This document discusses different types of technology including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, servers, game consoles, and embedded systems. It provides definitions and examples for each type, highlighting key features. Examples given include the Acer Z5771 desktop PC, Apple iMac, Samsung laptop, Apple MacBook Pro, Asus Transformer Prime tablet, Apple iPad 2, HTC Sensation smartphone, Xbox 360 game console, and BMW iDrive and Eurofighter Typhoon embedded systems.

2.  This presentation will explore the world of
technology that has been developed over the
years to become what we it is now.
 The vast plate of forms of technology available
today is highly extensive, and we mostly sub-
consciously absorb the availability we are supplied
all over the world. This is what makes the 21st
century, forever growing and filling pool of
technology.

3.  Desktop PC
 Laptop/Netbook
 Tablet PC
 Smartphone
 Server
 Games Console
 Embedded Computer System

4.  Definition – A desktop PC is designed primarily to be regularly used at one
location is the form of a base unit and a monitor, attached to various
peripherals.
 Examples – Key Features:
› ACER Z5771-I3ALL IN ONE PC • Full HD Touchscreen
• 23 inch screen
• Acer TouchPortal
• 6GB RAM
• 2.5 GHz Processor Intel Core i5
• 1.5 TB HDD
› APPLE 21.5 INCH IMAC i5 500GBMC309B/A
Key Features:
• 21.5” IPS LCD LED lit screen Full HD
• 2.5 GHz Core i5 processor
• Mac OS X
• 500 GB HDD
• 4GB RAM

5.  Definition – A portable, microcomputer that is designed for use on the go.
This is the major appeal to consumer worldwide.
 Examples –
› SAMSUNG NP700Z5A-S0515.6" LAPTOP
Key Features:
• 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2430M
• Windows 7 64-bit OS
• 750GB HDD
• HD Audio Quality
• 15.6” SuperBright HD LED
• Intel HD Graphics
• 6GB RAM
› APPLE 15 INCH MACBOOK PRO 500GB MD318B/A
Key Features:
• Intel Core i7 Processor
• Mac OS X
• 4GB RAM
• 500GB HDD
• 15.6” LED energy efficient widescreen
• HD graphics

6.  Definition – A tablet PC is a form of microcomputer that functions mainly
through a touch input or stylus activated LCD screen.
 Examples –
› ASUS Eee PAD TRANSFORMER PRIME10.1 INCH TABLET 32GB
Key Features:
• Android 3.2 Honeycomb
• 10.1” LCD touchscreen
• NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad core processor
• SD front and rear cameras
• 32GB HDD
• QWERTY keyboard dock
› APPLE IPAD 2 WIFI 32GBBLACK - MC770B/A
Key Features:
• iOS 5
• Multi touch 9.7” LED display
• Apple A5 processor
• SD and HD front and rear cameras
• 1GHz Dual Core Processor
• 32GB HDD

7.  Definition – A smartphone is a mobile phone that incorporates the mutli
functionality of a PDA, and offers many advanced computer abilities
compared against basic mobile phones.
 Examples –
Key Features:
› HTC Sensation • 1.2 GHz Dual Core Scorpion
• 4.3” 256 ppi S-LCD Screen
• 8MP Dual LED flash auto focus 1080p video recording
• Android OS Gingerbread
• 768MB RAM
Key Features:
• 1 GHz Dual Core Cortex – A9
› iPhone 4S - • 3.5” 330 ppi LED backlit IPS TFT
• 8MP LED flash camera
• IOS 5.1
• 512MB RAM

8.  Definition - A computer or computer program that manages access to a
centralized resource or service in a network.
 Example –
› RQ5-6224-2i 24x SATA/SAS Opteron 6000
Key Features:
• Quad 8/12/16 Core Opteron CPU
Server
• SATA 6GB/s
• 1500W PSU
• Up to 512GB DDR3
• Up to 72TB Storage

9.  Definiton – A video games console is an interactive entertainment computer
that is designed for gaming using stored games or game discs.
 Examples –
Key Features:
› Microsoft Xbox 360
• 250GB HDD
• Built in Wi-Fi 802.11n
• DVD drive
• Component and HDMI output
• Kinect compatible
Key Features:
› Playstation 3 • 320GB HDD
• Built in Wi-Fi
• DVD drive
• HDMI output
• 1080p resolution
• Bluetooth
• 3D/Blu-ray compatible

10.  Definition – An embedded system is a computer system integrated into
another complete device that often includes pieces of hardware or
mechanical parts that interact with the embedded system.
 Example –
› BMW iDrive
Key Features:
• LCD screen
• Controller knob on centre
console
• GPS enabled
• Radio/CD function
• TV tuner
• DVD changer
• BMW night vision
• Sideview/rearview camera
• 80GB HDD

11.  Example –
› Eurofighter Typhoon
Description:
The Eurofighter Typhoon is an extremely
unstable plane, without the embedded
computer system, it would not be able to fly.
The embedded computer system enable every
part of the plane to be controlled via a
computer, allowing every component to be
adjusted and measured.
The complexity of the system is almost not in
comprehendible to most ordinary people, and
can only be controlled after much
understanding and learning of how to.