Different types of computers

1. TYPES OF
COMPUTERS
Muhammed Ansar T.K.
Library Assistant
MES Ponnani College
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2. TYPES OF COMPUTERS
● Supercomputer
● Mainframe Computer
● Mini Computer
● Micro/Personal Computer
a. Desktop Computer
b. Laptop Computer
c. Tablet
d. Server computer
● Workstation

3. Supercomputer
● A powerful computer that can process large amounts of
data and do a great amount of computation very quickly.
● Supercomputers are fastest computers and are very
expensive
● Supercomputers are useful for applications involving very
large databases or that require a great amount of
computation.

4. Supercomputer
Supercomputers are used for complex tasks, such as:
● Weather forecasting
● Climate research
● Oil and gas exploration

5. Mainframe Computer
● A high-performance computer used for large information
processing jobs.
● It is a very large and expensive computer and is capable of
supporting hundreds, or even thousands of users
simultaneously.
● The chief difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe
is that a supercomputer channels all its power into executing a
few programs as fast as possible, whereas a mainframe uses its
power to execute many programs concurrently.

6. Mainframe Computer
Mainframe computers are useful for tasks related to:
● Census taking
● Industry and consumer statistics
● Enterprise resource planning

7. Mini Computer
● A mid-range computer that is intermediate in size, power,
speed, storage capacity, etc., between a mainframe and a
microcomputer.
● “Minicomputer” is a term that is no longer used much. In
recent years, minicomputers are often referred to as small or
midsize servers (a server is a central computer that provides
information to other computers).

8. Micro/Personal Computer
● A small computer designed for use by a single user at a
time.
● “Microcomputer” is now primarily used to mean a PC, but
it can refer to any kind of small computer, such as a
desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet, smartphone, or
wearable.

9. Micro/Personal Computer
a. Desktop Computer
A personal computer that is designed to stay at one location
and fits on or under a desk. It typically has a monitor,
keyboard, mouse, and a CPU

10. b. Laptop Computer
A portable personal computer that is small enough to rest on
the user's lap and can be powered by a battery. It includes a
flip down screen and a keyboard with a touchpad. Also
known as a notebook.

11. c. Tablet
A wireless touchscreen PC that is slightly smaller and weighs
less than the average laptop.

12. Server computer
● Server is defined as a computer or computer program which
manages access to a centralised resource or service in a
network.
● A server is a computer that provides data to other computers. It
may serve data to systems on a local area network (LAN) or a
wide area network (WAN) over the Internet.

13. Workstation
A high-performance computer system that is basically designed for
a single user and has advanced graphics capabilities, large storage
capacity, and a powerful central processing unit.

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