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This document discusses types of computers based on configuration. It describes microcomputers like laptops, notebooks, tablets, handheld devices, and embedded systems. It also discusses mini computers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers which are larger in size and have greater processing power than microcomputers. Microcomputers are the most commonly used personal computers while supercomputers are the largest and most powerful computers used for specialized tasks like weather forecasting and space exploration.

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Computer

This document discusses types of computers based on configuration. It describes microcomputers like laptops, notebooks, tablets, handheld devices, and embedded systems. It also discusses mini computers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers which are larger in size and have greater processing power than microcomputers. Microcomputers are the most commonly used personal computers while supercomputers are the largest and most powerful computers used for specialized tasks like weather forecasting and space exploration.

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HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

SUBJECT : COMPUTER

TOPIC : TYPES OF COMPUTERS


BASED ON CONFIGURATION
INTRODUCTION
• A computer is an electronic device that can perform a variety of tasks by executing a
given set of instructions
efficiently.
• The acronym for COMPUTER is Common Oriented Machine Particularly Used
for Trade and Education Research.
• A computer is an electronic device that can perform a variety of tasks by executing a
given set of instructions
efficiently.
A computer can be categorised on two
basis:-

•OPERATION

•CONFIGURATION
ON THE BASIS OF OPERATION WE HAVE:
ANALOG COMPUTERS
• These computers can perform numerous mathematical operations simultaneously by
manipulating and processing the data which we provide as input , such as weight,
temperature, voltage etc.
• An analog system works on continuous variables for the purpose of mathematical
computation.
• The result given by these computers is only approximate since they deal with
quantities that vary continuously .
• We hardly use analog computers these days .
DIGITAL COMPUTERS
• A digital computer works on the principal of binary system i.e., ‘0’ and
‘1’.
• By counting, comparing , and manipulating these digits, a digital
computer can perform complex tasks and provide more accurate and
faster results
• Hence, they have an increasing use in the field of design, research , and
data processing .
• They can be further classified as :-
• Specific Purpose Computers- ATMs
• General Purpose Computers

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HYBRID COMPUTRS
• Hybrid computer is a perfect combination of Analog and Digital computer.
• It accepts analog signals, converts them to digital and processes them in
digital form.
• They are used for scientific applications or in controlling the industrial
processes .
• It generally has smaller than the purely digital computers like laptops
On the basis of configuration we have:-
1.MICRO COMPUTERS
Micro computers are also known as personal computers or simply PCs.
These types of computers use a microprocessor .They cost less and are
very small in size .The most popular types of personal computers are
the IBM PC and the Apple. The desktop computers that we use in our
school , homes etc are the best examples of micro computers .

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SOME MICRO COMPUTERS ARE:-
1.LAPTOP COMPUTERS : A laptop is a portable computer ,
which usually weighs 4 to 12 pounds depending upon the display size,
hardware, and other factors. It is small in size and can easily fit inside a
briefcase. They are mainly used by business travellers. The screen folds
down into the keyboard when not in use. As the name suggests, they can
be use in our lap. Some of the companies which manufacture laptops are
HP, DELL, Samsung, Lenovo, Sony, Apple, etc.
2. NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS:
It is an extremely light weight personal computer. It weighs around 5-6
pounds and is smaller in size than a laptop computer. A notebook computer
does not have an integrated DVD drive laptop. It generally has a smaller
memory than a laptop.
3. TABLET PC:
A tablet PC looks like similar to a laptop. The only difference is that the
tablet PC does not have a keyboard. It has a touch screen which is used to
write directly on the screen rather than typing on a key board. Some
common examples of tablet PCs are: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab,
etc.
4. HANDHELD COMPUTER:
• The smallest computer is the handheld computer, also called a personal
digital assistant or PDA. It is used for scheduling appointments, storing
addresses, and playing games. PDAs are pen-based and also battery
powered. They use a pen-like stylus that accept hand-written input
directly on a touch-sensitive screen. Some common examples include :
HTC, P3470,Imate, Apple iPhone Acer N series, etc.
5. EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
• It is a specialized computer system that is a part of larger system or
machines. Virtually every electronic device which is designed and
manufactured today has an embedded system. Typically, an
embedded system is placed on a single microprocessor board with
the program stored in ROM. All the appliances that have a digital
interface like watches, microwaves, VCRs, cars, etc. utilize the
embedded systems. The embedded systems are pre-programmed for
a specific task and operate on electricity/battery. They are available
in a wide range of sizes and power.
2. MINI COMPUTERS
• These computers are bigger in size, have higher processing speed, and
are costlier than micro computers. The capabilities of mini computers
are better than personal computers. Mini computers are used in
business, education, and many other government department.
• These computers are mostly designed to handle multiple terminals,
however some are also designed single users. Mini computers are also
used as a web servers.
• The first Mini computer was introduced in the mid-1960s by Digital
Equipment Corporation(DEC). After this, IBM corporation also designed
a series of Mini AS/400 computers.
3. MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
• These computers are larger than Mini Computers. A Mainframe computer
process data at a very high speed which is measured in millions of
instructions per second. These are very expensive computers.
• Mainframe computers are designed for multiple users and process a vast
amount of data quickly. Banks, insurance companies, manufacturers, mail-
order companies, and airlines are some typical mainframe users .
• Examples:- IBM, S/390 Mainframe , which can support upto 50,000 users
simultaneously.
4. SUPER COMPUTERS
• The largest computers are super computer . These are the most
powerful, the most expensive and the fastest computers in the world
and are capable of processing trillions of instructions per second.
• These computers are used by the government agencies, such as the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the National weather service, and the
National Defence Agency.
• These are also used in space exploration, large organizations, research
laboratories, aerospace centres, and large industrial units.
• Examples:- CRAY-1, CRAY-2, Control Data Cyber 205 IBM Road
Runner, ETA A- 10,etc
SUBMITTED BY:-
ADITY SHREE
CLASS : 9, SECTION: ‘A’
ROLL NO.- 03
SUBMITTED TO- SHASHIKANT
SIR

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