TYPES OF COMPUTERS

TYPES OF COMPUTERS

1. Mainframe Computers

   • Advantages
     • Can calculate millions of problems per second.
     • It manages a huge amount of computers.
     • Can process huge amount of data very fast.
   • Disadvantages
     • They are large and impossible to transport.
     • Are very expensive.
     • Only trained people can used.

2. Desktop Computers

   • Advantages
     • Its big, so has lots of memory and a big monitor
     • Is cheaper.
     • Its powerful and not need to charge.
   • Disadvantages
     • Its big and heavy, so isnt portable.
     • Needs many space.
     • Have many components.

3. Tablets

   • Advantages
     • Touch screen technology
     • Fully portable.
     • Can use several apps
   • Disadvantages
     • Expensive to run if the internet is slow.
     • Limited memory.
     • Support less types of format

4. Smartphones

   • Disadvantages
     • Small screens make difficult to read web pages, and not all can be seen in an smartphone
     • Easy to lose.
     • Small memory
   • Advantages
     • They are very small in size.
     • Can be used to make phone calls and messages.
     • Totally portable, and it also has internet connection to be used everywhere.

5. Laptop computers

   • Advantages
     • They are portable.
     • There have not many components.
     • Full conectivity
   • Disadvantages
     • Easier to lose or steal.
     • Limited battery.
     • Keyboards and pointing devices are difficult to use.

6. Smartwatches

   • Advantages
     • They´re more convenient than smartphones in delivering notifications.
     • They are easy to use in monitoring health regimes.
     • Totally portable.
   • Disadvantages
     • Uncomfortable
     • Unnatractive design.
     • Small display