Computer types

1. A computer is a machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols.

2. Characteristics                                      It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner.  It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).                     It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.

3. Computer size and power

4. From the most to the least powerful

5. Computer

6. Personal computers_work stations_Minicomputer_Mainframes_Supercomputers

7. Personal computer types

8. Tower

9. Desktop

10. Notebook

11. Laptop

12. Subnotebook

13. Hand_held computer

14. Palmtop

15. PDA