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Classification of Digital Computer

This document classifies digital computers into four main categories: microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. It defines microcomputers as small, low-cost, single-user computers that are often contained on a single integrated semiconductor chip. Examples of microcomputers include desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, handheld computers, and smartphones. The document further categorizes types of microcomputers as desktop PCs, laptops, netbooks, tablets, PDAs, and smartphones.

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Classification of Digital Computer

This document classifies digital computers into four main categories: microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. It defines microcomputers as small, low-cost, single-user computers that are often contained on a single integrated semiconductor chip. Examples of microcomputers include desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, handheld computers, and smartphones. The document further categorizes types of microcomputers as desktop PCs, laptops, netbooks, tablets, PDAs, and smartphones.

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Classification Of Digital Computer

JUNE 07, 2018


The digital computers that are available now a days vary in their sizes and types.These digital
computers are broadly classified into four categories based on their size and type.
 Micro Computer
 Mini Computer
 Mainframe Computer
 Super Computer

Micro Computer:
Micro Computer are small low cast and single user digital computers.It is a device with
microprocessor,Input unit ,storage unit and CPU(Central Processing Unit).
Microcomputer Computer formerly a commonly used term for Personal Computers
particularly any of class of any small digital computers.Its CPU contained on a single
integrated semi conductor chip.
IBM PC based on Pentium microprocessor and Apple Macintosh are some Examples of
microcomputers. Microcomputers include desktop computers, notebook computers or
laptop,tablet compute, handheld computer,smartphones and notebook. 

Types of Micro Computers:  


A)Desktop Computer or Personal Computer(PC):-It is the most type of microcomputer.A
desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use at a single location on or
near a desk or table due to its size and power requirements.It is not very expensive and is
suited t the needs of a single user at home,small business units,and organization.
Examples:Apple,Microsoft,Dell,and Lenovo ,Sony,HP,etc are some of the PC manufactures.

B)Notebook Computers or Laptop:-A laptop is a small, portable computer and have all the


features of a desktop computer. The advantage of the laptop is that it is small in size, so it can
be carried anywhere. Notebook computers use a variety of techniques, known as flat-panel
technologies, to produce a lightweight and non-bulky display screen. Laptops Computers are
costlier than the desktop computers.

C)Netbook:-These are smaller notebooks optimized for low weight and low cost, and are
designed for accessing web-based applications.Netbooks deliver the performance needed to
enjoy popular activities like streaming videos ort music,e-mailing,web surfing or instant
messaging.

           
D)Tablet:- A tablet is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touchscreen interface.
The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer, but larger than
a smartphone.
E)Handheld Computer or Personal Digital Assistant(PDA):-It is a small computer that
can be heald on the top of the palm.It is small in size.PDA uses a pen or a stylus for
input,instead of the keyboard.They have a limited memory and are less porful.PDAs can be
connected to the internet via wireless connnection.

F)Smart Phones:A smartphone is a mobile phone with highly advanced features. A typical
smartphone has a high-resolution touch screen display, WiFi connectivity, Web browsing
capabilities, and the ability to accept sophisticated applications. The majority of these devices run
on any of these popular mobile operating systems: Android, Symbian, iOS, BlackBerry OS and
Windows Mobile.

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