Types of

Computer
 Desktop
Computer
Workstation
Laptop
Netbook
Tablet
PC
Ultra-Mobile PC
Home
theater
PC
Pocket PC
Workstation
•A workstation is a
high-end personal
computer designed
for technical or
scientific applications
Desktop computer
•come in a variety of styles
ranging from large
vertical tower cases to
small form factor models
that can be tucked behind
an LCD monitor.
Single unit
•Single unit PCs (also known as all-
in-one PCs) are a subtype of
desktop computers, which
combine the monitor and case of
the computer within a single unit.
Nettop
•A subtype of desktops, called
nettops, was introduced by
Intel in February 2008 to
describe low-cost, lean-
function, desktop computers.
 Laptop
• is a small personal
computer designed
for portability
Netbooks
•(also called mini notebooks or
subnotebooks) are a rapidly
evolving category of small,
light and inexpensive laptop
computers suited for general
computing and accessing
web-based applications
Tablet PC
•Its touchscreen or graphics
tablet/screen hybrid
technology allows the user
to operate the computer
with a stylus or digital pen,
or a fingertip, instead of a
keyboard or mouse.
Ultra-Mobile PC
•The ultra-mobile PC (UMPC)
is a specification for a small
form factor of tablet PCs. It
was developed as a joint
development exercise by
Microsoft, Intel, and
Samsung, among others
Home theater PC
•A home theater PC
(HTPC) is a convergence
device that combines
the functions of a
personal computer and a
digital video recorder.
Pocket PC
• is a hardware specification
for a handheld sized
computer (personal digital
assistant) that runs the
Microsoft Windows Mobile
operating system