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    Microcomputer Small, low cost digital computer Consists of microprocessor, storage unit, input channel, output channel. Desktop -Also called PC, not very expensive. - Laptop - use anywhere, anytime, no external power supply (rechargeable battery), expensive. - palmtop - store in pocket, use electronic stylus for input, no disk drive but can be connected.

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    Microcomputer Small, low cost digital computer Consists of microprocessor, storage unit, input channel, output channel. Desktop -Also called PC, not very expensive. - Laptop - use anywhere, anytime, no external power supply (rechargeable battery), expensive. - palmtop - store in pocket, use electronic stylus for input, no disk drive but can be connected.

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    Classification of Computers

    Classification of computers
    Computers

    Micro Desktop

    Mini

    Mainframe Super

    Portable

    Microcomputer
    Desktop Personal Digital Assistant (hand-held computer)

    Laptop

    Classification of computers
    Microcomputer Small, low cost digital computer Consists of microprocessor, storage unit, input channel, output channel. Complete microcomputer system ? Examples Desktop -Also called PC, not very expensive. Laptop -Also called notebook, use anywhere, anytime, no external power supply (rechargeable battery), expensive Handheld computers - Also called palmtop, store in pocket, use electronic stylus for input, no disk drive but can be connected

    Minicomputer

    Minicomputer
    Small digital computer Faster than microcomputer Mid-range computer Centralized storehouse Multi-user systems, used for interactive applications Examples PDP 11, IBM (8000 series), VAX 7500

    Mainframe Server

    Mainframe

    Mainframe computer
    Ultra-high performance computer High-end computer processor Fast Simultaneous execution of many programs Large information storage Used in business and scientific applications Examples IBMs ES000, VAX 8000, CDC 6600

    Supercomputer

    Supercomputer
    FLOPS Highest processing speed (MFLOPS) Contains a number of CPUs that operate in parallel Fastest, costliest, most powerful computer Animations Simulate complex models

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