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