The document discusses different types of computers including supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers have high capacity and are used by large organizations for tasks like tracking space and weather. Mainframe computers occupy specially wired rooms, have great processing speeds and data storage, but are not as powerful as supercomputers. Minicomputers are known as midrange computers and are used by medium-size companies and departments of large companies. Microcomputers are the least powerful but most widely used, and come in desktop, notebook/laptop, tablet PC, and handheld varieties.

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TYPES OF COMPUTERS
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• Supercomputers
• Mainframe computers
• Minicomputers
• Microcomputers

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SUPERCOMPUTERS
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• High capacity
• Used by large organizations
• Tracking space
• Tracking weather

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M. Guymon
PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
SPRING 2003
HANDHELD
• Also called a PDA (Personal
Digital Assistant).
• A computer that fits into a pocket,
runs on batteries, and is used
while holding the unit in your
hand.
• Typically used as an appointment
book, address book, calculator,
and notepad.
• Can be synchronized with a
personal microcomputer as a
backup.

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MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
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• Occupies specially wired, air-conditioned rooms
• Capable of great processing speeds and data storage
• Not as powerful as supercomputers

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MINICOMPUTERS
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• Known as midrange computers
• Medium-size companies
• Used by departments of large companies

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MICROCOMPUTERS
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• Least powerful
• Widely used
• Four types
• Desktop
• Notebook or laptop
• Tablet PC
• Handheld

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