Types of Computers

Types of computer
T.Laila hammad
Desktop computers
Desktop usually refers to a general-purpose computer
that is made up of separate monitor, keyboard, mouse
and processor unit.
The advantages of desktop computers over
laptop computers
• Spare parts and connections tend to be standardized, which usually
results in lower costs .
• Desktop computers are easier, and less expensive, to upgrade or expand.
• The desktop tends to have a better specification (for example, faster
processor) for a given price .
• Power consumption is not critical because they usually plug straight into
a wall socket .
• Because they are usually fixed in one location, there is less likelihood of
them being damaged or stolen.
• Internet access can is more stable .
Disadvantages of desktop computers over
laptop computers
• they are not particularly portable because they are made up of
separate components.
• They tend to be more complicated as all components need to be
hooked up by wiring, which also clutters up the desk space .
• because they are not particularly portable, it is necessary to copy files
on, for example, a memory stick or CD whenever needed to be used
somewhere else .
Uses of desktop computers :
office and
business
work .
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Mobile computers
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Laptop (or notebook)
• Laptop (or notebook) refers to a
type of computer where the
monitor, keyboard, pointing device
and processor are all together in
one single unit. This makes them
extremely portable.
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The advantages of laptop computers over
desktop computers
• portability; they can be taken anywhere
• Because everything is in one single unit, there are no trailing wires .
• They take up much less room on a desk .
• They take full advantage of Wi-Fi features .
• Because they are portable, they can link into any multimedia system.
Disadvantages of laptop computers
compared to desktop computers
• Because they are easily portable, they are also easier to steal!
• They have limited battery life so the user may need to carry a power
adaptor .
• The keyboards and pointing devices can sometimes be more awkward
to use.
• It is not always possible to upgrade them, for instance by adding
more RAM.
uses of laptop computers :
office and
business
work .
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Smartphones
• Smartphones allow normal phone calls to be
made, but also have an operating
system(such as iOS, Android or Windows)
allowing them to run a number of computer
applications (known as apps or applets).
features of smartphones include:
• High definition antiglare screens.
• Front and back cameras .
• Lower weight and longer battery life .
• Take advantage of Bluetooth connection .
• Use SSD technology and cloud storage .
• Use sensors as proximity , accelerometer , and speech recognition system .
• The new generation of smartphones are becoming even thinner and lighter,
because they make use of OLED (organic light emitting diode) touch screens .
The advantages of smartphones
• They are very small in size and lightweight , therefore they are very
easy to carry and have on your person at all times
• You can use them to make phone calls, but also connect to the
internet while on the move .
• Because they use Wi-Fi and mobile phone networks they can be used
almost anywhere
• They have apps which make use of sensor data provided by the
smartphone
• They have a reasonable battery life compared to laptops.
Disadvantages of smartphones :
• The small screens and keyboards make pages difficult to read.
• It is more difficult and slower when typing things in .
• Web browsing and photography can quickly drain the battery .
• Memory size in most phones is not very large when compared to laptops
and desktops .
• Not all website features are compatible with smartphone operating
systems.
• East to lose and forget due to thief small size .
• The data transfer rate using mobile phone networks can be slower than
with Wi-Fi .

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