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Hardware Basics:: Hardware Refers To The Tangible Electronic Components That Make Up A Computer System

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system. The three main components are the system unit, input devices, and output devices. The system unit contains the electronic components that process data, input devices such as keyboards and mice are used to enter data, and output devices like monitors are used to display processed information to the user. There are different types of computers including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, PDAs, and smartphones, each with their own characteristics and uses.

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Hardware Basics:: Hardware Refers To The Tangible Electronic Components That Make Up A Computer System

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system. The three main components are the system unit, input devices, and output devices. The system unit contains the electronic components that process data, input devices such as keyboards and mice are used to enter data, and output devices like monitors are used to display processed information to the user. There are different types of computers including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, PDAs, and smartphones, each with their own characteristics and uses.

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Hardware Basics:

Hardware refers to the tangible


electronic components that make
up a computer system
What Is a Computer?
 How is a computer defined?
 Electronic device operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory.

The computer
• first, Accepts data such as raw facts, figures, and symbol
• then, Processes data into information (Data that is
organized, meaningful, and useful )
• finally, Produces and stores results
What Computers Do

Receive input Process Produce Output


Information
What Computers Do
Store
Information
The Components of a Computer
 What is the system unit?
 Box-like case
containing
electronic
components
used to
process
data
The Components of a Computer
 What is an input device?
 Hardware used
to enter data
and
instructions
The Components of a Computer
 What is an output device?
 Hardware that
conveys
information
to a user
Personal Computers
 What are the two most popular series of personal
computers?
 Apple Macintosh
 PC and compatibles uses the Macintosh
use the Windows operating system
operating system (Mac OS)
Personal Computers
 The desktop PC has a central processing unit
housed in a metal or plastic case (often called a
tower unit).
 Useful for various tasks:
• Running office applications
• CAD design e.g. designing kitchens
• Editing videos
• Creating and playing music
• Accessing the Internet
 Used by businesses and at home
 Affordable for individuals
Laptop Computer
 Also called a Notebook
 Portable computer
 Screen and keyboard built into computer
 Touchpad (optional)
 Slightly more expensive
than desktop
 Same capabilities as desktop
 Used by Sales Reps, Journalists,
Photographers
 Used in business and at home
Handheld Portable Digital Devices

 PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)


 Mobile Phone
 Smart Phone
 Portable
Multimedia Player (PMP)
Handheld Computers
 What is a personal digital assistant (PDA)?
 Provides personal organiser
functions
• Calendar
• Appointment book
• Address book
• Calculator
• Notepad
Apple iPhone
Smartphone Applications
Qwerty
Tablet PC

 Same size as laptop


 Touchscreen instead of keyboard/mouse
• Operate with stylus, touch and virtual keyboard
 Used for handling large
amounts of text
 Used by stock controllers,
graphic designers,
digital artists
 E.g. I-Pad

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