A bus is a central set of highly specialized electrical sockets within a computer into which are plugged the CPU, memory, expansion cards, and peripherals. Without a bus, a computer would need separate wires between all components to connect them together. Accordingly, a bus allows a computer to operate more efficiently and simply.
A docking station is a device that allows a notebook computer to connect seamlessly to other equipment, including a network, desktop monitor, keyboard, and more. It often includes a charger for the notebook's battery and may have additional disk drives.
Street price refers to the average or usual price charged for a product, particularly when it is rarely sold at the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). It frequently appears in consumer electronics reviews, especially for products like personal computers and peripherals.
