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Unit 2 1.3 Types of Info access and storage devices (Hand held (Small…
Unit 2 1.3 Types of Info access and storage devices
Hand held
Small tablet e.g. Kindle
Processing power:
1GHz dual-core processor
Versatility:
Android apps (games, video players, music)
Amazon prime (Video)
Books (reading)
Storage capacity:
3-8Gb
Advantages:
-Half the size of Ipads so easier portability
-Full colour screen 7” 1024x600 resolution
-Aimed as a media consumption device
Disadvantages:
-Not as fast as an Ipad
-Lower graphics
-Much lower storage compared to Ipad
Smartphone e.g. Samsung Galaxy
Processing power:
4x2.5 GHz octa-core processor
Versatility:
Android apps (games, video players, music)
Storage capacity:
8-64Gb
Advantages:
-Aesthetically appealing, not too bulky
-Comfortable to hold
-Excellent display 2960 x 1440 resolution
Disadvantages:
-Not as fast as an Ipad
-Lower graphics
-Much lower storage compared to Ipad
Portable
Laptop
e.g Alienware 17
Processing power:
Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor
Versatility :
Windows OS (store, games, music video player)
High performance for gaming
Storage capacity:
32GB (upgradable)
Disadvantages:
-Made of aluminium, can weigh it down
-Runs on battery life
Advantages:
-Amazing processor and quality
-Perfect for gaming
-Strong resistance
Large tablet
e.g. Ipad Pro
Processing power:
A9X chip and Apple M9 motion co-processor
Versatility:
App store (video player, music, IOS games)
Safari (web search)
Storage capacity:
Up to 512GB
Disadvantages:
-Alot thicker than other ipads
-High price
-Limited software
Advantages:
-30% faster than the previous generation
-Amazing quality, large screen
-So much storage
Shared
Database server
Advantages:
-Allows the running of database within programs
Disadvantages:
-Large bulky
-Sufficient storage space needed
Processing power:
Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3
Versatility:
Storage (documentation)
Storage capacity:
Upgradable
Data Center
Processing power:
Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4
Versatility:
security
performance
Storage capacity:
1-15 square feet
Advantages:
-Enhanced security
-Great performance
Disadvantage:
-Heating, requires cooling unit
Fixed
Desktop computer
e.g. HP Pavilion 580-072na power Desktop
Advantages:
-Produces HD quality
-Perfect for gaming, work/documentation
-Fast processing speeds
Disadvantage:
-Large bulky heavy
Processing power:
Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ quad core Processor
Versatility:
Software (games, music players, video players, communication)
browsers (video,
Storage capacity:
16GB memory + 128 storage
Games consoles
e.g. Nintendo Switch
Advantages:
-Becomes portable by built in tablet
-High performance
Disadvantages:
-Limited software
-Low tablet battery
Processing power:
Tegra X1 processor
Versatility:
software (games, music players, video players)
Storage capacity:
4GB memory 32GB storage