TYPES OF COMPUTERS TYPES OF COMPUTERS Super computer

TYPES OF COMPUTERS

TYPES OF COMPUTERS Super computer Mainframe Workstation Microcomputers

SUPERCOMPUTER

SUPERCOMPUTER

SUPERCOMPUTER

SUPERCOMPUTERS Supercomputer is the general term given to the fastest, largest, most powerful and expensive computers in the world. These computers are very large and may take up several rooms. This type of computer is mainly used to do research.

USES OF SUPERCOMPUTERS Scientific Simulations Analysis of geological data Nuclear energy research and meteorology Weapon Research

MAINFRAME

MAINFRAME Like the supercomputers, mainframes are very fast large-scale computer systems. They are used by hundreds (or even thousands) of persons. They are usually used to run large companies. They have greater processing speed than both the microcomputer and workstation.

USES OF MAINFRAME Local government agencies, banks, hospitals, commercial and industrial users Coordinate and manages vast amounts of data in giant data bank.

MAINFRAME

WORKSTATION

WORKSTATION Workstations are commonly used by: Engineers Architects (to create design) Guidance for an aircraft leaving and entering The process of measuring earthquake tremors.

USES OF MINICOMPUTERS Support number of applications/programs running simultaneously Used in scientific laboratories, research groups, some colleges, engineering firms and industrial manufacturing plants Used for numerical control machine tools.

MICROCOMPUTERS

TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS Desktop Laptop Notepads Subnote pads Pocket PCs Electronic organizers Pen computers

USES OF MICROCOMPUTERS Microcomputers are designed for use in homes, schools, and office settings. Within the home, they can serve both as a tool for home management

DESKTOP

LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK

NOTEPADS

PEN COMPUTERS

POCKET PC

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