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Different Types of Computers

There are two main types of computers: analog and digital. Analog computers use continuous variables and mechanical/electrical components to perform mathematical operations simultaneously, while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s) and are programmable. Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. Computers can also be classified based on size and purpose, ranging from mainframes for critical applications, to minicomputers, servers, microcomputers like PCs, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices. Special purpose computers are designed for specific tasks while general purpose computers have broader applications.

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Different Types of Computers

There are two main types of computers: analog and digital. Analog computers use continuous variables and mechanical/electrical components to perform mathematical operations simultaneously, while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s) and are programmable. Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. Computers can also be classified based on size and purpose, ranging from mainframes for critical applications, to minicomputers, servers, microcomputers like PCs, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices. Special purpose computers are designed for specific tasks while general purpose computers have broader applications.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTERS

Analog Computers

• They can only perform


several mathematical
operations simultaneously.
It uses continouos
variables for mathematical
operations and utilizes
mechanical or electrical
energy.
Digital Computers
• They use digital circuits and are designed to
operate on two states, namely bits 0 and 1.
They are analogous to states ON and OFF.
data on these computers is represented as a
series od 0s and 1s. Digital computers are
suitable for complex computation and have
higher processing speeds. They are
prgrammable. Digital computers are either
general purpose computers or special
purpose ones. Special purpose computers, as
their name suggests, are designed for specific
types of data processing while general
purpose computers are meant for general
use.
Hybrid Computers

• These computers are a


combination of both digital
and analog computers. In
this type of computers, the
digital segments perform
process control by
conversion of analog
signals to digital ones
Classification of Computers
• Mainframe Computers - Used
for highly critical applications
such as bulk data processing
and ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning). Most mainframe
computers have the capacities
to host multiple operating
systems and operate as a
number of virtual machines and
can substitute for several small
servers.
• Minicomputers - In terms
of size and processing
capacity, lie in between
mainframes and
microcomputers. They are
also called mid-range
systems or workstations.
The term began to be
popularly used in the
1960s to refer to relatively
smaller third generation
computers.
• Servers - Designed to
provide services to client
machines in a computer
network. They have larger
storage capacities and
powerful processors.
Usually very large in size,
larger processors and
many hard drives.
Designed to be fail-safe
and resistant to crash.
Supercomputers

• Effectively perfrom highly


calculation-intensive tasks.
Quantum Physics,
mechanics, weather
forecasting, molecular
theory are best studied by
means of supercomputers.
Microcomputers

• These computers can fit on


desks or tables and prove to
be the best choice for single-
user tasks. A monitor, a
keyboard and other similar
input-output devices,
computer memory in the form
of RAM and a power supply
unit come packaged in a
microcomputer.
Personal Computers

• Desktops - Intended to be
used on a single location.
The spare parts of a
desktop computer are
readily available at
relatively lower costs.
These are widely popular
for daily use in the
workplace and
households.
Laptops

• Miniaturized and optimized


for mobile use. They run
on a single battery or an
external adapter that
charges the computer
batteries.
Net Books

• They fall in the category of


laptops, but are
inexpensive and relatively
smaller in size. They had a
smaller feature set and
lesser capacities in
comparison to regular
laptops, at the time they
came into the market.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

• A handheld computer and


popularly known as a
palmtop. It has a touch
screen and a memory card
for storage of data. PDAs
can also be used as
portable audio players,
web browsers, and smart
phones.
Tablet Computers

• Mobile computers that are


very handy to use. They
use the otuch screen
technology. Apple's iPod
redefined the class of
tablet computers.
Wearable Computers

• These can be worn on the


body and are often used in
the study of behaviour
modeling and human
health. Military and health
professionals have
incorporated wearable
computers into their daily
routine as a part of such
studies.

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