CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM UNIT

CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM UNIT

1. CHARACTER ENCODING

   • ASCII
     • Used by personal computers
   • EBCDIC
     • Used by mainframe computers
   • Unicode
     • recognized by virtually all computers systems

2. System Unit Types

   • • Smartphone
   • wearables
   • Tablets
   • Desktops
   • Laptops

3. System Unit

   • contains system's electronic components and selected secondary storage devices

4. System Chassis

   • Container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system

5. Components

   • Microprocessor
   • System boards
   • Memory

6. A Look to the Future

   • maintain your personal schedule book
   • Send & receive email while jogging
   • Wearable computers
   • Remember the names of people at a party