Types of computers

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Notebook Computer

• A notebook computer is a computer that combines the case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse in one unit. It is also called a laptop or a portable. Notebooks are light- usually only four to six pounds – and so you can easily take them out of your office or home. Most notebooks are just as powerful as desktop system.

Netbook Computer

• A netbook is a scaled-down version of a notebook computer. The netbook is physically smaller and typically weighs around two pounds, making it very portable. It stores less data than a notebook. Most people who use a netbook as second computer want only to surf the internet and collect e-mail when they travel and perhaps take notes at a meeting.

Handheld PC

• A handheld PC is a very small computer – usually weighing less than a pound – that gets its name because you can hold it comfortably in your hand or carry it in a jacket pocket. In the 1990s, you could buy a handheld device called a personal digital assistant (PDA); the most popular one was the Palm Pilot. Today , the functions of the PDA have been incorporated in smart phones like the blackberry. Using these devices, you can store your schedule, track mileage, surf the internet, and check e-mail, among other things.

Desktop Computer• The desktop system is still available nut

not as common as the tower computer. The desktop system also comes with a separate computer case, keyboard and mouse and an optional monitor. In the desktop system, the computer case lies flat on the desk with the monitor sitting on top.

Tower computer

• Also called a minitower, this type of computer system is, by far, the most common type of computer. This type of computer typically comes with a computer case, keyboard , and mouse, and many vendors bundle a monitor with the system or permit you to buy the monitor separately. The computer case of a tower system as a vertical box.

Tablet PC• A tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal

computer with a touch screen interface. The tablet for factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger than a Smartphone. The most common type of tablet is the slate style, like Apple's I pad or Microsoft's surface. They have electronics integrated into the touch screen unit and lack a hardware keyboard. However, external keyboards are available for slate-style tablets.