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PERIPHERAL
An accessory, such as a printer
or modem, that is attached to a computer.
More Detailed Definition:
A computer device, such as a
CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential
computer, i.e., the memory and microprocessor. Peripheral devices
can be external -- such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor,
external Zip drive or scanner -- or internal, such as a CD-ROM
drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Internal peripheral devices
are often referred to as integrated peripherals.
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