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The document discusses the different types of computers: 1) PCs are general use computers known for running Windows and being smaller than mainframe systems. Desktop PCs are designed for permanent locations while laptops integrate components into a portable package. 2) PDAs often use flash memory for storage and rely on touchscreens instead of keyboards. They are smaller than notebooks. 3) Workstations are powerful desktop computers with enhanced processors and capabilities for specialized tasks like graphics or game development.

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Taller No. 4: Regional Distrito Capital

The document discusses the different types of computers: 1) PCs are general use computers known for running Windows and being smaller than mainframe systems. Desktop PCs are designed for permanent locations while laptops integrate components into a portable package. 2) PDAs often use flash memory for storage and rely on touchscreens instead of keyboards. They are smaller than notebooks. 3) Workstations are powerful desktop computers with enhanced processors and capabilities for specialized tasks like graphics or game development.

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Regional Distrito Capital

Taller No. 4
TYPES OF COMPUTERS

Centro Gestión de Mercados, Logística y Tecnologías de la Información


Coordinación de Teleinformática
Bogotá, Junio de 2020
WORKSHOP No. 4
TYPES OF COMPUTERS

OBJETIVE:
Identify types of computers, comparing their functions and usability.

ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP:

1. Read the text carefully, complete the sentences and prepare 5 questions where
you can identify which type of computer is most used by people.

Types of Computers:

There are a lot of terms used, to describe computers. Most of these words imply
the size, expected use or capability of the computers. While the term computer can
apply to virtually any device that has a microprocessor in it, most people think of a
computer as a device that defines input from the user through a mouse or
keyboard, processes it in some fashion and displays the result on a screen.

PC:
The personal ________ (PC) defines a computer for general use by a single
person. While a Mac ______ a PC, most people relate the term with systems that
_____the Windows operating system. PCs _______first _______ as
microcomputers because _______ were a complete computer but built on a
_______ scale than the (3) systems in use by most businesses.

KEY WORDS: ( smaller, computer, known, is, huge, defines, they, designed,
were, run).

Desktop
A PC that ________ ______ for portability is a desktop __________. The
expectation with desktop systems is that you will set the computer up in a
permanent location. Most __________ offer more power, storage and versatility for
_______ cost than their portable brethren.

KEY WRDS: ( less, computer, desktops, isn´t, designed).

Laptop
Also ________ notebooks, laptops _______ portable computers that integrate the
__________, keyboard, a pointing device or trackball, processor, memory and hard
drive all in a battery-operated package slightly __________ than an average
hardcover book.
( large, are, called, display)

PDA
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are tightly integrated computers that often
_______ flash memory instead of a _________ for storage. These computers
usually don´t have keyboards but rely on touch screen technology for user input.
PDAs are typically _________ than a paperback novel, very lightweight with a
reasonable battery _______. A slightly larger and _______ version of the PDA is
the handheld computer.

KEY WORDS: ( life, hard drive, use, heavier, smaller )

Workstation
The fifth type of computer ___________ a workstation. A workstation is simply a
_________ computer that has more _________ processor, additional memory and
enhanced _________ for performing a special group of ________, such as 3D
Graphics or game development.

KEY WORDS: ( task, is, powerful, desktop, capabilities )

EVIDENCE:

1. Ask ten people and tabulate the information.


Present it to your classmates and explain why they think it is the best
computer.

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