dissipate heat terribly well, causing discomfort in the lap or crotch of the user.
by Shalroth May 15, 2005