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COM IGCSE ICT 0417 SECTION 1: TYPES OF COMPUTER

Can cost millions of £'s Generally cheap to buy

Handles complex calculations Easy to upgrade
Mainframe Computer Desktop (Micro) Computer Used in Schools/Offices/Homes
Requires very large room space
Needs air-conditioned environment Versatile & easy to use

Weather forecasting Consumes less power than desktops

Space travel Runs on batteries
Engineering
Used in... Laptop/Notebook Less powerful than desktops
Sciences Computer More expensive than desktops
Most expensive of all computers Attractive to thieves
Requires trained personnel
Super Computer Fragile - handle with care
Generates a lot of heat
Needs special working environment
E-mail
Needs own electricity generator
Notes
Produces trillions of calculations a second Features of...
E-diary
Contacts list
Personal Digital
Touch Screen
Assistant (PDA) Small/Portable
Small Storage Capacity
Telephones
Cheaper than Laptops
Televisions
Data input by stylus/pen/keypad
Washing Machine
Microwave Ovens Found in...
Burglar Alarm Systems
Mobile Phones Embedded Computer
Look similar to desktops
Personal Digital Assistants
Mini Computer Used by medium-sized businesses
Input from sensors Costs more than desktops,less than mainframes
Outputs control the operation
Processes monitored by Microchip

Title: SECTION 1: Types of Computer Author: Mr. Yusuf Alert Date: Sep. 10, 2010

File: S1TypesofComputer.twd Company: www.mryusuf.com

10/09/2010