Electronic devices
Desktop computer
A computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit, that fits on a desk.
Battery
A device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work.
Microphone
A device that is used for recording sounds or for making your voice louder when you are speaking or singing to an audience.
Scanner
A device which copies pictures and documents so that they can be stored on a computer
Routers
A device which sends data to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
Hard disk recorder
A digital recording system that records sound or video directly to a hard disk, without using tape Check pronunciation: hard disk recorder.
Hard disk
A disk inside a computer that stores data and programs.
Printer
A machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer.
Notebook
A notebook (notepad, writing pad, drawing pad, legal pad) consists of a book or binder composed of pages, often ruled, made out of paper, used for purposes including recording notes or memoranda, writing, drawing, and scrapbooking.
Charger
A piece of equipment for loading a battery with electricity.
Projector
A piece of equipment for projecting photographs, films or computer slides onto a screen.
Camera
A piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures.
Loudspeaker
A piece of equipment that changes electrical signals into sound, used in public places for announcing things, playing music, etc.
Headphones
A piece of equipment worn over or in the ears that makes it possible to listen to music, the radio, etc. without other people hearing it.
CD burner
A piece of software or equipment used for copying sound or information from a computer onto a CD.
Camcorder
A portable combined video camera and video recorder.
Laptop
A small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried.
CD
A small disc on which sound or information is recorded.
Games console
A small electronic device for playing computerized video games.
MP3 player
A small piece of equipment that can store information taken from the Internet and that you can carry with you, for example so that you can listen to music.
SD card
A type of memory card, used with digital cameras, mobile/cell phones, music players, etc.)
Computer
An electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do calculations and control other machines.
Flash memory
Computer memory that does not lose data when the power supply is lost.
Digital radio
In these systems, the analog audio signal is digitized, compressed using formats such as mp2, and transmitted using a digital modulation scheme.
Tablet PC
Is a mobile computer with touch-screen display, circuitry and battery in a single unit.
Ebook reader
Is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals.
Digital photo frame
Is a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need of a computer or printer.
Satellite TV
Is a system of supplying television programming using broadcast signals relayed from communication satellites.
Smartphone
Is a system of supplying television programming using broadcast signals relayed from communication satellites.
Satnav
The abbreviation for 'satellite navigation' (a computer system that uses information obtained from satellites to guide the driver of a vehicle)
Radio
The activity of broadcasting programmes for people to listen to.
HD TV
provides a resolution that is substantially higher than that of standard-definition television.
Xbox
Microsoft Corporation created computer games console.
Screen
The flat surface at the front of a television, computer, or other electronic device, on which you see pictures or information
Keyboard
The set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter, or the set of letters that you can click on to write on a smartphone or tablet.
