Computer Classification Lauren Andrade Mainframe Definition the central

Computer Classification Lauren Andrade

Mainframe • Definition- the central processing unit and primary memory of a computer • Example- Bill Gates had a mainframe • mainframe computer. 29 October 2013. Photograph. wikipedia. Web. 11 Nov 2013. <http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Mainframe_computer>.

Mini Computer • Definition-a computer of medium power, more than a microcomputer but less than a mainframe • Example-laptop • msdonough, mehgan. Samsung intros ATIV Book 5 Ultrabook and ATIV Book 6 laptop with touchscreens. april 25 2013. Photograph. n. p. Web. 11 Nov 2013. <http: //www. digitaltrends. com/computing/samsungintros-ativ-book-5 -ultrabook-and-ativ-book-6 -laptop/>.

Micro Computer • Definition- a small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor. • Example- desktop • miller, richard. THE HISTORY-MAKING. 2013. Photograph. n. p. Web. 11 Nov 2013. <http: //www. millermicro. com/TRS-80. html>.

Computer Hardware

Central Processor Unit • Definition- the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed • Example-The first single chip CPU was the Intel 4004 invented in Nov 1971 • central processing unit. 2013. Photograph. wikipedia. Web. 12 Nov 2013. <http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Central_processing_unit >.

Input Peripheral • Definition-a device that hooks up to the host computer but not part of it • Example- mouse, keyboard • fitzgerald, edward. Understand that improvements could be needed as a result of testing. 2013. Photograph. bmsigcseit. Web. 12 Nov 2013. <http: //bmisigcseit. wikispaces. com/Understand that improvements could be needed as a result of testing>.

Output Peripheral • Definition- a device that outputs information to you • Example- printer • printer and computer repair. 2012. Photograph. indy printer. Web. 12 Nov 2013. <http: //www. indyprinterrepair. com/>.

Storage Systems • Definition- is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media used to retain digital data • Example- memory card • How to format a Memory Card for Cell Phone. 2010. Photograph. techuuizz. Web. 12 Nov 2013. <http: //www. techwizz. net/how-to-format-a-memorycard-for-cell-phone. html>.

Storage Devices • Definition- a piece of computer equipment on which info is stored • Example- usb • blue plug blue tooth. 2013. Photograph. grid connect. Web. 12 Nov 2013. <http: //gridconnect. com/bluetooth-usb. html>.