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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Types Computer According to Design


1. Supercomputer – computer which performs special functions, fast and powerful computer, outperforming most mainframes, and used for intensive calculation, scientific simulations, animated graphics and other work that requires sophisticated and high-powered computing.

2. Mainframe – large computer and expensive powerful computer that can handle thousands of connected users simultaneously and process up to millions of instructions per seconds.
3. Minicomputer – medium-sized computer usually used as a terminals
4. Microcomputer - personal or desktop computer is designed in such a way that the system unit, input devices, output devices and all other devices fit conveniently on or under a desk or table.
5. Laptop – handy computer; also known as computer notebook. It is small, lightweight computer that you can easily transport from one place to another.
6. Palmtop it can fit the size of a breast pocket, refers to a hand-held computer the popular type is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).