VGA
VGA, short for Video Graphics Array, is a term which refers to both a style of connector and a resolution. VGA rose to prominence in the late 1980s as part of IBM's PS/2 systems. VGA connectors have become the lowest common denominator for connecting computers to computer monitors, though VGA has been superseded in features by both DVI and HDMI.
As a resolution, VGA is 640 pixels tall by 480 pixels wide. As operating system developers are unsure which resolution to display before a graphics driver is loaded, most splash screens are rendered at 640 x 480.
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07/01/09 9:00am Home A/V, Mobile feature Review: BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini LED Projector
We took BenQ's mini projection offering for a spin and found well-designed portability paired with great image quality. dig deeper
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04/30/09 9:00am Imaging feature Review: Kodak Zx1
This little Kodak camcorder is designed to fit in your pocket, shoot HD video, and survive nature's wrath all at once. We carry it through a day in the life to see how it fares. dig deeper
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02/11/09 2:42pm Computing Mozilla Fennec, the mobile Firefox, released in pre-alpha for HTC Touch Pro
The early Windows Mobile release is fully-functional, though lacking some extra features and still tough around the edges. dig deeper
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02/03/09 1:28pm Computing, Gaming feature Graphics and video cards 101: The PC with a view
These kids and their new-fangled video machines. What is the difference between a video card and a graphics card? dig deeper
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01/21/09 11:42am Imaging Sanyo updates Xacti camcorder line with full 1080p and waterproof HD models
The HD2000 and FH1 models add 1080p recording, while the DMX-CA9 and DMX-WH1 can record 720p underwater. dig deeper
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01/05/09 3:34pm Home A/V Nextar Z10 LCOS pico projector includes built-in media player
We've been excited about the past year's development in ultra-portable "pico" projectors, letting you throw together… dig deeper
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12/19/08 4:13pm Computing Dell Studio XPS 13 pictures leaked, show off leather exterior
Dell finally leaked some proper pictures of its upcoming Studio XPS 13 laptop, and it looks like it will be quite an upscale… dig deeper
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12/11/08 10:05am Computing feature Multiple monitors 101: Why you want them, and how to set them up
Interested in taking the plunge into multiple monitor heaven? Check out our boot camp on what they are, why you need them, and how to set them up. dig deeper
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12/10/08 4:59pm Computing Dell UltraSharp 1909W LCD monitor released, 19-inch 1440 x 900 screen
Dell's latest LCD panel, the 19-inch UltraSharp 1909W, is now available for sale. Though it doesn't look as impressive as some of… dig deeper
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12/10/08 12:25pm Computing VIA ARTiGO A2000 barebones home server lets you roll your own NAS
VIA is releasing a compact home server, the barebones ARTiGO A2000. The system is like a do-it-yourself network attached storage… dig deeper
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12/03/08 5:21pm Computing Adtec AD-MP15A LCOS battery-powered pico projector hitting Japan this month
Yet another pocket-sized "pico" projector is hitting the market, thanks to Ad-Tech and its AD-MP15A. The projector looks… dig deeper
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12/03/08 1:37pm Computing Onkyo HDC-1L Atom-powered home stereo PC released
Onkyo is releasing a redesigned version of its HDC-10 home theater PC, the HDC-1L. Keeping the same basic design as the HDC-10,… dig deeper
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