A term for items added to your computer system, such as a printer.
Any input/output device such as a printer or modem that is not a part of the main computer.
Refers to items "outside" the computer: keyboards, monitors, printers, etc.
A device connected to and used by the computer. This can be a drive, printer, modem, or any other device.
A device that surrounds the computer or is at its periphery, e.g., a printer.
As a noun, a piece of electronic equipment — such as a monitor, keyboard or external disk drive — that is connected to a computer (short for "peripheral device").
Any physical device connected to a computer.
Device that can send information to the computer as well as receive information from it
Any number of devices connected to a computer to provide input, output, or other functions. Printers, modems, switches, voice synthesizers, and internal memory cards are considered peripherals.
A device that attaches to a PC and is controlled by its processor (eg., printer, modem, joystick, zip drive).
A device connected to and controlled by a computer.
A term used to collectively describe computer accessories such as printers, modems, scanners, etc.
Any device or piece of equipment that is attached to and used by a computer, such as a monitor, tape drive, printer, modem, speakers, etc..
An internal or external computer hardware device that provides the CPU with additional storage or functional capability. Disk drives, tape drives and printers are examples of peripherals.
A computer peripheral is any external device that provides input and output for ...
Any non-matchcover item related to this hobby. Examples include shipping cases, match bins, match ashtrays, and other general hardware. (See Match Book Holders, Match Safes).
Mouse, keyboard, speaker, printer, or any device that can be connected to a computer, controlled by the computer, and in some cases powered by the computer.
External device that connects to a computer, such as printer, mouse, scanner and keyboard.
A device connected to the computer, such as a display, keyboard or printer.
Device connected outside the core architecture of a processor. Examples include printers, disk drives and displays.
A hardware component you add to your computer, usually by a cable. When this word is used, it usually refers to hardware such as a mouse, keyboard, monitor or printer.
A piece of computer equipment, such as a disk drive, printer, modem, mouse or joystick, that is connected to the computer.
Auxiliary or supplementary equipment. Typical Campbell Scientific peripheral equipment includes power supplies, measurement and control electronics (e.g., SDMs, multiplexers), and data retrieval hardware.
any piece of hardware attached to a computer (printer, scanner)
An external input/output, or storage device.
External hardware connected to a computer, such as printer, scanner, drive, etc.
A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential computer, i.e., the memory and microprocessor. Peripheral devices can be external - such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner - or internal, such as a CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. External peripherals are often plugged into the computer via USB connectors.
An item added to a computer system, such as a printer or scanner.
A device on the network, like a printer or disk drive, that functions as an end user for data.
Anything extra or added on for your computer, such as a modem mouse, or a fax adapter. Peripherals can be added on externally or installed inside the machine.
(computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; "disk drives and printers are important peripherals"
a device that attaches to a PC and transfers information into or out of the PC
a device that can be attached to a computer (and therefore be used by it)
a device that connects to the motherboard and includes such things as a monitor, mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, digital camera, and printer
a device that performs certain specific functions in interaction with the processing unit, such as a printer, video screen, CD reader/writer or other storage device
an auxiliary device, such as a printer, that works as a stand alone unit in conjunction with a computer
an object attached to the computer to help it perform some necessary assignments none of the other parts can handle
a type of computer hardware
All informatic systems (i.e. computers) are built around three main components. The CPU (which executes instructions), some memory (RAM or RAM, containing programs and data) and peripherals, which connect the computer to the outside world. Peripherals can be very versatile, like a keyboard, a mouse and a screen; but also a temperature sensor and a motor.
Anything that attaches to your computer, such as a keyboard, printer, mouse, or external modem.
Any piece of equipment used in computer systems that is an attachment to the computer. Disk drives, terminals, and printers are all examples of peripherals.
Hardware added to a computer, such as a burner or printer, that increases the number of things it can do.
A device attached to a computer (e.g. printer, scanner, keyboard)
An internal or external device, such as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to a system.
(Or "peripheral device") Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory, i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras, etc.
A computer or network device that is added to the core elements of a computer. Some can be included in the main computer itself, such as a CD-ROM drive; others, such as a printer, are attached to a computer's ports by cables or accessed through a shared network. A computer's bus allows peripherals to communicate with the CPU.
Hardware used in conjunction with computer (monitors, printers, disk drives, alternative keyboards).
A hardware device that adds more functionality to the basic workstation, such as a tape drive. See also external devices and internal drives.
Computer hardware used in conjunction with a computer and under the computer's control.
A component such as a digitizer, plotter, or printer that is not part of the central computer but is attached through communication cables.
