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Megabyte
An amount of computer memory consisting of about one million
bytes. The actual value is 1,048,576 bytes.
Megapixel
A unit equal to one million pixels. The higher the resolution,
the more pixels in an image and therefore the greater
the image quality. An image file that is 1 megapixel (MP)
can make a photo realistic print of 5 x 7 inches; a 2
MP file can make an 8 x 10-inch print; a 3 MP file can
make an 11 x 14-inch print.
Memory
Stick
A memory card for use in Sony digital cameras and other
devices.
Meta
tags
Information stored in a web page that's not displayed
in the browser window and which contains keywords describing
the site. Some search engines use these meta tags to index
that site.
Microdrive
A Microdrive is a data storage system developed by IBM,
consisting of a tiny hard disk in a package the same size
as a Compact Flash Memory card. Microdrives can store
large amounts of data, but on the downside can be fragile
due to having moving parts.
Modem
Modulator/Demodulator. A device that enables computer
signals to travel over phone lines. Modems come in different
speeds. If you intend to use the Internet, you should
usually go for a fast 56 Kbps V90 standard modem. Also
check out special modems and access to faster ISDN or
broadband connections. A standard modem connects the computer
via a telephone line, a cable modem uses a cable network
and a DSL modem uses a telephone line which is connected
to an DSL enabled exchange.
Mulitmedia
Messaging Service
Like normal text messaging (SMS), but with greater multimedia
capability, such as pictures and sound, which can be sent
to e-mail addresses as well as other mobile phones.