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Unit 6: Hardware notes

Contents
Objectives
Introduction
6.1 Macintosh versus Windows
6.2 Connections
6.2.1 Integrated Drive Electronics (IDEs)
6.2.2 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
6.2.3 Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (EIDEs)
6.2.4 Analogue Telephone Adapter (ATA)
6.2.5 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
6.2.6 FireWire
6.3 Storage Devices
6.3.1 Random Access Memory (RAM)
6.3.2 Read-only Memory (ROM)
6.3.3 Floppy and Hard Disks
6.3.4 Zip, Jaz, SyQuest and Optical Storage Devices
6.3.5 Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
6.3.6 CD-ROM
6.3.7 CD-ROM Players
6.3.8 CD Recorders
6.3.9 Videodisc Players
6.4 Input Devices
6.4.1 Classification of Input Devices
6.5 Output Devices
6.5.1 Audio Devices
6.5.2 Amplifiers and Speakers
6.5.3 Monitors
6.5.4 Video Device
6.5.5 Projectors
6.5.6 Printers
6.6 Summary
6.7 Keywords
6.8 Review Questions
6.9 Further Reading

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