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Jargon Buster & dedicated Buying Guide will aid you in understanding the world of technology and consumer electronics. Select from the alphabetical order below.

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Bass boost (Audio)
Get a fuller sound from your music by adding extra depth.

Bi-directional (PC cables)
A bi-directional cable carries input and output signals.

Bit rate (Audio)
This is to do with the way your music is compressed and determines the quality of the music file you are transferring. MP3s are generally transferred at 128kbps for the best compromise between speed and file size.
As a guide:

The higher the bitrate, the larger the file, the less you can store, the better the music quality.

The lower the bitrate, the smaller the file, the more you can store, the lower the music quality.

Blu-ray (DVD)
Sony’s Blu-ray is a next generation DVD format, promising high-definition gaming and films.

Bluetooth™ (Mobile phones)
A wireless technology that allows you to connect with other Bluetooth™-compatible devices without wires.

Boom mic (Mobile phones)
A small microphone attached to the headset of hands-free mobile phones.

Brightness (TVs)
It’s the measurement of what impact and how vibrant the colours are. It’s measured in cd/m2, which is the equivalent to the number of candles required to power that image.

Built-in camera (Mobile phones)
A built-in camera allows you to take pictures and send them as a picture messages. Some also allow you to make small video clips.

Built-in flash (Photography)
A built-in flash enables you to use the camera in varying light conditions. Many flashes also reduce “red eye” effect.

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