Sony Vaio PCG-GRX315MP Instruction & Operation Manual page 113

Glossary
Term
VAIO
WAN
XGA
Definition
Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation. Brand name covering Sony's PC products,
peripherals, accessories and software. VAIO-branded items are all designed to make the best
use of Sony's Audio-Video (AV) and Information Technology (IT) skills.
WAN (Wide Area Network) is a computer network connected together and covering a
relatively large geographical area. This is in contrast to LAN, where the network is usually
set up within one building or small geographical area. The largest existing WAN is the
Internet.
Short for Extended Graphic Array, a graphics standard. An XGA board can provide up to
1,024 x 768 pixels and supports up to 65 thousand colours.
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