3. MICRO COMPUTER
Digital Computer that works on the
microprocessor.
Used in homes and offices
Common microcomputers include laptops and
desktops
Performs task such as word processing , desktop
publishing and accounting.
Other than personal computers, microcomputers
also include smartphones, notebooks,
workstations and embedded systems.
Advantages:
Less cost
Small size
portable
Disadvantage:
Low processing speed
4. MINI COMPUTER
Known as the mid range server.
Medium size multiprocessing and multi user
Computer.
Used by small size Companies.
Popular Minicomputers includes K-202, SDS-92
and IBM Midrange computer
Advantages:
Cater to multiple user
Low cost than the mainframe
Computer
Disadvantage:
Large
Bulky
5. MAINFRAME COMPUTER
Known as enterprise server.
Occupies entire room or floor.
Used for centralize computing.
Server distributed user and small server in computing
network.
Some of the popular mainframe computers are Fujitsu’s ICL
VME and Hitachi’s Z800.
Advantages:
Supports many users and
instructions.
Large memory
Disadvantage:
Huge size
Expensive
6. SUPER COMPUTER
Faster and expensive.
Consist of several Computer that works on the parallel as a single
system
They are used to perform specialized tasks such as scientific
simulations, weather forecasting, nuclear energy research, and
earthquake studies.
A supercomputer needs to be kept in large air-conditioned rooms;
some can even occupy an entire building.
Examples: IBM’s Sequoia, TIANHE-1 and PARAM.
Advantages:
speed
Disadvantage:
Generate large amount of heat during the operation.
