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Classification of Computers and Their Uses

The document classifies computers into categories such as Personal Computers, Mini Computers, and Mainframes, detailing their uses, sizes, and typical users. It also discusses the pros and cons of different types of personal computing devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, it outlines the components of a computer system unit and factors affecting computer performance.

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Classification of Computers and Their Uses

The document classifies computers into categories such as Personal Computers, Mini Computers, and Mainframes, detailing their uses, sizes, and typical users. It also discusses the pros and cons of different types of personal computing devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, it outlines the components of a computer system unit and factors affecting computer performance.

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Computer 7

Classificat
ion of
Computer
s
Uses Sizes Typical User
and Purpose

Personal Computers One Fits on a desk, on a


lap, or in a hand
For organizing
information, creating
products, and
entertainment

Mini Computers Several to


Hundreds
Occupies part of a
room
Used by small to
medium-sized
organizations

Mainframe Thousands Room-sized Used by large


corporations and
(Supercomputers) government agencies
Personal
A
Comput
. er

Not intended to move frequently.


Pros and Cons
Inconvenien Consume
Larger in
t to more
Size
carry/move electricity
Better Easier to
Cheaper Performanc hardware
price e Ratio upgrade
Laptop
B or
. Tablet
PC
Travel with Computer
Pros and Cons
Aesthetic More Limited
reasons lightweight Usage

Battery Difficulty in
Expensive Maintenance
Operated
Touchscreen
(not all)
Portable
C
Digital
. Devices
Personal Digital Assistant = Handheld device
= Easily connects to mobile phones
(PDA) = Touchscreens

Mobile Phone = Portable electronic device for long distance


communication
= Aside from communication, phone nowadays
have several basic mobile functions

Smartphone = Merge functionality of PDAs. Mobile Phone,


Camera and Computers.
= Have an operating systems and have multi-
functionality
Computer 7

Computer
System
Unit
Cache Floppy Disk Graphics Card
Drive

Motherboard ROM (Read-Only CD-ROM Drive Modem


Memory)

Protocol RAM (Random DVD Drive Connectors or


Access Memory) Ports

Central Processing Hard Disk Drive Soundcard


Unit (HDD)

PARTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT


HDMI Network Port VGA

USB Firewire AUDIO

Serial Port RAM (Random DVI


Access
Memory)
Parallel Port Hard Disk PS/2
Drive (HDD)

COMMON INPUT AND OUTPUT


PORTS
COMMON INPUT AND OUTPUT
PORTS
Speed of the CPU Hard disk space Type of graphic
card

Size of the RAM Application Fragmented


running Files

Speed of the hard


disk

COMPUTER PERFORMANCE

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