This document summarizes the purpose of several common computing devices: PDAs provide portable organization and communication tools, laptops are mobile versions of desktop computers, netbooks have limited capabilities for basic tasks on the go, PC base units serve as permanent centralized storage and applications hubs, mobile phones enable independent communication anywhere, game consoles focus on entertainment media and games, and servers host files, applications, and web access for multiple users.

1. Non-technical presentation
By Daniel Moore

2. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
• The purpose of a PDA is to make life
easier with a calendar, send/receive
emails, can access internet, manages your
schedules, has windows os and also has
multimedia features.

3. laptop
• The purpose of laptops is to provide users
with the capabilities of a desktop computer
rolled into a small, portable unit which are
manly used on the go. A laptop can use
operating systems such as Windows or
Mac.

4. Netbook
• The purpose of a netbook is that can do
the same tasks as a normal computer,
such as email checking and internet but
because of their size, they are limited in
the types of tasks they are able to do and
cannot perform high performance required
tasks such as games.

5. PC Base Unit
• The purpose of a PC Base Unit is a
computer that is in a permanent position
which can be used store information and
to store and use applications. It can be
used as a centralized backup point for
multiple laptops or users.

6. Mobile Phone
• The purpose of a mobile phone is easy
and independent communication. They are
very potable and can be used anywhere.
Can be used to:
• Message
• Call
• E-mail
• Applications

7. Games Console
• A games console main purpose is to play
games, DVDs and CDs. There are many
different types of consoles that can be
used at home or can be used on the go.

8. Server
• The main purpose of a server is to host
files, applications and to provide web
access which can be used to surf the web
or to backup files.