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    Understanding Computer

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    This document discusses different types of computers: - Analog computers use continuous variables for mathematical operations while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s). Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. - Mainframe, mini, server, and super computers are larger machines for critical applications or large organizations. Microcomputers include desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and wearable devices which are smaller and more personal. - Each type has distinct characteristics in terms of size, processing power, mobility, and intended uses. Overall the document provides an overview of major computer categories, both past and present.

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    This document discusses different types of computers: - Analog computers use continuous variables for mathematical operations while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s). Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. - Mainframe, mini, server, and super computers are larger machines for critical applications or large organizations. Microcomputers include desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and wearable devices which are smaller and more personal. - Each type has distinct characteristics in terms of size, processing power, mobility, and intended uses. Overall the document provides an overview of major computer categories, both past and present.

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    This document discusses different types of computers: - Analog computers use continuous variables for mathematical operations while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s). Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. - Mainframe, mini, server, and super computers are larger machines for critical applications or large organizations. Microcomputers include desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and wearable devices which are smaller and more personal. - Each type has distinct characteristics in terms of size, processing power, mobility, and intended uses. Overall the document provides an overview of major computer categories, both past and present.

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    Understanding Computer

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    This document discusses different types of computers: - Analog computers use continuous variables for mathematical operations while digital computers use binary digits (0s and 1s). Hybrid computers combine analog and digital components. - Mainframe, mini, server, and super computers are larger machines for critical applications or large organizations. Microcomputers include desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and wearable devices which are smaller and more personal. - Each type has distinct characteristics in terms of size, processing power, mobility, and intended uses. Overall the document provides an overview of major computer categories, both past and present.

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    ANALOG

    Computers
    DIGITAL
    Computers
    HYBRID
    Computers
    MAINFRAME
    Computers
    MINI-
    Computers
    SERVERS
    SUPER-
    Computers
    MICRO-
    Computers
    DESKTOPS
    LAPTOPS
    NETBOOKS
    Personal
    Digital
    Assistants
    TABLET
    Computers
    Wearable
    Computers
    These are almost extinct
    today. It uses continuous
    variables for mathematical
    operations and utilizes
    mechanical or electrical
    energy.
    They use digital circuits
    and are designed to operate
    on two
    states, namely bits 0 and 1.
    They are analogous to
    states ON and OFF. Data
    on these computers is
    represented as a series of
    0s and 1s.
    Large organizations use
    these computers for highly
    critical applications such as
    bulk data processing. Most
    of these computers have
    the capacities to host
    multiple operating systems
    and operate as a number of
    virtual machines and can
    substitute for several small
    servers.
    These computers are a
    combination of both digital
    and analog computers. In
    this type of computers, the
    digital segments perform
    process control by
    conversion of analog
    In terms of size and
    processing capacity, these
    computers lie in between
    mainframes and
    microcomputers. They are
    also called mid-range
    systems or workstations.
    The term began to be
    popularly used in the 1960s
    to refer to relatively
    smaller third generation
    computers.
    They are computers
    designed to provide
    services to client machines
    in a computer network.
    They have larger storage
    capacities and powerful
    The highly calculation-
    intensive tasks can be
    effectively
    performed by means of
    these computers. Quantum
    physics, mechanics,
    weather forecasting,
    molecular theory are best
    studied by means of these
    computers.
    TEAM
    A computer with a
    microprocessor and its
    central processing unit.
    They do not occupy space
    as much as mainframes do.
    When supplemented with a
    keyboard and a mouse,
    these computers can be
    called personal computers.
    This computer is intended
    to be used on a single
    location. The spare parts
    are readily available at
    relatively lower costs.
    Power consumption is not
    as critical as that in
    laptops. These computers
    are widely popular for
    Similar in operation to
    desktops, these computers
    are miniaturized and
    optimized for mobile use.
    These run on a single
    battery or an external
    adapter that charges the
    computer batteries.
    They fall in the category of
    laptops, but are
    inexpensive and relatively
    smaller in size. They had a
    smaller feature set and
    lesser capacities in
    comparison to regular
    laptops, at the time they
    came into the market.
    It is a handheld computer
    and popularly known as a
    palmtop. It has a touch
    screen and a memory card
    for storage of data. These
    can also be used as
    portable audio players, web
    browsers and smart
    phones.
    Most of them can access
    the Internet by means of
    They fall in the category of
    Bluetooth
    laptops, or
    but Wi-Fi
    are
    communication.
    inexpensive and relatively
    smaller in size. They had a
    smaller feature set and
    lesser capacities in
    comparison to regular
    laptops, at the time they
    These are mobile
    computers that are very
    handy to use. They use the
    touch screen technology.
    Tablets come with an
    onscreen keyboard or use a
    stylus or a digital pen.
    Apple's iPod redefined the
    class of these types of
    computers.
    These computers can be
    worn on the body and are
    often used in the study of
    behavior modeling and
    human health. Military and
    health
    professionals have
    incorporated wearable
    computers into their daily

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