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Compaq Concerto, the Glossary

The Compaq Concerto was a detachable laptop computer made by Compaq, introduced in 1993.^[1]

23 relations: Compaq, Compaq tc1000, Context menu, Cursor (user interface), Docking station, Double-click, Handwriting recognition, Hertz, I486, Laptop, Microsoft Windows, Modem, MS-DOS, Operating system, PCMCIA, Point and click, Tablet computer, Tooltip, Video Graphics Array, Wacom, Windows 3.1, Wireless, 2-in-1 laptop.
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Compaq

Compaq Computer Corporation (sometimes abbreviated to CQ prior to the 2007 rebranding) was an American information technology company founded in 1982 that developed, sold, and supported computers and related products and services.

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Compaq tc1000

The TC1000 is a 10.4" laplet designed by Compaq, before it was purchased by HP. Compaq Concerto and Compaq tc1000 are compaq laptops.

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A context menu (also called contextual, shortcut, and pop up or pop-up menu) is a menu in a graphical user interface (GUI) that appears upon user interaction, such as a right-click mouse operation.

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Cursor (user interface)

In human–computer interaction, a cursor is an indicator used to show the current position on a computer monitor or other display device that will respond to input.

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Docking station

In computing, a docking station or port replicator (hub) or dock provides a simplified way to plug-in a mobile device, such as connect common peripherals to a laptop, or charge a smartphone.

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Double-click

A double-click is the act of pressing a computer mouse button twice quickly without moving the mouse.

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Handwriting recognition

Handwriting recognition (HWR), also known as handwritten text recognition (HTR), is the ability of a computer to receive and interpret intelligible handwritten input from sources such as paper documents, photographs, touch-screens and other devices.

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Hertz

The hertz (symbol: Hz) is the unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one event (or cycle) per second.

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I486

The Intel 486, officially named i486 and also known as 80486, is a microprocessor.

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Laptop

A laptop computer or notebook computer, also known as a laptop or notebook, is a small, portable personal computer (PC).

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Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a product line of proprietary graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Microsoft.

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Modem

A modulator-demodulator or most commonly referred to as modem is a computer hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio.

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MS-DOS

MS-DOS (acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System, also known as Microsoft DOS) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft.

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Operating system

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

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PCMCIA

The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) was an industry consortium of computer hardware manufacturers from 1989 to 2009.

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Point and click

Point and click are one of the actions of a computer user moving a pointer to a certain location on a screen (pointing) and then pressing a button on a mouse or other pointing device (click).

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Tablet computer

A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package.

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The tooltip, also known as infotip or hint, is a common graphical user interface (GUI) element in which, when hovering over a screen element or component, a text box displays information about that element, such as a description of a button's function, what an abbreviation stands for, or the exact absolute time stamp over a relative time ("… ago").

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Video Graphics Array

Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a video display controller and accompanying de facto graphics standard, first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers in 1987, which became ubiquitous in the IBM PC compatible industry within three years.

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Wacom

is a Japanese company headquartered in Kazo, Saitama, Japan, that specializes in manufacturing graphics tablets and related products.

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Windows 3.1

Windows 3.1 is a major release of Microsoft Windows.

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Wireless

Wireless communication (or just wireless, when the context allows) is the transfer of information (telecommunication) between two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor, optical fiber or other continuous guided medium for the transfer.

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2-in-1 laptop

A 2-in-1 laptop, also known as 2-in-1 PC, 2-in-1 tablet, laplet, tabtop, laptop tablet, or simply 2-in-1, is a portable computer that has features of both tablets and laptops. Compaq Concerto and 2-in-1 laptop are 2-in-1 PCs.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Concerto