peripheral

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Another peripheral was an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) input device with a keyboard, stylus, and drawing pad.

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  1. adjective Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.
  2. adjective Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina: peripheral vision.
  3. adjective Anatomy Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.

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  • The channel will allow voice chat for users, utilizing the upcoming Wii Speak voice peripheral which is also bundled with —  G4TV - The Feed
  • Another peripheral was an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) input device with a keyboard, stylus, and drawing pad. —  Low End Mac
  • ` This peripheral is a sled that houses a rechargeable lithium polymer battery within an ergonomic, comfort-grip case with a soft-touch, non-slip finish. —  Other PDAs
  • The peripheral is the company's smallest-ever earpiece at just under 1.7 inches long and is also made of relatively high-end materials, including an almost entirely aluminum shell. —  Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
  • Not only is the device stage theoretically customisable (manufacturers could for instance add links to user manuals and FAQ's, or allow devices such as MP3 players to be synced) but the addition of a large photo realistic icon of the peripheral is also adds a stylish user friendly touch. —  The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
 

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/pɛˈrɪfərəl/
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