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(el mundo de la) informática

English translation: the computing world

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Spanish term or phrase:(el mundo de la) informática
English translation:the computing world
Entered by: María Luisa Feely

13:56 Jul 26, 2007
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - IT (Information Technology) / Press release
Spanish term or phrase: (el mundo de la) informática
Hello!
I know that "informática" already is in the KudoZ glossaries, but I need some clarification on the term.

My text goes:
"xxxx entra al mundo de la informática con un pen drive"
Context: this is an audio-video company that is now launching its first pen drive.
I would translate it as "enters the world of IT / the IT world by launching......
But I would like someone to confirm whether a pen drive can be considered in the realm of IT or if I should use some other word like informatics, computer, etc....

Thanks a lot!
And have a sweet day!
María Luisa Feely
Argentina
Local time: 09:15
the computing world
Explanation:
computing world is nice and simple - but I.T. will not be understood by everyone.

Alternatively, the computing market.
Selected response from:

John Rawlins
Spain
Local time: 14:15
Grading comment
Thanks to all!!!!
I do think that everyone should understand IT world, but I like this option better for a pen drive.
Thanks again and have a happy rest of the week!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1the computer accessories market
T o b i a s
4the computing world
John Rawlins
4IT world
forli


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the computer accessories market


Explanation:
or "computer supplies market" or "computer periferals market"

T o b i a s
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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agree  Sinead --
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the computing world


Explanation:
computing world is nice and simple - but I.T. will not be understood by everyone.

Alternatively, the computing market.

John Rawlins
Spain
Local time: 14:15
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks to all!!!!
I do think that everyone should understand IT world, but I like this option better for a pen drive.
Thanks again and have a happy rest of the week!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
IT world


Explanation:
your own suggestion is sufficient, given that a pen drive - being just another means of storing information-belongs in the "IT" world. imho anyone thinking of buying one would be pretty familiar with the term.

forli
Local time: 13:15
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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