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Types of Computers (Computers (LAPTOP (Features (Lightweight, Low power…

- - - - Advantages:
        
        Spare parts and connections tend to be standardised, this means lower costs.
        
        Tend to have a better specification for a given price
        
        Internet access more stable
        
        They are usually fixed in one location so there are less chances of the compuer being damaged
      - Disadvantages:
        
        Not portable
        
        Necesary to copy files, etc. when you want to work elsewhere
        
        It is more compicated to carry around all the components needed
  - - - Advantages:
        
        There are notrailing wires, etc.
        
        Can take full advantage of WI-FI
        
        They can link into any multimedia system
      - Disadvantages:
        
        Easier to steal
        
        Limited battery life, user may need to carry a heavy adaptor
        
        Keyboard and pointing devices can sometimes be awkward to use
    - - Lightweight
      - Low power consumption
      - Generally, the processor doesn't generate too much heat
  - - - Their main purpose is to run commercial applications where huge amounts of data need to be processed everyday
      - Features
        
        Have several CPUs
        
        Very fast processor speeds
        
        Support multiple operating systems
        
        and more
- - - - Fast to switch on
      - Don't generate any heat
      - The power button is pressed it goes into standby but remains connected to the internet
      - and more
    - - Have limited memory or storage compared to a laptop
      - They can be expensive to run if the internet because it is frequently accessed via 3G/4G/5G networks
      - Difficult to transfer files
      - Support less types of file format
      - Typing on touch screen may be slow and error-phone
- - - - Surf the net
      - Calendar functions
      - Streaming of videos and music
      - instant access to social networks and messaging
    - - Very small and lightweght
      - Connect to the internet while on the move
      - Hundreds of Apps
      - Reasonable battery life
    - - The screens are small that they make it difficult to read and difficult to type
      - Web browsing and photography consume the battery quickly
      - It is much easier to lose a smartphone
- - - - Internet connectivity
      - Ability to make and respond phone calls
      - GPS
      - and more
    - - More convenient than smartphones because the notifications are delivered straight to the user's wrist
      - It very useful for monitoring fitness and health regimes
    - - Smartwatches are large and bulky so they are uncomfortable to wear
      - They tend to be rather unatractive in design