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Types of Computers: - Monalee Rodrigues ST John Institute of Management and Research

There are several types of computers that range greatly in size and capabilities. At one end are supercomputers, which are very large systems made of thousands of linked microprocessors that can perform extremely complex calculations. At the other end are tiny computers embedded in devices like cars and appliances that are designed to perform only a limited set of tasks. Desktop computers are designed for use at a desk and are typically more powerful than other personal computers. Laptops are lightweight and mobile, combining the computer components into a single case with a screen that folds over the keyboard. Handheld computers are small enough to carry anywhere and are useful for tasks like scheduling and contacts but have less power than desktops or laptops. Tablet PCs combine features of

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Types of Computers: - Monalee Rodrigues ST John Institute of Management and Research

There are several types of computers that range greatly in size and capabilities. At one end are supercomputers, which are very large systems made of thousands of linked microprocessors that can perform extremely complex calculations. At the other end are tiny computers embedded in devices like cars and appliances that are designed to perform only a limited set of tasks. Desktop computers are designed for use at a desk and are typically more powerful than other personal computers. Laptops are lightweight and mobile, combining the computer components into a single case with a screen that folds over the keyboard. Handheld computers are small enough to carry anywhere and are useful for tasks like scheduling and contacts but have less power than desktops or laptops. Tablet PCs combine features of

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TYPES OF COMPUTERS

-Monalee Rodrigues
St John Institute Of Management And Research
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTERS
 Computers are machines that perform
tasks or calculations according to a set of
instructions, or programs. 
 Computers work through an interaction of hardware and
software.

 Hardware refers to the parts of a computer that you can see


and touch, including the case and everything inside it. The
most important piece of hardware is a tiny rectangular chip
inside your computer called the central processing unit
(CPU), or microprocessor.

 Software refers to the instructions, or programs, that tell the


hardware what to do.
TYPES OF COMPUTERS

 Computers range in size and capability.

 At one end of the scale are supercomputers, very large


computers with thousands of linked microprocessors that
perform extremely complex calculations.

 At the other end are tiny computers embedded in cars,


TVs, stereo systems, calculators, and appliances.

 These computers are built to perform a limited number of


tasks.
DESKTOP COMPUTERS

 Desktop computers are designed for use at a desk or


table.
 They are typically larger and more powerful than
other types of personal computers.
 Desktop computers are made up of separate
components.
 The main component, called the system unit, is usually
a rectangular case that sits on or underneath a desk.
 Other components, such as the monitor, mouse, and
keyboard, connect to the system unit.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS

 Laptop computers are lightweight mobile PCs with a


thin screen.
 They are often callednotebook computers because of
their small size.
 Laptops can operate on batteries, so you can take
them anywhere.
 Unlike desktops, laptops combine the CPU, screen,
and keyboard in a single case.
 The screen folds down onto the keyboard when not in
use.
HANDHELD COMPUTERS

 Handheld computers, also called personal digital


assistants (PDAs), are battery-powered computers
small enough to carry almost anywhere.
 Although not as powerful as desktops or laptops,
handhelds are useful for scheduling appointments,
storing addresses and phone numbers, and playing
games.
 Some have more advanced capabilities, such as
making telephone calls or accessing the Internet.
 Instead of keyboards, handhelds have touch screens
that you use with your finger or a stylus (a pen-
shaped pointing tool).
TABLET PCS
 TabletPCs are mobile PCs that combine features of
laptops and handhelds.

 Likelaptops, they're powerful and have a built-in


screen. Like handhelds, they allow you to write notes
or draw pictures on the screen, usually with a tablet
pen instead of a stylus.

 They can also convert your handwriting into typed


text.

 Some Tablet PCs are “convertibles” with a screen that


swivels and unfolds to reveal a keyboard underneath.

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