Types of Computer:-

Computer types are classified according to size and functionality.

1- PC (Personal Computer)/Desktop:-

Features: -

 Separate parts can be changed just in case of damage.

 Not easy to get stolen due to big size.
 Has a stable internet connection.

Disadvantages:-

 Not portable.
 Has a lot of trailing wires.
 Takes a considerable amount of disk space.

2- Laptop/Notebook:-

Features:-
 Portable, so you can carry it with you everywhere.
 Battery operated.
 Uses touch pad instead of mouse.
 Can be easily linked to many multimedia.

Disadvantages:-

 Can easily get stolen due to the portability.

 Touch pad and keyboard may be awkward to use.
 Has a limited life of battery.

3- Tablet:-

Features:-

 High-Definition screen.
 Anti-glare display.
 Uses touch screen instead of conventional mouse and

Keyboard.

 Battery life is bit longer than the laptop.

 Has a front and back camera
  Has many sensors to do the following :
o Accelerometer when user flips from portrait to

landscape.

o Proximity sensor to detect the unintended

touches.

o Speech recognition which helps user to ask

computer what to do.

Disadvantages:-

 Memory and storage capacity is not that big as in laptop.

 Typing on touch screen is slower and error-prone unlike the

Keyboard.

 Using internet through 3G/4G and 5G is expensive.

4- Smart Phone/Pocket PC:-

Features:-

 Very portable, since you can put it in your pocket.

 Can make calls along with sending and receiving mails.
 Battery-operated.
 Streaming of music, radio and podcasts.
 Shares data with smart watch through Bluetooth.

Disadvantages:-

 Can easily get stolen or lost due to it’s lightweight.

 Using 3G/4G and 5G for using internet is expensive.
 Navigating Internet drains the battery so fast.
 Not all websites are compatible with Phone operating

systems.
 5- Smart Watch:-

Features:-

 Wearable computer.
 Can make calls while connecting to Internet.
 Sharing Data with Smart Phone through Bluetooth.
 Measure the health and fitness
 Forecasting weather.
 Has GPS(Global Positioning System) for locating any place

user looking for.

Disadvantages:-

 Bulky and unattractive in design.

 Uncomfortable in wearing.

6- Mainframe:-

Features:-

 Room-sized computer.
 Has a very fast and robust processor.
 More than one C.P.U
 Multi-operating systems can be working in it.
 Has massive amount of storage capacity.