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Classification of Computer

This document classifies computers in several ways, including by architecture (such as analog, digital, Harvard, and Von Neumann) and by size, form factor, and purpose (such as supercomputers, mainframes, servers, personal computers, mobile computers, wearable computers, and single-board computers). Personal computers are further divided into desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other categories.

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Classification of Computer

This document classifies computers in several ways, including by architecture (such as analog, digital, Harvard, and Von Neumann) and by size, form factor, and purpose (such as supercomputers, mainframes, servers, personal computers, mobile computers, wearable computers, and single-board computers). Personal computers are further divided into desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other categories.

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Types

See also: Classes of computers


Computers can be classified in a number of
different ways, including:
By architecture

 Analog computer
 Digital computer
 Hybrid computer
 Harvard architecture
 Von Neumann architecture
 Complex instruction set computer
 Reduced instruction set computer
By size, form-factor and purpose

 Supercomputer
 Mainframe computer
 Minicomputer (term no longer used)
 Server
o Rackmount server
o Blade server
o Tower server
 Personal computer
o Workstation
o Microcomputer (term no longer used)
 Home computer
o Desktop computer
 Tower desktop
 Slimline desktop
 Multimedia computer (non-linear
editing system computers, video editing
PCs and the like)
 Gaming computer
 All-in-one PC
 Nettop (Small form factor PCs, Mini
PCs)
 Home theater PC
 Keyboard computer
 Portable computer
 Thin client
 Internet appliance
o Laptop
 Desktop replacement computer
 Gaming laptop
 Rugged laptop
 2-in-1 PC
 Ultrabook
 Chromebook
 Subnotebook
 Netbook
 Mobile computers:
o Tablet computer
o Smartphone
o Ultra-mobile PC
o Pocket PC
o Palmtop PC
o Handheld PC
 Wearable computer
o Smartwatch
o Smartglasses
 Single-board computer
 Plug computer
 Stick PC
 Programmable logic controller
 Computer-on-module
 System on module
 System in a package
 System-on-chip (Also known as an Application
Processor or AP if it lacks circuitry such as radio
circuitry)
 Microcontroller

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