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Types Of Computers |
By: Katherine Chen |
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Super Computers |
> These are the fastest and most expensive computers in the world.
> Mainly used in large universities for research, pharmaceutical organizations for drug research and the military for weapon research. |
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Mainframe Computers |
> These are large and powerful computers. They are slower than supercomputers but are drastically less in price.
> They can execute billions of instructions per second. They are found in:
* Utility Companies ( Calculate customers bills) * Banks ( Managing customers accounts) * Insurance ( keep track of policies and claims) * Airlines ( deals with bookings,tickets etc. ) *Police ( to store data collected each day on crimes)
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Personal Computers |
>These are very powerful and are relatively inexpensive.
>They are not mobile.
>Found in Homes and Offices and are used to * Running office applications * For CAD design * Editing videos * Creating and playing music * Accessing the internet |
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Laptop |
> Are very similar to personal computers
> Mobile
> Has an integrated keyboard
>Has a battery that needs to be charged
>Just as powerful as personal computers |
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Netbooks |
>Much smaller than laptops
>Less powerful than a laptop or personal computer
>Very mobile
>Has a battery that needs to be charged Uses flash memory |
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Tablet Computers |
>Extremely mobile and thin device
>Contains a touch screen that you use to control the device.
>Has a battery that need to be charged
>Can connect to the internet
>Programs are found in apps |
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Smart Phones |
>A developed mobile phone
>Multi-functional device
>Programs are found in the app store
>Has a battery that needs to be charged
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Embedded Computer |
A single chip that contains all the elements that are essential for any computer *Ram *ROM *CPU *Input *Output *Clock Also found in > televisions > washing machines > microwaves >cameras > cars > dishwashers |
