Types of Computer

Different Kinds of Computers

Depending on the size and capacity,
computers are classified into three types:
Mainframe computers
Minicomputers
Microcomputers or Personal computers.

Mainframe Computers
Large and powerful computers that are used

by many people (users) at the same time;

typically installed in large organizations.
Located in a central place and accessed by
users via computer terminals or other
computers placed at different locations and
connected to the mainframe computer.
Supercomputers
Extremely powerful mainframe computers
used in scientific and engineering applications.

Mainframe

Supercomputer

Minicomputers
Minicomputers are medium sized

computers -between Mainframe computers

and Microcomputers
Are also used by many users at the same
time
Used in small organizations.

Server

Microcomputer/Personal Computers
Small scale computers that fit on your

desk; meant to be used by one user (at a

time)
Workstation
A microcomputer with enhanced graphics
and communication capabilities

PC

Desktop

Workstation

Laptops

Netbook

Chromebook
AChromebookis a mobile
device running
Google Chrome OS. The
devices comprise a distinct
class ofpersonal computer
falling between a pure
cloud clientand traditional
laptop.

PDA

Wearable Computer