Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Different Types of Computers
Computers may be classified according to their features and uses.Many people chose computers depending on their needs. Given below are the different types of computers:
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Supercomputers- the fastest computer and is used in science-related areas because of its unique appplications
Mainframe Computers- this very expensive and large computer can support up to thousands of users at th esame time.
Minicomputer- this is a medium-power computer that stands between a standard personal computer and a mainframe.
Workstation-this type is commonly used for desktop publication, engineering applications and other areas that need a moderate amount of computing power and high graphics quality.
Personal computer- as the name suggests, a personal computer is designed for personal use.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Tower model- this model refers to a computer whose power supply, motherboard and mass storage devices are stacked on top of each other
Desktop model- a computer which is designed to fit comfortably on the top of a desk.
Portable computer-computers small enough to be carried
TYPES OF PORTABLE COMPUTERS
Notebook Computer- lightweight personal computer that is small enough to fit in a briefcase
Subnotebook Computer-compared to the notebook computer, it is has smaller keyboard and screen and lighter and smaller.
Laptop computer- one of the most popular types of portable computers due to its features that are equal or close to those of desktop computers
HAND-HELD COMPUTERS
Palmtop- it can literally fit into your palm
Personal Digital Assistant(PDA)- a handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax and networking features.This also function as a cellular phone, fax sender and personal organizer.
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Supercomputers- the fastest computer and is used in science-related areas because of its unique appplications
Mainframe Computers- this very expensive and large computer can support up to thousands of users at th esame time.
Minicomputer- this is a medium-power computer that stands between a standard personal computer and a mainframe.
Workstation-this type is commonly used for desktop publication, engineering applications and other areas that need a moderate amount of computing power and high graphics quality.
Personal computer- as the name suggests, a personal computer is designed for personal use.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Tower model- this model refers to a computer whose power supply, motherboard and mass storage devices are stacked on top of each other
Desktop model- a computer which is designed to fit comfortably on the top of a desk.
Portable computer-computers small enough to be carried
TYPES OF PORTABLE COMPUTERS
Notebook Computer- lightweight personal computer that is small enough to fit in a briefcase
Subnotebook Computer-compared to the notebook computer, it is has smaller keyboard and screen and lighter and smaller.
Laptop computer- one of the most popular types of portable computers due to its features that are equal or close to those of desktop computers
HAND-HELD COMPUTERS
Palmtop- it can literally fit into your palm
Personal Digital Assistant(PDA)- a handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax and networking features.This also function as a cellular phone, fax sender and personal organizer.
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