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1 TYPES OF COMPUTER

25 PERSONAL COMPUTER

26 PERSONAL COMPUTER
• Also called Microcomputers
• Available in desktop size, notebook size and handheld
• Can be Windows or Apple

27 WORKSTATION

28 MINICOMPUTER
• Size of filing cabinet
• Used by small and medium size companies and institutions
• Operated by computer specialist
• Terminals allow many people to use
29 MAINFRAME

30 MAINFRAME
• Very powerful
• Very fast
• Used by large corporations and governmental agencies
• Operated by computer specialist
31 SUPERCOMPUTER

32 SUPERCOMPUTERS
• Most powerful
• Fastest
• Most expensive
• Several million dollars each
• Used only by
• Governmental agencies
• Large international corporations
33 LAPTOP AND SMARTPHONE COMPUTERS

34 LAPTOP

35 NETBOOK

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39 COMPUTER OPERATIONS

40 COMPUTER OPERATIONS

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41 INPUT
• The data is entered into the computer with the help of input devices. Like other electronic
devices, a computer takes data in raw form (binary form).
• The user can enter the data in several formats such as the collection of letters, numbers, images,
etc.
• The input devices convert the data in the binary form so that the computer can read the data.
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42 INPUT DEVICES - EXAMPLES
• Pointers (replaces mouse on notepads)
• Track point, track ball, touch pad
• Scanner *Microphone
• Digital camera
• Touch screen
43 INPUT DEVICES - KEYBOARD
• Most commonly used input device
• Ergonomic - fit natural hand placement
• Special keys
• Enter, Function, Ctrl, Alt, Num Lock, Esc
44 INPUT DEVICES - MOUSE
• Controls cursor on screen
• May be mechanical or optical
• Most models have a “wheel” for scrolling
45 PROCESSING
• When a computer receives data from an input device (e.g., keyboard), the data goes through an
intermediate stage before it's sent to an output device (e.g., monitor).
• A processing device is any device inside a computer that interprets and manipulates incoming
data during this stage. For example, in the diagram below, the CPU is the processing device.
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46 PROCESSING

47 EXAMPLE OF PROCESSING DEVICES

• Central processing unit (CPU)
• Graphics processing unit (GPU)
• Motherboard
• Network card
• Sound card
• Video card
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48 BASIC PROCESSING CYCLE

49 OUTPUT
• The output is the information provided by the computer after the entire processing. It is also
known as the result that can be stored in the storage devices for further use. The output devices

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retrieve the processed data from the computer and convert the data into a human-readable
form.
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50 OUTPUT DEVICES
• Monitor
• Printer
• Projector
• Speaker
51 STORAGE
• Storage is a crucial part of the computer system. It is used to store data or instructions before
and after processing.
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52 THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF STORAGE:
• Primary storage devices
• Secondary storage devices
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53 PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICES
• store the inputted data and immediate calculation results. The data stored in primary storage is
temporary and will be lost if they are disconnected from the power source. Random Access
Memory is an example of primary storage.
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54 SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
• are used to store the data permanently for future use. The data stored in the secondary storage
devices is secure even if there is no power supply. Hard Disk Drive is the widely used secondary
storage
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55 STORAGE DEVICES - EXAMPLE
• RAM
• Hard Disk Drive
• Solid State Drive
• CD
• Flash Drive
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