TVE- INTERNET COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS-7

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade: ______________________________________ Section: ___________________

Quarter: _1__ Week: 2 SSLM No. _2__ MELC(s): _Types of Computer

➢ Objectives: 1. Identify the different types of computers.
2. Arrange and classify computers according to their type, size
and purpose.
➢ Title of Textbook/LM to Study_________________________________
➢ Chapter: ___ Pages: ___ Topic: Types of computers

Let Us Discover

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
Computers are categorized based on type, size and purpose.

FUNCTIONALITY COMPUTERS
Analog Computers
These are almost extinct today. These are different from digital computers because an
analog computer can perform several mathematical operations simultaneously. It uses
continuous variables for mathematical operations and utilizes mechanical or electrical
energy.
Examples:
• Thermometer
• Analog clock
• Speedometer
• Tire pressure gauge

Digital Computers
A computer that performs calculations and logical operation with quantities represented as
digits, usually in binary number system of “0” and “1”. It can perform mathematical
calculations, organize and analyze data, control industrial and other processes, and
simulate dynamic systems such as global weather patterns.
Examples:
• IBM PC
• Apple Macintosh
• Calculators
• Digital watches etc.

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 Hybrid Computers
A computer that processes both analog and digital. It accepts analog signals converting
them to digital form. A hybrid computer may use or produce analog data that accepts a
continuously varying input, which is then converted into set of discrete values for digital
processing
Examples:
• Hybrid computers is the computer used in
hospitals to measure the heartbeat of the
patient.
• Devices used in petrol pump.
• Hybrid machines are generally used in
scientific applications or controlling industrial
processes.

SIZE, SPEED AND COST COMPUTERS

Supercomputers
The highly calculation-intensive tasks can be effectively performed by means of
supercomputers. Quantum physics, mechanics, weather forecasting, molecular theory are
best studied by means of supercomputers. Their ability of parallel processing and their well-
designed memory hierarchy give the supercomputers large transaction processing powers.
It is designed to be the world’s fastest and most powerful computer of that time.

Examples:
• CRAY 1/2
• Control Data Cyber 205
• ETA
• KRAKEN

Note: The speed of modern supercomputers is measured in nanoseconds and gigaflop. A

nanosecond is one billionth of a second. A gigaflop is a one billionth floating point arithmetic
operation per second.
Mainframe Computer
Large organizations use mainframes for highly critical applications such as bulk data
processing and ERP. Most of the mainframe computers have the capacities to host multiple
operating systems and operate as a number of virtual machines and can thus substitute for
several small servers. Each user has his own terminal that is connected to the mainframe.
It is usually kept in a special cooled and clean computer room.
Examples:
• IBM S/390
• AMDAHL 580
• CONTROL
DATA CYBER
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 Mini Computer
In terms of size and processing capacity, minicomputers lie in Example:
between mainframes and microcomputers. Minicomputers are • IBM AS/400
also called midrange systems or workstations. The term began to • IBM SYSTEM
be popularly used in the 1960s to refer to relatively smaller third 360 • HP 300
generation computers. They took up the space that would be • PRIME 9755
needed for a refrigerator or two and used transistor and core
memory technologies. The 12-bit PDP-8 minicomputer of the
Digital Equipment Corporation was the first successful
minicomputer.
Microcomputer
A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit is known as a
microcomputer. They do not occupy space as much as mainframes. When supplemented
with a keyboard and a mouse, microcomputers can be called as personal computers. A
monitor, a keyboard and other similar input output devices, computer memory in the form
of RAM and a power supply unit come packaged in a microcomputer. These computers can
fit on desks or tables and serve as the best choices for single user tasks. Personal
computers come in a variety of forms such as desktops, laptops and personal digital
assistants. Let us look at each of these types of computers. Single-user computers fall into
two categories:
Examples:
• Workstation- Designed to meet the needs of
engineers, architects and other professionals who
need detailed graphics display.
• Microcomputers- are the smallest and cheapest of
these and are used at home.
The two types of microcomputers are:
1. Desktops Computers
2. Personal Computer
TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS
Personal Computer
A small computer, intended for use by an individual. A personal computer will usually fit on
a desk. PC are divided in to two types:
Desktop Computer
A computer designed for desktop use, usually
comprises at minimum, central processing unit (CPU)
a monitor and keyboard as separate units, connected
by special cables. Now also included a Pointing
Device.

Laptop/Note Book Computer

Is a personal computer designed for mobile use,
small and light enough to sit on a person’s lap while in
use? It is typically weighing less than 6pounds (3Kg)
with flat panel display and miniature hard disk drives
and rechargeable batteries.

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 Mobile Computers and Devices
All devices which can carry in hand and portable, is said to be mobile devices and
computers.
Personal Digital Assistance It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a
(PDA) palmtop. It has a touch screen and a memory card for
storage of data. PDAs can also be effectively used as
portable audio players, web browsers and smart phones.
Most of them can access the Internet by means of
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication.

Tablet PC
Is a wireless personal computer (PC) that allows a
user to take notes using natural handwriting with a stylus
or digital pen on a touch screen.

Hand Held Computer

A very small, lightweight device (Palm Pilot) which provides functionality approaching that
of a laptop computer. It include calendar and diary organizing, word processing, data
management, remote access to firm’s network, internet access, wireless access,
messaging, etc.
Wearable Computers A record-setting step in the evolution of computers
was the creation of wearable computers. These computers
can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of
behavior modelling and human health. Military and health
professionals have incorporated wearable computers into
their daily routine, as a part of such studies. When the
users’ hands and sensory organs are engaged in other
activities, wearable computers are of great help in tracking
human actions. Wearable computers are consistently in
operation as they do not have to be turned on and off and
are constantly interacting with the user.
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS BY PURPOSE
General-Purpose Computers Special-Purpose Computers
Most computers in use today are General- Are designed to be task specific and most of
Purpose Computers- those built with variety the times their job is to solve one particular
of processing jobs. It includes writing and problem. They are considered as dedicated
editing (Word processing), manipulating computer because they are dedicated to
facts in data base, tracking manufacturing perform a single task over and over again.
inventory, making scientific calculations or Example navigational system, aircraft,
even controlling organizations security weather forecasting, satellite launch and
system. This are the types of robot helicopter. This are the types of
general-purpose computer: Special-purpose computers:
1. Desktops 1. Super Computer
2. Notebooks 2. Mainframe Computer
3. Smartphones and Tablets 3. Minicomputer
4. Mobile Computer (PDA, Hand Held 4. Microcomputer
computer, Wearable Computer)
5. Laptops

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 Let Us Try

Activity 1: Identify Me!

Directions: Identify the pictures on the classification of computers given below.

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Let Us Do

Activity 2: Classify Me!

Directions: Identify and Classify computers according to their type, size and purposes.

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 Let Us Apply

Activity 3: Answer Me!

Directions: Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Have you already experienced using Personal Computers? If yes, what types of
Personal Computers did you use?
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2. What are the importance of Computer in our Life?
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Rubrics

The performance of the learners will be rated based on the following criteria
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Excellent Satisfactory Good
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References

TLE-Internet Computing Fundamentals-7 Self-Learning Modules. Types of

Computers. Siglos, E. N et al. pp 1-27
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