Scribd
Upload
4 views11 pages

Different Computer System

The document outlines various types of computer systems, including desktop computers, laptops, palmtop computers (PDAs), and netbooks. Desktop computers are stationary and consist of multiple hardware components, while laptops are portable and often used for on-the-go work. PDAs focus on personal organization, whereas netbooks offer more processing power for general computing tasks.

Uploaded by

minnumolkk17
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4 views11 pages

Different Computer System

The document outlines various types of computer systems, including desktop computers, laptops, palmtop computers (PDAs), and netbooks. Desktop computers are stationary and consist of multiple hardware components, while laptops are portable and often used for on-the-go work. PDAs focus on personal organization, whereas netbooks offer more processing power for general computing tasks.

Uploaded by

minnumolkk17
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Different Computer

Systems
Desktop Computer
▶ A desktop computer is the most common kind of PC. It is a collection of a
number of different hardware devices. This type of computer is sited
permanently on a desk because its design means it cannot be easily moved.
The common components of a desktop PC are:
▶ the system unit containing the processor and main memory
▶ monitor
▶ keyboard
▶ mouse
▶ hard disk drive
▶ floppy disk drive
▶ CD/DVD drive
▶ speakers.
Desktop Computer
Laptop or Notebook Computer
▶ A laptop computer is a small, light computer that you can easily carry about
with you. It can be powered by battery or mains power. A laptop computer has
a keyboard, and comes with specialised input devices, for example trackballs,
touch pads or track points. They are needed because laptop computers are
often operated in places where it is impracticable to use a mouse.
▶ For output the laptop has an LCD or TFT screen and a set of small speakers.

‘Laptops’ are often as powerful as desktop computers and run the same range
and type of software.

▶ People use laptops for working when they are on the move, going to meetings
or attending courses.
▶ Many businesses are replacing desktop PCs with special plug-in workstations
designed round laptop computers because of the flexibility they offer.
Laptop Computer
Notebook Computer
Netbook Computer
Palmtop Computer or Personal
Digital Assistant (PDA)
▶ This type of computer is increasing in popularity, and is often called
a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).
▶ A palmtop computer is small enough to fit in your pocket.
▶ It combines a lot of capabilities, including organiser features (such as storing
contact numbers, names and addresses, etc.), e-mail and wireless internet
access.
▶ Palmtop's have small keyboards and most let you open menus and select
icons by using a special pen or stylus. Most let you enter data by writing with
the stylus. They are powered by batteries and store their data on removable
memory units called flash cards.
Palmtop Computer or Personal
Digital Assistant (PDA)
PDA VS Netbook
A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is a handheld device
focused on personal organization and basic computing
tasks, while a netbook is a smaller, lightweight laptop
designed for more general use. Netbooks have more
processing power and memory than PDAs and are better
suited for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and
basic multimedia consumption. PDAs, on the other hand,
are smaller and were primarily used for scheduling, note-
taking, and contact management before the rise of
smartphones.
Reference

▶ [Link]

You might also like