Computer systems can generally be categorized into laptops, tablets, desktops, servers, smartphones, game consoles, and embedded systems. Laptops and tablets are portable but less powerful than desktops due to smaller components. Desktops have more processing power because components are larger and separated. Servers manage network requests and capabilities depend on network size. Smartphones are slower than tablets due to smaller hardware but have mobile network access. Game consoles are designed for gaming while embedded systems control everyday devices.

1. Computer Systems

2. Laptop
• Laptops are devices that have almost the
same capabilities of a computer, the main
difference is portability.
• Laptops are not as powerful as computers,
with a slower processer than most computers,
and smaller memory.
• The reason for this is that to make them
portable, they must be easy to carry, therefore
most parts are small.

3. Tablet
• This is much like laptops, but smaller.
• They have smaller processers, memory etc.
than laptops
• Tablets are more accessible than laptops, as
they can be used out in the open.
• It also allows more network capabilities with
3G

4. Desktop
• This has a lot of power, as it does not need
portable capabilities like laptops and tablets.
• They have larger processers and memory, with
more power because of this.
• The screen is separated from the rest of the
system, and so is the mouse and keyboard.
• With them separated from the main system,
there is bigger space for larger internal
components

5. Servers
• These manages the service in a network
• It carries out the requests of the network’s
clients
• Some servers have more desktop parts than
others depending on it’s function in a network
• Depending on how many clients use the
network, some servers have different speed
times

6. Smartphones
• Smartphones work much like tablet, but are slower
because of hardware capabilities.
• Hardware is much smaller, so to allow this size things
would not work as well as they do on tablets.
• Network-wise, they have more capabilities in outdoors
because of 3G functions on smartphones, which
connect in places with no Wi-fi.
• They are very accessible as they are pocket-size, so can
be taken out to perform tasks at any time.
• Battery life is a downside to smartphones, as they only
last for a few hours, depending on what is performed
on it.

7. Games Consoles
• Game consoles can be used like desktops, but
are specifically designed for gaming.
• Unlike desktops, they cannot be upgraded to
different drivers or adapter cards.
• They also have capabilities that computers do
not, including motion controls.
• They are more designed for families and non-
technical people to play games, as they are
easier to use to play games than a PC.

8. Embedded systems
• These are systems specifically designed for
every-day uses.
• They have specific controls, performances etc.
• These can be microcontrollers (Chips) or
digital signal processors.
• Examples can include radios in cars, traffic
lights, MP3 players.