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Types of Computer

There are several types of computers: - Personal computers are single-user machines used by individuals for tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, and games. - Workstations are more powerful personal computers used by single users. - Minicomputers support up to hundreds of simultaneous users. - Mainframes can support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and are more powerful than minicomputers. - Supercomputers are the most powerful computers and can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second.

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Types of Computer

There are several types of computers: - Personal computers are single-user machines used by individuals for tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, and games. - Workstations are more powerful personal computers used by single users. - Minicomputers support up to hundreds of simultaneous users. - Mainframes can support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and are more powerful than minicomputers. - Supercomputers are the most powerful computers and can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second.

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TYPES OF

COMPUTER
Classification of Computers
PERSONAL COMPUTER
• A small, single-user computer based on a microprocessor.
• a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an
individual user.
• Businesses use personal computers for word processing,
accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet
and database management applications.
• The most popular use for personal computers is for playing
games and recently for surfing the Internet.
PERSONAL COMPUTER
WORKSTATION
• A powerful, single-user computer. A
workstation is like a personal computer, but
it has a more powerful microprocessor and,
in general, a higher-quality monitor.
• Most workstations also have a mass storage
device.
• Workstations are single-user computers.
WORKSTATIONS
WORKSTATIONS
Minicomputer
•It is a midsize computer.
•A multi-user computer
capable of supporting up to
hundreds of users
simultaneously.
Mainframe
•A powerful multi-user computer
capable of supporting many
hundreds or thousands of users
simultaneously.
MAINFRAME
Supercomputer
• An extremely fast computer that can perform
hundreds of millions of instructions per
second.
• one of the fastest computers currently
available.
• Supercomputers are very expensive.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTER

• Tower Model • Subnotebook


• Desktop Model Computer
• Hand-Held Computer
• Notebook Computer
• Palmtop
• Laptop
• PDA
Tower Model
•refers to a computer in which the
parts are stacked on top of each
other in a cabinet.
TOWER MODEL
Desktop Model
• A computer designed to fit comfortably
on top of a desk.
• The monitor of Desktop model is sitting
on top of the computer.
• Desktop models designed to be very
small
DESKTOP MODEL
Notebook Computer
•An extremely
lightweight personal
computer.
NOTEBOOK
Laptop Computer
•A small, portable
computer.
•Small enough that it can
sit on your lap.
LAPTOP
Subnotebook Computer
•A portable computer that is
slightly lighter and smaller than a
full-sized notebook computer.
•have a smaller keyboard and
screen.
SUB-NOTEBOOK
Hand-held Computer
•A portable computer that
is small enough to be
held in one’s hand.
Types of Hand-held Computers

•Palmtop Computer
•Personal Digital Assistance
(PDA)
•Pocket Computers
Personal Digital Assistance (PDA)

• a handheld device that combines


computing, telephone/fax, and
networking features.
• PDA can function as a cellular phone,
fax sender, and personal organizer.
PDA
Palmtop Computers
•A small computer that literally fits
in your palm.
•Practical for certain functions
such as phone books and
calendars.
PALMTOP

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