Types of Computers

Types of Computers

1. Computer users would use a variety of different devices

   • Device used at any specific time will be chosen for its characteristics in that certain sitation

2. Desktop computer

   • less likely to be used in homes than they would have been 10 years ago
   • Still is the main choice for most businesses
   • 10 years ago - changes would be incremental rather than dramatic
   • Keyboard and mouse
     • More likely to be wireless
     • Mouse ball replaced with laser light
   • Cathode Ray Tubes
     • been replaced by TCD TFT Screens
     • Almost all screens are widescreen
   • Memory
     • Memory increased year-on-year
     • Main memory more likely to be between 4 and 8 GB
     • Hard Disk Capacity for most deskstop computers
       • Hard Disk capacity for most desktops is now 1 Terabyte (TB).
       • Most will use a multi-core processor
   • Touchscreen Technology
     • Desktop computers are chosen by those who may need a variety of interfaces, and a ability to upgrade the hardware inside the machine
       • To meet ongoing needs

3. All-in-one computers

   • Despite that seperate computer and monitor are favored by business users
   • Computer built into a monitor housing became more popular

4. Laptops

   • Much more popular now than they were a decade ago.
   • Not uncommon to see a laptop with 4 or 8 GB of main memory
   • Also not uncommon to see at least 500 GB worth of storage within internal hard drives.
   • Most laptops fitted with with a built-in webcam
     • Allow users the ability to do videoconferencing and video calls like Skype.

5. Tablets

   • Trackball of old changing into graphic tablet-style trackpad.
   • Like most devices designed in the last few years
     • edges between types of devices continue to blur
       • Example
         • A number of laptops now come supplied with a touchscreen and the ability to unlock the keyboard section, allowing them to be essentially be used as a tablet.