The document discusses different types and classifications of computers. It describes analog computers that process continuously varying data, digital computers that manipulate data with accuracy, and hybrid computers that combine analog and digital elements. Computers are classified by size and capability as microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers. It provides details on different forms of computers including desktop PCs, notebooks, handheld devices, workstations, multimedia computers, and server systems.

2. TYPES AND
CLASSIFICATION OF
COMPUTERS
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT AND
TECHNOLOGY

3. GROUP MEMBERS:
• Vasundhara Singh
• Madhuri Iyer
• Bhagyashree Dashpute
• Kalyani Shinde
• Neha Saha
• Deepak Gupta

4. CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER
Analog computer
Digital computer
Hybrid computer

5. ANALOG COMPUTER

6. ANALOG COMPUTERS
 Processes data that vary continuously
e.g.: speed, humidity etc.
 Used in scientific and industrial
establishments.

7. DIGITAL COMPUTER

8. DIGITAL COMPUTERS
 Performs calculations.
 Manipulates data with great accuracy.
Digital Computers
General purpose Special purpose

9. HYBRID COMPUTER

10. HYBRID COMPUTERS
 Combination of both analog and digital
computers.
 Converts analog signals and digital
signals vice-versa.
 Uses the features of both analog and
digital computers.

11. CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
Micro computers
Mini computers
Mainframe computers
Super computers

12. MICRO COMPUTERS
 Also called a Personal computer (PC).
 Limited processing power and storage capacity.
 Single user.
MICRO
COMPUTERS
Portable
Desktop PC
computers

13. MINI COMPUTER

14. MINI COMPUTERS
 High speed
 High processing power
 Large storage capacity
 Supports multiple users
 High speed printers

15. MAINFRAME COMPUTER

16. MAINFRAME COMPUTER
 Shared by large no. of users. e.g. banks,
airline reservation, railways etc.
 High speed.
 Needs air conditioned room.
 Manufactured by IBM, Sun Micro System.

17. SUPER COMPUTER

18. SUPER COMPUTERS
 Very high speed as compared to other
computers.
 Speed is measured in Nanosecond.
 Used by metrological department.
 Space association
 Militaries

19. Desktop PC
Servers Mini computer
Handheld Mainframe
computer TYPES computer
OF
COMPUTERS
Notebook Super
computers computer
Multimedia Work Station

20. DESKTOP COMPUTER

21. DESKTOP COMPUTER
 Apple Macintosh uses
 Good storage and
the Macintosh
memory capacity. operating system
 The operating (Mac OS)
system used are
Windows-XP,
Windows-2003.
 Manufactured by
IBM.

22. NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS
 Looks like a closed noted book
 Portable, run on batteries
 contains track ball or track pad

23. HANDHELD COMPUTER

24. HANDHELD COMPUTERS
 Small in size and
portable.
 Easily fit in users
pocket.
 Can also be
connected to internet

25. WORK STATION

26. WORK STATION
ST
 Uses RISC Chip
 Performs high mathematical calculation
 Uses CAD technology
 High resolution and large memory
 Manufactured by IBM, HP, Sun Micro

27. MULTIMEDIA

28. MULTIMEDIA
MULTIMEDI
 Play audio and video.
 Consists of sound
card, CD-ROM, DVD-
ROM & Speakers.
 Used for playing MP3
Players, VCD-DVD,
Multimedia games &
making presentations.

29. SERVERS

30. SERVERS
 Used in network or in Internet.
 Huge storage capacity and memory.
 Web servers are used for hosting web sites.
 Mail servers are used for
SERVERS
Web Server Mail Server