day 2 types of computers
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CLASSIFICATION &
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
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Computer for Individuals
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PC• Desktop computers– The most common type of computer– Sits on the desk or floor– Performs a variety of tasks
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PC
• Desktop computers– Different design types
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PC
• Workstations– Specialized computers– Optimized for science or graphics– More powerful than a desktop
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PC
• Notebook computers– Small portable computers– Weighs between 3 and 8 pounds
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PC
• Notebook computers(Laptop)– About 8 ½ by 11 inches– Typically as powerful as a desktop
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PC• Tablet computers– Newest development
in portable computers– Input is through
a pen– Run specialized
versions of office products
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PC
• Handheld computers, palm computer– Very small computers– Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)– Note taking or contact management– Data can synchronize with a desktop
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PC
• Smart phones– Hybrid of cell phone and PDA– Web surfing, e-mail access
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Computer for Organisations
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Computers for Organizations
• Network servers– Centralized computer– All other computers connect
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Computers for Organizations
• Network servers– Provides access to network resources– Multiple servers are called server farms– Often simply a powerful desktop
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Computers for Organizations
• Network servers– Flexibility to different kinds of tasks
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Computers for Organizations
• Network servers– Users use the Internet as a means of connecting
even if away from the offices.
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Computers for Organizations• Mainframes– Used in large organizations– Handle thousands of users– Users access through a terminal
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Computers for Organizations
• Mainframes– Large and powerful systems
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Computers for Organizations
• Minicomputers– Called midrange computers– Power between mainframe and desktop– Handle hundreds of users– Used in smaller organizations– Users access through a terminal
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Computers for Organizations• Supercomputers– The most powerful
computers made– Handle large and
complex calculations– Process trillions of
operations per second– Found in research
organizations
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