3. Computer Types
Industry experts typically classify computers into several categories.
A computer’s size
Speed
Processing power
Price determine the category it best fits.
4. Computer Types (Personal Computer)
The personal computer is a computer device that can perform all of
its processing such as, input, output, and storage activities by itself.
Also, the personal computer contains a processor (CPU), memory devices and
one or more input, output and storage devices.
Personal Computers often include communications devices, such LAN, and WLAN
cards.
The most two popular architectures of personal computers are the PC and the
Apple.
5. Computer Types (Personal Computer)
PC usually uses Windows operating system while, Apple computers, such as
IMac, often use a Macintosh operating system. (Mac OS).
Personal computers have two main types of are desktop computers and
laptops
6. Computer Types (Desktop)
Computer Desktop is named with this name because the computer components
such as, input and output devices, system unit and any other computer devices
that are set entirely on or under a desk.
7. Computer Types (Laptop)
A notebook computer, also it is called a laptop computer, is a portable
and personal computer designed to fit on a lap.
Thus, it allows users to transport it from place to place.
Most notebooks can operate on batteries or a power supply or both.
Also, this kind of computer usually is more expensive than desktop
computers with equal capabilities.
8. Computer Types (Tablet PC)
Resembling a letter-sized slate, the Tablet PC is a particular type of notebook
computer that allows users to write or draw on the Tablet screen using a digital pen
some Tablet PC designs has an attached keyboard.
9. Computer Types (Mobile Devices)
The mobile device is a small device
Usually, it does not have disk drives
Instead, store data permanently on special memory inside the system unit
or secondary storage media such as memory cards.
Mobile users can connect a mobile device to a personal computer.
There are five popular types of mobile devices are smartphones, PDAs,
handheld computers, portable media players, and digital cameras.
10. Computer Types (Smart Phones)
The smartphone is a kind of cellular phone with the integrated computer and
other features not originally associated with telephones.
for example, Operating system the ability to run software applications and web
browsing.
11. Computer Types (Personal Digital Assistant)
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A PDA devices, are a device that stands for (personal digital assistant),
It provides personal information management functions,
For example, calendar, address book, appointment book, calculator
and notepad.
There are a variety of software application that provided are by PDAs for
example, word processing, spreadsheet, and games.
12. Computer Types (Portable Media Devices)
The portable media player is a mobile device on which users can store,
organize and play digital media.
For example, listening to music, watching videos and viewing photos on the
Screen.
13. Computer Types (Server)
Servers do server the primary controls access to the software, hardware, and
other resources on a network.
It provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
Servers can manage from two to several thousand connected computers at the same
time.
14. Computer Types (Embedded Computer)
An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a
component in a larger product.
Embedded computers are everywhere — at home, car and at work.
15. Computer Users
Nowadays, computers are used by many people for work, school
assignments, and other activities.
Different computer users require various types of hardware and software to meet
their needs adequately.
16. Computer Users (Types)
• Home user
• Small office/home office (SOHO) user
• Mobile user
• Power user
• Enterprise user
17. Home user
Users in this category use the computer for a variety of reasons.
18. Home Office Users
Computers support small business and home office users in managing
their resources effectively.
People with a home office and employees in small offices typically use a
personal computer for some or all of their duties.
19. Mobile Users
Users of this type, they can do homework, send messages, connect to the
Internet and play games while away from a wired connection.
20. Power User (Workstation user)
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It is another type of computer users,
It requires the capabilities of a workstation or other type of powerful
computer.
An example of this kind of users are architects, scientists, engineers and
graphic artists.
This kind of users requires computers with extremely fast processors
because of the nature of their work.
21. Enterprise User
An enterprise user has hundreds or thousands of employees that work in or
does business with offices across a region or the world.
Each employee who uses a computer in the enterprise is an enterprise user.
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