A hardware device, such as a tape drive, that adds more functionality to the basic workstation. See also external devices and internal drives.
A piece of hardware connected to a computer by a cable such as a printer or disk drive that allows the computer to perform various external functions.
An external device connected to the computer. Peripherals are generally used for input and output. Examples include disks, modems, and printers.
Any item attached to the outside of the computer. Such as monitors, printers, modems, keyboards, mice, etc.
Any hardware device added to a computer system.
noun equipment linked to a computer [eg: printer, scanner, modem, mouse etc
An accessory connected to a computer system that is usually used to conduct input-output operations (e.g. a printer, joystick).
Any device connected to the main computer unit, such as a keyboard, monitor or printer
Internal or external devices connected by cable to a system.
An external device such as a printer or scanner.
Any external device that attaches to the system unit. 1.6 connecting, 4.27-29
Any device, including input/output devices, that is connected to a computer.
An external device that connects to a computer. Examples of peripherals include printers, modems, speakers, keyboard and mouse.
Any of a number of hardware devices connected to a CPU
all hardware other than computer itself (i.e. monitor, mouse, keyboard)
Separate, add-on hardware, such as a portable keyboard or GPS navigation unit, that connects to a Palm device and extends its functionality.
Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory (RAM and ROM). For example, disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, and other such devices are peripherals.
Any external device attached by cables to a computer.
A device attached to the computer to perform a specific function. For example, a computer without a CD-ROM can have one attached to it. A computer can be connected to a printer to print files. It can have an external hard drive added to increase storage. These are computer peripherals.
Any equipment that is connected externally to a computer. For example, printers, scanners and modems are peripherals.
Equipment such as printers or terminals that is in addition to the basic processor.
A device that attaches to a personal computer and is controlled by its processor. Examples include printers, modems, joysticks, and Zip drives.
A computer term for any external hardware device you can connect or attach to your computer system, like a printer or CD-ROM drive.
An intelligent processor that does work on behalf of the system's CPU. For example, an IDE controller chip
A device added to a system as an enhancement to the basic CPU, such as a disk drive, tape drive or printer.
A device that can be attached to a host computer, i.e., with a SCSI bus.
any part of the computer not contained within the same case as the CPU
equipment any input or output device connected to a computer, such as a printer, modem or keyboard.
External devices controlled by the computer, e.g. printer, keyboard, mouse.
An optional device that can enhance a CCTV system, for example, a multiplexer, VCR, photo printer, etc.
Any device that is not part of the motherboard, aside from memory and the CPU. For example, video cards, sound cards, modems, and hard drives are peripherals....
A device connected to computers that performs a dedicated task and interacts with the user. These devices include keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer etc. PGA (Pin Grid Array) A new standard of chip design which has an array of pins beneath it.
Any hardware device connected to a computer, which in CUTE systems includes items such as; ATB, BTP, DCP, BGR, OCR, LSR, MSR, & TKT.
Any external device attached to a computer such as a printer or scanner.
Equipment A device that connects to your computer. You buy peripheral equipment separately from your computer. Examples include printers, scanners, digital cameras, CD writers, handheld computer cradles, etc.
(1) A device connected to a computer. (2) A device that performs a function and is external to the system board. Peripherals include displays, disk drives, and printers. (7/96)
A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential computer. Peripheral devices can be external, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner, or internal, such as a CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Internal peripheral devices are often referred to as integrated peripherals.
A device that is external to the CPU and main memory, i.e., printer, modem or terminal, but is connected by the appropriate electrical connections.
A hardware component which is connected to a computer to perform specialist functions. Common GIS peripherals include plotters, digitising tables, and printers. When selecting GIS software it is important to ensure that it is compatible with any existing peripherals you use.
Any machinery connected to the computer, including monitors, printers, scanners, mice, external hard or floppy drives, CD-ROM drives, speakers, and keyboards.
An extra device, like a modem or printer, that you can attach to your computer.
Devices that are connected to and controlled by a computer. Examples are disk drives, printers, and modems.
Printers, monitors, modems, scanners, and external drives are all considered peripherals to the computer. Peripherals need the computer, but many times they are an essential element to our computing experience: take a second to imagine trying to work your computer without the monitor. Source: TechSoup.org
Any device that is used with, but is not actually part of, a primary computing device. For example, printers, mice, CD-ROMs, and keyboards are all considered peripheral devices to a computer.
a hardware device, which is outside of, but connected to, the computer is called a peripheral. These include input and output devices such as joysticks, paddles, graphics or touch screens, adaptive keyboards, printers, switch input box, and robots.
