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What is a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
Definition: The "brain" of all computers and console systems. The CPU is like a manager or boss. They tell what the other components of the system should be doing at a given moment.
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"Dad, what does UMD stand for?" Well . . . I am "TechnicalJones" . . . right? :-)
Definition: UMD stands for Universal Media Disc.
UMD is an optical disc format developed by Sony for its portable game console, PSP (as in Playstation Portable) that was released in 2004.
UMD discs hold approximately 1.8GB of data and currently are used only for PSP games, applications and movies although Sony has announced plans to open up the format for third party companies as well.
'Tis the season for giving, and parental learning! :-)
What is a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?
Definition: A special processor dedicated to calculating the graphics in a game. A GPU allows for better looking console games and takes the load off of the CPU during gameplay. Think of it as a video card in a PC, but for consoles.
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What is a Console?
Definition: Dedicated device for playing video games, a console is generally connected to a television.
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Old School Game: Rock-Papers-Scissors
Definition:
Simple game where two players simultaneously show their hands, having chosen
either rock (which beats scissors), paper (which beats rock), or scissors
(which beats paper).
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New School Game: Video Games
Definition: A game
played using computer power and a video display. Can be computer, cell phone,
or console game. Sometimes used to
describe console-based games only
Survey: More than Half of U.S. adults are gamers
Getting kids to read books instead of playing video games can be very difficult.
Folks are confronting this issue by using the new technology to get them excited about reading.
Reading will always be fundamental. :-)
Technology has changed how movies are made.
My son is both Iron Man and Superman!
I'm so proud of him! :-)
Every kid in America plays video games.
No big surprise, but now we have it in writing.
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Did you know that even though you may have turned off your PC, Video Game Machine, or Plasma TV by leaving them plugged in at the source they are still helping to raise your monthly energy bill?
These products are some of the most power hunger consumer goods that we use everyday.
Because these products when turned off are only in stand-by mode there energy use meter continues to run.
Key Tip: Save by unplugging at the source.
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