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Lesson 4 Types of Computer

The document provides an overview of four main types of computers: supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers are used for high-capacity tasks by large organizations, while mainframes handle high-volume data processing. Microcomputers are the smallest category, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and handheld devices.

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Lesson 4 Types of Computer

The document provides an overview of four main types of computers: supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers are used for high-capacity tasks by large organizations, while mainframes handle high-volume data processing. Microcomputers are the smallest category, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and handheld devices.

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INTRODUCTION TO

COMPUTER SYSTEM

Types of Computer
TYPES OF COMPUTER

TYPES OF COMPUTERS
• Supercomputers
• Mainframe computers
• Minicomputers
• Microcomputers
TYPES OF COMPUTER
SUPER COMPUTERS
➢ High capacity
➢ Used by very large organizations
❖ Tracking space

❖ Tracking weather

➢ It was used to solve problems involving by


major universities, military agencies and
scientific research laboratories.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
➢-Occupies specially wired, air-conditioned
rooms
➢-Capable of great processing speeds and data
storage
➢-Not as powerful as supercomputers
• -designed to handle very high volume input
and output (I/O) and emphasize throughout
computing
- It is used mainly, by large organizations

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TYPES OF COMPUTER
MINI COMPUTERS
- Known as midrange computers
- Used by medium-size companies
- Used by departments of large companies

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TYPES OF COMPUTER

MICRO COMPUTERS
-Small desktop or portable computer typically designed to be used by
one person at a time
-Microcomputers are the smallest of the four classes of computer (the
others are supercomputer, mainframe, and minicomputer).

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TYPES OF COMPUTER

FOUR TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS


• Desktop Desktop Notebook

• Notebook or laptop
• Tablet PC
• Handheld
Tablet PC
Handheld

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TYPES OF COMPUTER

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

Are small enough to fit on top of or alongside a desk yet are too big
to carry around

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TYPES OF COMPUTER
NOTEBOOK OR LAPTOP COMPUTERS
Notebook, also known as laptop computers, are portable, lightweight, and
fit into most briefcases

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TYPES OF COMPUTER
TABLET PC
Is a type of notebook computer that accepts your handwriting. This input is
digitized and converted to standard text that can be further processed by
programs such as a word processor.

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TYPES OF COMPUTER
HANDHELD
Are the smallest and are also known as palm computers. These systems
typically combine pen input, writing recognition, personal organizational
tools, and
communications capabilities.

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TYPES OF COMPUTER
WORKSTATION

- used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM), desktop publishing, software


development and other types of applications that require a moderate amount
of computing power and relatively high quality graphics capabilities

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