Categories of Computers

1. Mobile Computers

1.1. Def- Personal computer you can carry from place to place

1.1.1. Size- fits on your lap or in your hand

2. Embeded Computers

2.1. Def- special purpose computer that functions as a component in a large produs

2.1.1. Size- miniature

3. Mainframes

3.1. Def- Large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously

3.1.1. Size- occupy partial room to full room of equipment

3.1.2. Speed- dozens of processor

3.1.3. Storage- very large

4. Supercomputers

4.1. Def- Fastest, most powerful computer

4.1.1. Size- occupy a full room of equipment

4.1.2. Speed- tens of thousand of processor

4.1.3. Storage- extremely large

5. Mobile Devices

5.1. Def- Computing device small enough to hold in your hand

5.1.1. Size- fits in the palm of your hand

6. Personal Computers

6.1. Def-Can perform all of its input, processing, output and storage activities by itself

6.1.1. Size- fits on the desk

6.1.2. Speed- single processor

6.1.3. Storage- large