2. Desktop
● The desktop computer is the more popular kind of computer as
it is the most oldest.
● There are many companies that make desktop computers such
as Dell and Apple.
● The desktop is now used through almost every company in the
world.
● Some computers are built for different things like gaming.
3. Laptop
● The laptop is like a portable computer that is starting to be more
common.
● It allows people to use it anywhere providing they have enough
battery life.
● Like the computer, there are different builds for the laptop such
as gaming, however there are a large variety of sorts such as
Alienware laptops.
● The biggest problem with a laptop is that it can overheat if used
exessively but more modern laptops are preventing this
problem.
4. Tablet
● The tablet has become a revolutionary step forward in
technology.
● Most tablets now use a touch screen as an interface.
● The most common tablet used today is the Apple iPad or iPad
2.
● There is now more and more tablets being released as they
now become more popular for their portability.
5. Games Console
● The games console has become very popular since the time it
was first invented, especially with the adults/teenagers.
● They main purpose of a games console is to play video games,
but modern games console can allow media and internet usage.
● You can play with your friends online or just chat with them.
● There are different kinds of games consoles, the most popular
being the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and the Wii.
6. Mobile
● The mobile phone is a piece of technology that has now
become an accessory to most of the public.
● You can make calls and texts and send them to your friends.
● There are different brands of phone such as Apple's iPhone,
HTC's Wildfire S or Samsung's Galaxy Ace.
● Modern smartphones can use the internet or Wi-Fi and also
play games or as they are also known as "Apps".
7. PDA
● The PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant.
● It's purpose is to go on the internet as a mobile standard.
● It is quite an old peice of tech and not many people use it as it is
being taken over by the more popular smartphones and tablets.
● Some people today could say that the PDA has transferred onto
the smartphones.
8. Base Unit
● The base unit is the main thing that powers and runs a
computer.
● It is the case that houses the main components that help run
the computer.
● Some cases are different to others but they all connect to the
desktop computer.
