CLASSIFICATION OF

COMPUTERS
Classification of Computers According to:

Purpose
Types of Processing
Capacity
 According to Purpose

General Purpose Computers

Handle variety of tasks
Versatile
Less efficient
Slower
Special-purpose Computers
Dedicated to specific task
More efficient because of specialized program
Faster processing
Used only for specific task
General-Purpose Computers

PDA
(Personal Digital
Assistant)
Personal Computer
Special-Purpose Computer
 ECG Machine
An electrocardiograph
(ECG or EKG) records
the electrical activity of
the heart.
 According to Types of Processing
Analog Computers
Machines that represent variables or quantities using
physical analogies.
Digital Computers
Digital computers are used for measuring data in
digital form. Data flows in the form of 0s and 1s.
Hybrid computers
Machines that incorporate measuring capabilities of
analog devices and the counting capability of digital
devices.
 Analog

Thermometer

Watch
Speedometer
 Digital

digital thermometer

Digital watch calculator

 Hybrid

Ana-Digi Watches
 According to Capacity

Microcomputer
Mobile Computers
Mid-range Servers
Main Frame Computer
Super Computers
 Microcomputers
Used in homes and offices
For individual and corporate uses
Single user
P 25,000.00
Microcomputers

SONY WORLD,S SMALLEST

MICRO COMPUTER LAPTOP
 Mobile Computers
Designed to be carried from one location
to another.
Fit into the palm of you hand.
Can connect wirelessly to the internet.
Mobile Computers

Laptop
PDA

Smart Phones
 Mid-range Servers

Used by small to medium sized companies.

Supports hundred of users.
P 250,000.00
Occupies own floor space, like the size of a file
cabinet.
Mid-range Servers
 Main Frame Computers

Large and expensive computer.

Capable of supporting hundreds or even
thousands of users.
10 million pesos
Mainframe Computers
 Super Computer
Fastest type of computer
Used to compute intensive tasks.
Designed for large-scale complex
scientific applications.
2.5 billion pesos
Super Computer
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