Mobile Device Accessories

Question 1

What is a digital stylus?

What should you know when buying one?

Answer 1

type of active stylus; stylus communicates not only touch signal, but also pressure, sensitivity, and is a programmable stylus (artists would use this)

it must be compatible with the tablet device (apple pen needs ipad)

Question 2

what is a capacitive stylus?

What devices can this be used on?

Answer 2

a stylus used on touchscreens

any touchscreen device

Question 3

What might an artist use to draw on their desktop ? Describe the technology.

Answer 3

external drawing pad

combines an active stylus technology with an external digitizer that you connecdt to the computer

Question 4

What hardware is commonly used for audio connections to your computer (like for headphones)?

Answer 4

3.5mm tip-ring-ring-sleeve connection
(aux cord)

Question 5

What does a docking station do for the user?

Answer 5

it allows for a place for you to connect/disconnect your laptop quickly and use existing laptop interfaces (like a keyboard, webcam, etc) without having to connect/reconnect wires every time

can even add interfaces to the dock that your laptop doesn’t have to extend the capabilities of your laptop (like adding a touchpad to your desktop’s dock)

Question 6

What is a port replicator?

Answer 6

similar to a docking station but smaller

connects via usb on port replicator itself