 Computers can be classified based on size and computing power.

Computing power – is the ability of a computer to perform work and carry out
number of instruction in a given time.
- How fast and accurate a computer responds to our command.
- Amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system.
- Estimated in terms of accuracy, efficiency and speed of executing
computer program instructions
 However, as technology advances, these classifications tend to
overlap as modern computers have become smaller, yet more
powerful, and relatively cheaper.
As we observe modern computers nowadays have become more convenient and
accessible to use.
 There are 5 general classifications of computers.
1. Personal Computer – is a small, single user computer
based on a microprocessor.
 A personal computer has a size capabilities and price
that is feasible (possible) for individual use.
 It has a keyboard for entering data, monitor for
displaying information, and a storage device for
saving data.
 As you can see in the image example, we are all
familiar with PC’s, actually this is the PC that we are
all familiar with diba, but you might be confuse since
in our previous discussion probably the week before
last week, when Sir Ed asked one of our classmates
to differentiate Personal Computer with I think it was
Desktop Computer, then he later explained that a
Personal Computer is a device that are small enough
to carry. Then you might wonder “deri man ito madali
madara na aada ha picture,” actually this kind of pc
 bagan an traditional na pc and now iton mga modern
pc na is an mga easy to carry na
but as technology advances diba mas nagiging
convenient sila, to the point that they’ve become easy
to carry devices na like laptops, smartphones, and
tablets.
 It is mainly use for multimedia entertainment, playing
PC games, accessing the internet, making
files/documents/presentations, and etc.
2. Workstation – is a powerful, single user computer
 Workstation has more powerful microprocessor
and high quality monitor.
 Basically it has advanced graphic capabilities, large
storage capacity, and powerful central processing
unit.
 You’re probably familiar with workstation especially sa
mga gamers since sometimes this is used for gaming.
But the main function of workstation would include
computer design, 3D graphics and animation, video
and audio production, weather modeling and other
simulations and scientific work.
3. Mini-computer – is a multi-user computer capable of
supporting from 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously.
 As you can see in the example given, a minicomputer
is at the center of those laptops, bagan it shows how
it works, it allows multiple users to connect and work
simultaneously.
 A minicomputer has average computing power.
 It is commonly used for scientific and engineering
computations, business transactions, file handling,
 and database management, like in the banks or
supermarket.
4. Mainframe – is a powerful multi-user computer capable of
supporting hundreds or thousands of users
simultaneously.
 Unlike mini-computer, mainframe is large in size and
has high computing power and can support many
simultaneous executions of programs.
 It is commonly used by large organization for critical
application like industry and consumer statistics,
enterprise resource planning, and large-scale
transaction processing.
5. Supercomputer – is an extremely fast computer that can
perform millions of instructions per second
 They are very expensive and are employed
for specialized applications that requires
immense amount of mathematical calculations
or high speed computations.
 It is used by very large organizations for
weather forecasting, analysis of geological
data, even in NASA for space exploration etc.
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BECAUSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTERS

ARE ALSO NOW CATHEGORIZED INTO SEVERAL TYPES DUE TO THE
INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE DEVICES AND THE PROLIFERATION (OR
THE RAPID INCREASE IN NUMBERS n) OF INTERNET- CAPABLE
DEVICES.
SPECIALIZED COMPUTERS ARE ALSO NOW CATEGORIZED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC USERS.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTERS:

 Desktop Computers – are computers designed to be placed on a

desk, they are normally made up of few different parts including the
computer case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
 Desktop computers usually in A complete set.
 We normally see desktop computers used in office desk
used by various employees, in school used by teachers, in
computer shops, and even in our household, we use it for
many purpose, for studying, making projects, documents, or
for entertainment.
 Laptop Computers – are battery powered computer device whose
portability makes them possible to use almost anytime, anywhere.
 Laptops nowadays are very convenient for us to use
especially when we want to make files or presentations
outside our homes kasi pwede natin siyang madale kahit
saan (it is very handy), and it already has its own built in
keyboard and touchpad for navigation. We can use it
anytime since its battery powered, as long as it’s fully
charged. Unlike with desktop computers that are very reliant
on electricity, they cannot operate without electricity and that
they must place on a certain area or table. Laptop computers
can be used by anyone for many purposes, and in different
setting.
 Tablet Computers – hand held computers with touch-sensitive screen
for typing and navigating
  Unlike in desktop and laptop computers, tablet computers
can be navigated or used through it screens.
 It can be used for viewing presentations, reading e-books,
watching movies etc. And diba nowadays, trend na yung
tablet na may pencil, mostly yung nakikita ko sa youtube or
tiktok is mga students or artists, they use it for making art,
animation, graphic design, and some students especially
yung mga med-student they use it for making notes and
reviewers. (very cool)
 Smartphones – hand-held telephones which can do things that
computer can do including browsing and searching the internet and
even playing console games.
 Basically smartphones nowadays can perform many things
similar to computer functions.