The document outlines four types of computers: microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers, describing their functions and applications. Microcomputers are common in homes and offices; minicomputers serve multiple users at a lower cost; mainframes are large, expensive systems for centralized computing, and supercomputers are utilized for advanced scientific calculations. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages related to size, cost, and performance.

1. Types of
Computer

2. TYPES
OF
COMPUTER
MICROCOMPUTER01
MINICOMPUTER
02
MAINFRAME03
SUPERCOMPUTER
04
TYPES

3. M I C R O C O M P U T E R
Digital computer that works
on a microprocessor.
Used in homes and offices
Performs tasks such as word
processing, desktop publishing, and
accounting.

4. MICROCOMPUTER
DISADVANTAGESADVANTAGES
• Low processing speed• S m a l l s i z e
• L o w c o s t
• P o r t a b i l i t y

5. Minicomputer
01
02
03
Known as the mid-range server
Advantages
Cater to
multiple users
Lower costs
than
mainframes
Medium sized multiprocessing and
multi-user computer
Used by small companies
Disadvantages
 Large
 Bulky

6. Mainframe
Known as the
enterprise servers
01
Used for centralized
computing
03
Occupies entire room
or floors
02
Serve distributed users
and small servers in a
computing network
04

7. Mainframe
Advantages
Support many users and
instructions
Large memory
Disadvantages
 huge size
expensive

8. Fastest and expensive
Used by application for molecular
chemistry, nuclear research, weather
reports and advance physics.
Supercomputer
Consists of several computers
that work in parallel as single
system

9. Supercomputer
speed
Generate a large
amount of heat
Advantage
Disadvantages

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