Computer Types

Supercomputers

They are the fastest type of

computer.
They perform thousands of
calculations per second.
 They are used for:

∗ Online services
∗ Scientific purposes
∗ Government
 Servers

A server is a computer
designed to process requests
and deliver data to other
computers over a intranet or
the Internet.
 They are used to:

∗ host websites
∗ manage a lot of data
 Desktop computer

A desktop computer is a
personal computer that is
designed for a single person
at a single location.
 It is used for:

∗ a single person
∗ a single location
 Laptop computer

A laptop computer is a
personal computer for
mobile use.
 It is used :

∗ everywhere!!!
 Tablet computers

A tablet PC is a wireless
computer with a touch
screen. It is smaller than a
notebook but larger than a
smartphone.
 They are used for:

∗ entertainment
∗ people who are traveling
 Smartphones

A smartphone lets people

make telephone calls, but
also adds features that they
can find on a personal digital
assistant or a computer
 They are used for:

∗ making phone calls

∗ surfing on the web
∗ checking social networks
∗ playing games
 Game Consoles

A video game console is an

entertainment computer
which displays a video game.
 They are used for:

∗ playing games