The document discusses different types of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that accepts instructions, manipulates information, displays data, and stores data. Computers have two main parts - hardware consisting of physical components, and software like operating systems and programs. The document describes common computer types including desktops, laptops, netbooks, servers, tablets, phones, game consoles and TVs. It notes that personal computers come in PC and Mac varieties, which have different operating systems and incompatible software.

1. Getting to Know Computers
CATHERINE THOMAS
IDOL CLASS SP12
MARCH 24, 2012

2. What is a Computer
 Electronic Device that
Accepts instructions or information
Manipulates information
Displays data
Stores data for later use

3. Computers Simplified
 Consists of two basic parts
 Hardware
Physical components
 Software
Microsoft Word
Games

4. Different Types of Computers
 Computers come in many shapes and sizes
 Perform different functions
 Part of our daily life

5. Desktop Computers
 Used by many people for work and play
 Can be small, medium or large
 Usually sit on a desk
 Easy to upgrade
 Cost less than laptops

6. Laptop Computers
 Battery powered
 Smaller than desktop
 More portable than desktop
 Difficult to upgrade

7. Netbooks
 Smaller than laptop
 Much small storage capacity than
laptop
 Mediocre video capability

8. Servers
• Computer that “serves up” information
to other computers
• Used by many businesses
• Can look like regular computer
• Play important part in making internet
work
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9. Other Types of Computers
• Lots of devices are
specialized
computers
• Tablet computers
• Mobile Phones
• Game Consoles
• TVs
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10. PCs and MACs
 Personal Computers come in two
different types
 PCs
 Macs
 Each has different operating
system
 Software for PC will not work on
Mac

11. Conclusion
 Computers are part of our everyday life
 Come in all different shapes and sizes
 Are basically same inside