Categories of Computers

SUPERCOMPUTERS

MAINFRAMES

PERSONAL COMPUTERS

MOBILE COMPUTERS & DEVICES

the fastest, most powerful & most expensive computer that is capable of processing many trillions of instructions in a single second.

a large,expensive,powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

used in : online banking,automotive design & aerospace

used in ; hospitals,universities & large business

computer that can perform all of its input,processing, output, & storage activities by itself

two types of personal computers:

Dekstop

designed to be a stationary location & fits on or under a desk or table.

Notebook

a portable,personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.

contains a processor,memory, & one or more input, output, storage devices & communications device.

Mobile computer

portable personal computer,designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place.

Tablet

Mobile devices

Netbook

computing device small enough for a user to hold in his or her hand.

Smart phone

Digital Media Player

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS

a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

are everywhere - at home, in car or at work

Air conditioner

ATM machine