What is a Computer The Types of Computers: Super, Mainframe, Mini and Micro Usages of Computer

2. A computer is an electronic device
that manipulates information, or
data. It has the ability
to store, retrieve,
and process data.

3.  Super Computer
 Mainframe Computer
 Minicomputer
 Microcomputer

4.  The most powerful computers in terms of
performance and data processing.
 These are specialized and task specific
computers used by large organizations to
conduct research.
 They are very expensive and very large in
size.

5.  Space Exploration
 Earthquake studies
Weather Forecasting
 Nuclear weapons testing

7.  They are quite expensive
Used by large firms and government
organizations to run their business
operations.
 It can process and store large amount
of data.
Banks and educational institutions use
mainframe computers to store data
about their customers and students.

9. Minicomputers are used by small
businesses and firms.
 They are also called as “Midrange
Computers”.
These computers are not designed for a
single user.
Minicomputers are for specific
purposes.

11. Desktop computers, laptops, personal
digital assistant (PDA), tablets & smart
phones are all types of microcomputers.
They are the cheapest among the other
types of computers.
 They are designed for general usage
like entertainment, education and work
purposes.

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