Types of Computers-Post 8

There are many more types of computers that the average human would know about yet they are all in one way or another apart of their daily life. Even when using one type of compute, more types are also involved. In total they are 10 types of computers each having its own uses and limitations. And each made purposely for a specific use or preferable use.

Personal Computers

The most common type of computers is the PC, which stands for Personal Computer. PC's are meant for personal use and is a term used for any system that runs the windows operating system. Even though macs are technically PCs, they dont run the windows operating system. Depending on how you like to use a computer, PC's can range in many ways. Such as gaming computers for those who are gamers, or work computers that are used in offices and such.

Desktop

A desktop is a type of PC that isn't portable and is meant to be stationed at a fixed spot and used there. They are meant to have more power, and storage than other type of computers. They tend to have standardized parts which cause it to have a lower price than other PC's, and they also have a bigger capacity for modification.

Laptop

A Laptop is a type of PC that is meant to be portable and to be used whereever you find comfortable. They have all the necessary things of PC, such as the mouse,keyboard, and screen all put into one portable object. They also come with rechargeable batteries so they can be used anytime you want. But the downsides of laptops is that they aren't as powerful as their brethren, the desktops, and have less storage capacity. But as technology advances, more oppurtunies might rise for the laptop.

Netbook

A Netbook is a ultra-portable computer that is similar to a laptop but has far less capacities then a traditional laptop. Netbook tend to have less power and storage then laptops but are lighter and cost much less. Which make it perfect for schools because of its cost and size.\

PDA

Personal Digital Assistants, or PDAS, are tightly intergrated computers that use flash memory instead of a hard drive storage which most PCs have. These computers dont have a keyboard or mouse, but rather rely on touchscreen technology for user input. They tend to be extremely small, much smaller than a netbook.

WorkStation

Workstations are computers that are extremely similar to desktops, but is more powerful,and has more memory and enhanced capabilities to perform a special task. Such tasks are game development, or scientific applications. Also are used for any other task that require visualization and manipulation.

Server

A server is a computer that has been optimized to provide services to other computers over a network. They tend to have powerful processors, lots of memory and harddrive. Which makes it great to serve a network of computers.

Mainframe

Mainframes are powerful, and huge computers that are used by corporate or government organizations for critical applications, and rendering bulks of data. Such as the census that is taken by the government every ten years and other data that the government tracks of citizens.

SuperComputer

Supercomputers are computers that are built for processing capacity and the speed of calculation. They tend to be the most expensive out of all the types of computers and is used for intensive-calculation tasks, such as quantum physics and weather forecasting.

Wearable Computer

Wearable computers are miniature electronic devices that are intergrated into watches, cell phones, visors and even clothing and is used for common computer applications such as email. And has grown to be possibly the widely used form of computer.

Computers are more integrated into our daily life then most people believe. And some are used in ways that most people dont know about, but knowing what you want it for can be useful as they are plenty of ways that computers can be used to meet your personal needs.