- what is 3G?
- 3G refers to the third generation mobile network
- what is 3G+?
- 3G+ is what we call HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access). They're mobile protocols which give an increased network performance for a better customer experience.
- what is HSPDA?
- High Speed Downlink Packet Access. HSDPA comes in a number of different speeds e.g. 1.8, 3.6 and 7.2Mbps. In the near future it will also be possible to reach 14.4Mbps and beyond.
- what is HSUPA?
- High Speed Uplink Packet Access. As well as downloading data from the internet, you may need to upload data (such as pictures) on to a social networking site. HSUPA enables you to do this very quickly via the 3G network.
- what is Mbps?
- Mbps stands for megabits per second: the speed data is transferred from one source to another.
- what is a MicroSD card?
- A MicroSD card is a removable Flash memory card. SD stands for Secure Digital, which means you can safely store data (such as photos) on it.
- why are processor speeds important?
- The main part of a computer is the processor or CPU: the central processing unit. This unit carries out the instructions of a computer program (e.g. Microsoft© Word) and all other functions. The faster the processor speed, the faster your computer will perform these instructions or functions.
- RAM
- RAM is short for 'random access memory': a type of data storage (commonly known as the computer memory).