A peripheral is any device that is connected to your computer other than the main computer itself, such as your mouse, keyboard, printer and speakers.
A device which is connected to the central processing unit of a computer. It falls into one of three broad categories - input device, output device or data storage device.
A device (target) that is attached to the SCSI bus. It can also be any device attached to a computer system.
Anything that plugs into the computer, such as keyboard, printer etc.
Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras to list just a few.
A peripheral is a device, such as a printer, that can be attached to a computer and that is controlled by its processor.
Any device which is attached to or installed in the system unit. Examples include printers, modems, scanners, and CD-ROM drives.
A device that's attached to the computer but is not essential for the basic operation of the computer. The system unit is the central part of the computer. Any devices attached to the system unit are considered peripheral, including a printer, modem, or joystick. Some manufacturers consider the monitor and keyboard to be peripheral, too.
Any hardware device, such as a scanner, printer or digital camera, which can be plugged into the computer to perform some additional function.
A device, such as a joypad, joystick, printer or keyboard which attaches to a computer or console.
A computer term for any external hardware device that can connect or attach a computer system, such as a printer or scanner drive.
Hardware attached to or controlled by a computer: can include mouse, keyboard, monitor, hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drives, printer, joystick, etc.
Any accessory device attached to the computer such as a disk drive, printer, modem or joystick.
A piece of hardware that resides outside the main computer; external hardware such as disk drives, printers, and scanners.
any piece of equipment attached to the computer (i.e., disk drives, printers, CD–ROM)
Any external device attached to a computer. Examples include external hard drive, scanner, printer, speakers, keyboard, mouse. It's a very complicated word forall the stuff that's sitting on your desk near your computer.
Any hardware component connected to the system unit. Examples include the mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, monitor, external modem.
Any hardware resource used by a computer that is external to a computer's enclosure case that is accessed not by a network system, but by serial or parallel connections. In a user-centered network system, this term can also refer to any hardware computing resource that can be accessed by a user.
Equipment, such as printer, which adds on to the computer.
Any external piece of equipment that is an accessory of a system that receives information from or sends it to a computer, i.e., disk drives, CRTs, printers, and modems.
Hardware that extends the capabilities of the computer, such as a printer, modem, or scanner.
An accessory device attached to the PDA that provides increased functionality. Examples include digital cameras, additional memory, global positioning satellite systems and voice recorders. Handspring models use the Springboard slot for peripherals.
A peripheral is a device that communicates with the CPU that is not located on the motherboard.
In the mainframe and midrange environments, a piece of hardware connected to the host computer, such as workstations, printers, routers, controllers, front end processors, external disk, and external backup devices.
Equipment that can communicate directly with a computer, such as printers, CD-ROMs and laser disc players.
A device attached to a computer, I. E. printer, modem, CD-ROM etc.
Any part of a computer other than the central processing unit or working memory, i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras, to list just the less exotic ones.
hardware device which can be plugged into the computer to perform some additional function such as a disc drive, a printer, an overlay keyboard or VDU. In this context, peripherals are usually attached in order to make the computer accessible to learners with severe and complex special educational needs.
An auxiliary device, such as a game controller or remote control unit, that works in conjunction with a host (ie. video game console or computer).
A computer peripheral is a unit that is separate to the main computer - a printer, a disk drive, a musical keyboard.
A peripheral is a device connected to a computer; for example, a terminal or printer.
An external device, such as printer, keyboard, scanner and mouse.
Any of a number of hardware devices that extend or enhance the performance of the computer and are not part of the CPU, though some are mounted inside the case of the computer.
A device, such as a disk drive, printer, modem, or joystick, that is connected to a computer and is controlled by the computer's microprocessor. See also: device
Any hardware devide that provides input, output or storage for a computer, such as keyboards, monitors, disks, or rinters.
Any external device attached to a computer to enhance operation. Examples include external hard drive, scanner, printer, speakers, keyboard, mouse, trackball, stylus and tablet, and joystick.
an add-on component to your computer.
A computer device such as a CD-ROM drive or printer that is not part of the computer. Peripheral devices can be external such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, digital camera, etc.
A peripheral is a device attached to a computer, for example a mouse, scanner, printer, etc.
An input or output device connected to the computer. Peripherals include printers, plotters, file servers, terminals, CD-ROMs, laser videodisks, etc.
Equipment physically independent of, but which may interface to a computer or a controller.
A general term meaning any device, ususally optional ones, that you can attach to a computer, like a printer, mouse or scanner.