Understanding Computers: Today and TomorrowGive your students a classic, well-rounded introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its readability and breadth of topics covered, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our technocentric society. This 11th Edition offers exciting new features and updates to make its content more approachable and meaningful to students. |
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... PC discussed next ) surpassed monthly sales of desktop PCs for the first time in May 2005 , according to the research firm Current Analysis . Two types of portable PCs that are about the size of a stan- dard paper notebook or ruled tablet ...
... PC discussed next ) surpassed monthly sales of desktop PCs for the first time in May 2005 , according to the research firm Current Analysis . Two types of portable PCs that are about the size of a stan- dard paper notebook or ruled tablet ...
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... PC , and the keyboard and touch pad are on the inside bottom half , as shown in Figure 1-15 . Tablet PCs can use either a slate or a convertible tablet PC design . Slate tablets include what looks like just the top half of a notebook PC ...
... PC , and the keyboard and touch pad are on the inside bottom half , as shown in Figure 1-15 . Tablet PCs can use either a slate or a convertible tablet PC design . Slate tablets include what looks like just the top half of a notebook PC ...
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... tablet PC , and just pen input is used . Although similar in capabilities to their desk- top cousins , notebook computers and tablet PCs tend to cost more , have smaller screens , and use denser keyboard arrangements ( if a keyboard ...
... tablet PC , and just pen input is used . Although similar in capabilities to their desk- top cousins , notebook computers and tablet PCs tend to cost more , have smaller screens , and use denser keyboard arrangements ( if a keyboard ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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