14. Computer Comparison EMBEDDED SYSTEM = A processor inside another device, for example, a microwave, sky + box. Type RAM Hard Disk Processor Peripherals Palmtop 256Mb 1Gb (Solid State) 500-800MHz Stylus Touch Sensitive Monitor Laptop 3Gb RAM 320GB 2.2 GHz possibly dual core Touch Pad LCD/TFT Monitor Desktop 4Gb RAM 500Gb 3.2Ghz possibly quad core Mouse, Keyboard, LCD Monitor Mainframe Approx 32Gb RAM 8Tb or more 3.2Ghz possible 16 processors or more