Different kinds Of Computer

There are many terms used to describe computers. Most of these words imply the size, expected use or capacity of the computer.
While the term computer can be applied to virtually any device that has a microprocessor, most people think of a computer as a device that receives user information through a mouse or keyboard, processes it in some way and displays the result on a screen.

Do you know the different types of computers? See the next page to start with the first type of computer.

personal computer

The personal computer (PC) defines a computer designed for general use by a single person. While a Mac is a PC, most people relate the term to the systems that run the Windows operating system. Computers were first known as microcomputers because they were a complete computer but were built on a smaller scale than the huge systems used by most companies.

Desk

A PC that is not designed for portability is a desktop computer. The expectation with desktop systems is that you will configure the computer in a permanent location. Most desktops offer more power, storage, and versatility at a lower cost than their portable brothers.

Laptop

Also called laptops, laptops are laptops that integrate the screen, the keyboard, a pointing device or trackball, processor, memory and hard drive, all in a battery operated package slightly larger than an average hardcover book.

Netbook

Netbooks are ultra-portable computers that are even smaller than traditional laptops. The extreme profitability of netbooks (approximately $ 300 to $ 500) means they are cheaper than almost any new laptop you can find in retail stores. However, the internal components of netbooks are less powerful than those of ordinary laptops.

PDA

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are tightly integrated computers that often use flash memory instead of a hard drive for storage. These computers usually do not have keyboards but rely on touchscreen technology for user input. The PDAs are usually smaller than a pocket novel, very light and with a reasonable battery life. A slightly larger and heavier version of the PDA is the handheld.

Job

Another type of computer is a workstation. A workstation is simply a desktop computer that has a more powerful processor, additional memory and improved capabilities to perform a special task group, such as 3D graphics or game development.

Server

A computer that has been optimized to provide services to other computers through a network. The servers generally have powerful processors, lots of memory and large hard drives. The next type of computer can fill a whole room.

Mainframe

In the early days of computing, mainframes were huge computers that could fill a whole room or even a whole floor. As the size of the computers has decreased while the power has increased, the term mainframe has fallen into disuse in favor of the company's server. You will still hear the term used, especially in large companies to describe the huge machines that process millions of transactions every day.

Supercomputer

This type of computer usually costs hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Although some supercomputers are unique computer systems, most are made up of several high-performance computers that work in parallel as a single system. The best-known supercomputers are built by Cray Supercomputers

Laptop

The latest trend in computing is laptops. Basically, the common computer applications (email, database, multimedia, calendar/agenda) are integrated into watches, cell phones, viewers and even in clothing. For more information, check out these articles on computer clothing, smart watches and cloth computers.

June 09, 2018