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Types of Computers Explained

This document discusses different types of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that can store, retrieve, process, and communicate information. Personal computers were introduced in 1981 and were commonly used for tasks like word processing and spreadsheets. The main types of computers are desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, servers, and game consoles. Desktops are intended for single location use while laptops are portable. Netbooks are smaller and less powerful than laptops. Tablets and smartphones allow for touch input and mobile apps. Servers provide data to other connected computers in a network. Game consoles are for playing interactive games.

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Types of Computers Explained

This document discusses different types of computers. It defines a computer as an electronic device that can store, retrieve, process, and communicate information. Personal computers were introduced in 1981 and were commonly used for tasks like word processing and spreadsheets. The main types of computers are desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, servers, and game consoles. Desktops are intended for single location use while laptops are portable. Netbooks are smaller and less powerful than laptops. Tablets and smartphones allow for touch input and mobile apps. Servers provide data to other connected computers in a network. Game consoles are for playing interactive games.

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INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
What is
Computer?
 originally refers to a job title for a
person whose line of work is count
repetitive numbers and calculations.

 the meaning of computer was


changed until the end of the 19th
century when people realized that
machines can accurately perform
calculations faster than human
being
Electronic Device that has the
ability to :
 STORE. A computer has the capacity to save
or keep data for later use.
 RETRIEVE. A computer can load a saved file.
 PROCESS. A computer can create an output
based on the input of the user.
 COMMUNICATE. It can send and receive
information.
Personal computer
• Was introduced in 1981
• Means a desktop microcomputer compatible with
IBM.
• It is called IBM because it was designed and created
by International Business Machine Company.
• commonly used in businesses for desktop
publishing, word processing, spreadsheet, data
management, and games.
Types of Computer
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computers
 can be used
at home, work, school
or the library.
• They have different
sizes and
styles, intended to be
used at single location.
•It is easy to upgrade
and expand by adding
•new parts and
accessories.
•It is affordable and can
be assembled easily
Laptop Computers
 Are compact with
rechargeable batteries.
 It is portable and can be
carried and used in different
locations.
 It is also called the all in one
computer because all its parts
are integrated in one
component.
• Is light, low power notebook
Netbook computer
• It differs from a laptop
through its size, prize, and
specifications.
• It has a smaller size, cheaper
price and has less processing
power than a full sized
laptop.
• It is also called a “small form”
computer
Tablet Computers

• Is also known as tab or pad.


• A computer with display, circuitry, and battery in one
component.
• It has a touch-sensitive screen, camera, microphone,
virtual pop-up, keyboard, speaker, PowerPoints and
other features.
• A finger or stylus gestures can create instructions,
making computing hand held, fast and easy to use.
Smart phones/ mobile phones
• mobile phones with advanced
computing features than a regular
phone.
• Smart phones are built with a mobile
operating system with digital camera,
media player, calendar, wifi web
browsing , reminders, and GPS
navigation.
• It is loaded with 3rd party applications
that enable users to browse
information, communicate, and enjoy
Other types of computer
SERVER
• Is a computer system that is
used as the central provider of
data in a network .
• It “serves up “ information to
other computers.
• It looks like a regular desktop
but it designed to process and
deliver data to other
computers connected to it.
Game Consoles
• Are a type of computer used for playing
games
• It is a device programmed to output
audio and video signal to display an
interactive game.
• It can also contain different features such
as WIFI connectivity, downloadable
applications, sensor movement detection
and wed browsing.
Example : Nintendo wii, xbox, and
playstation

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