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ICT

With: Mr Mike
Types of Computer
Date: 9 May 2024

LO: What are the different types of computers

Success criteria: Students understand the different


types of computers and their use.
Types of Computer

There are many types of computers in existence.

The following slides will summarise some of the more common types currently
available.

For a complete reference see pages 21 – 25 / Actual page numbers 11 - 14


Tablets

Tablets work in a similar way to a smart phone.

Tablets use touch-screen technology and don't usually have


a conventional keyboard (although some tablets that are a
cross between tablet and laptop do exist).

The keyboard is part of the touchscreen and keys are


simply touched by the finger or a stylus.

Internet access is usually through Wi-Fi or3G/4G/5G(mobile


phone)connectivity.
Features of tablets include:

● high-definition, anti-glare displays

● front-and back-facing cameras (which are used to take photos and videos,oract as a webcam when doing
video calls over the internet)lower weight and longer battery life than laptops

●Bluetooth connection to printers and other devices

● flash card (solid state) memory and cloud storage facilities.

sensors to carry out the following functions:

● proximity sensors to detect if the device is close to, for example, the ear(which allows it to block
unintended 'touches')

● accelerometer, which detects movement and orientation of the device(for example, moving the display
from portrait to landscape to view videos, or to allow it to be used as a steering wheel 'in car-racing games)
Advantages of tablets compared to laptops:

● very fast to switch on(no time delay waiting for the 'windows’ system to load up)

● fully portable-they are so lightweight that they can be carried anywhere

● touch-screen technology means they are simple to use and don't need any other input devices

● can use several Apps as standard (such as built-in camera,MP3/4 players and so

on)

● don't generate any heat -they use solid state technology

● battery life of a tablet is a lot longer

● when the power button is pressed it goes into standby but remains connected to the internet, so
the user still hears alerts when emails or other 'events’ are received.
Disadvantages of tablets compared to laptops:

● they often have limited memory or storage compared to a laptop

● they can be expensive to run if the internet is being accessed frequently via3G/4G/5G
mobile phone networks

● typing on a touch screen can be slow and error-prone compared to a standard


keyboard

● transferring of files often has to be done through an Apps store’; the lack of an App
'drag and drop’ facility can prove irritating for users
Smartphones

Smartphones allow normal phone calls to be made but


also have an operating system(such as iOS, Android or
Windows), allowing them to run a number of computer
applications.

They allow users to send/receive emails, use a number


of Apps, use a camera feature(to take photos or videos),
MP3/4players(for music and videos),and so on.
Advantages of smartphones:

● they are very small in size and lightweight-therefore very easy to carry round and have
on your person at all times(this is more difficult with laptops since they are much bulkier
and also much heavier)

● can use them to make phone calls as well as connect to the internet while on the move

● because they use Wi-Fi and mobile phone networks, they can be used almost
anywhere(this is not the case with laptops or PCs, although tablets also use the same
technology)

● they have hundreds of Apps(such as camera facility,MP3/4 players, and so on)-again


this is similar to tablets, but it is an advantage compared to laptops
Disadvantages of smartphones:

● the small screens make pages difficult to read and small keyboards make
typing things in more difficult and slower (laptops and PCs have much bigger
screens and much larger keyboards)-this disadvantage is becoming less of a
problem as smartphone screens get larger on newer phablets

● web browsing and photography can drain the battery quickly

● memory size in most phones isn't very large when compared to laptops and
PCs-although it is comparable with tablets

● not all website features are compatible with smartphone operating systems
Pop Quiz
1. What does PC stand for?
» Personal Computer
2. What is a disadvantage of a desktop computer?

» Not portable / more complicated


3. What are two advantages of a desktop computer?
» Less likely to damage
» Stable internet access
4. What are two advantages of a Laptop?
» Portable
» Less mess as there are no extra cables
5. What is a disadvantage of a Laptop?
» Limited battery life / keyboard can be difficult to use
Thank you.

In our next session, I will discuss:


Tablets, Smartphone and smart
watches.

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