Compaq Computer Notebooks Key Terms

Learn some key terms to help you select the best Compaq computer notebook

By Meredith Fagioli

If you are looking to upgrade the computers for your company, you should have some background knowledge to decipher what each type of computer has to offer. It can be confusing to look at computer jargon and figure out what it is the words really mean. If you are thinking that Compaq computer notebooks might be the right choice for your business and your employees, here are a few computer notebook key terms to get you up and running.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a plug-like part on the Compaq notebook that allows you to plug in a peripheral device, such as a mouse or flash drive.
Try: To read more on USB ports and USBs in general, visit PCMag.com.

DVD+R/RW Drives

A DVD+R/RW drive is capable of reading and writing DVD+R and DVD+RW media.
Try: Find more information about DVD+R/RW drives at Bleeping Computer.

HP Quick Play

Compaq notebooks equipped with HP Quick Play have the ability to play DVD movies and CDs. Typically this software is pre-installed on the notebook.
Try: At Hewlett-Packard Development Company, you can read more on HP Quick Play and how having it on a Compaq notebook can benefit you.

LightScribe

LightScribe is a system available for Compaq notebooks that gives the user the ability to burn labels directly onto DVDs or CDs. This means that you can make personalized DVDs or CDs to send to your clients. This software is often pre-installed on new computers.
Try: At LightScribe, you can find out more about using the software.

Lithium-ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are the type of batteries installed on most computers, including Compaq notebooks. They are light-weight and rechargeable, making them very cost effective.
Try: At HowStuffWorks, you can read an in depth article about lithium-ion batteries that tells you how they work, what is inside them and the normal life expectancy.

Ethernet

Ethernet capability in Compaq notebooks refers to the ability for the computer to be hooked up to a network. Many companies have a local area network (LAN) that they use to connect users to a single network where all of the companies documents are stored.
Try: Cisco Systems offers more information about Ethernet.