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Task3 Types of Computers

This document discusses different types of computers and their characteristics. It describes desktop PCs, mainframes, personal digital assistants, laptops, and notebooks. Desktop PCs are stationary computers intended for home or office use. Mainframes are large, powerful computers used by organizations for critical applications. Personal digital assistants are small, portable computers. Laptops and notebooks are mobile computers that are more portable than desktop PCs.

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Task3 Types of Computers

This document discusses different types of computers and their characteristics. It describes desktop PCs, mainframes, personal digital assistants, laptops, and notebooks. Desktop PCs are stationary computers intended for home or office use. Mainframes are large, powerful computers used by organizations for critical applications. Personal digital assistants are small, portable computers. Laptops and notebooks are mobile computers that are more portable than desktop PCs.

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Different Types of Computers

Task 1

Arrange the arrows so they provide a link between the correct names for the
different types of computers.

Mainframe

Personal Digital Assistant

Palmtop

Laptop

Desktop PC

Notebook

Task 2

Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge
In the table below you should describe, in as much detail as you can, the
characteristics of each type of computer.
Use the course website and notes to help you to do this but make sure that
what you enter into the boxes is in your own words.

Computer Description and


Type Advantages/Disadvantages (3 of each)
Description:

Advantages:


Desktop PC

Disadvantages:


Description:

Advantages:



Mainframe
Disadvantages:


Personal Digital Description:


Assistant
Advantages:


Disadvantages:


Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge

Description:

Advantages:


Laptop 

Disadvantages:



Description:

Advantages:



Notebook
Disadvantages:


Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge

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