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Types of Personal Computer

Desktop Computer
Desktop Computer

A personal computer (PC) is a multi-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and price make it feasible for individual use. PCs are intended to be operated directly by an end user, rather than by a computer expert or technician.

Home Theater PC
Home Theater PC

A home theater personal computer is a pre-configured or custom-built home theater that is similar to a television interface, but is more customizable and performs the functions of a personal computer as well as other entertainment equipment.

Laptop
Laptop

A laptop computer, sometimes called a notebook computer by manufacturers, is a battery- or AC-powered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings.

Mainframe Computers
Mainframe Computers

It is sure that you’re reading this article either on a smartphone or a computer. But did you know there are other types of computers which are more powerful than the computers you use for personal purposes?

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Microcomputer
Microcomputer

In common usage, "microcomputer" has been largely supplanted by the term "personal computer" or "PC", which specifies a computer that has been designed to be used by one individual at a time, a term first coined in 1959.

Minicomputers
Minicomputers

A minicomputer is a type of computer that possesses most of the features and capabilities of a large computer but is smaller in physical size. A minicomputer fills the space between the mainframe and microcomputer, and is smaller than the former but larger than the latter.

Nettop
Nettop

A nettop is a small, low-power and relatively inexpensive desktop computer. Nettops are sometimes called all-in-one PCs, thin clients or cloudtops. Like its mobile counterpart, the netbook, the nettop is designed for less demanding tasks, such as word processing, Web browsing, media playback and working with Web-based applications.

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Notebook/Laptop
Notebook/Laptop

A notebook is an extremely lightweight personal computer. Notebook computers typically weigh less than six pounds and are small enough to fit easily in a briefcase. Notebook computers use a variety of techniques, known as flat-panel technologies, to produce a lightweight and non-bulky display screen.

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PDA;Personal Digital Assistant
PDA;Personal Digital Assistant

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Smartphone
Smartphone

If the smartphone was re-branded as a pocket computer with calling capabilities, the comparison would be easier to make. Slide 24 of 88 in Meeker's report makes apparent that the smart move for Google, in particular, would be to create a desktop computer OS that pushes Microsoft out of the picture completely.

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Supercomputer
Supercomputer

Your personal computer has probably just one chip, a supercomputer has 2 or 4 per node, a couple of dozens of nodes per cabinet, and then tens to hundreds of cabinets.

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Supercomputers
Supercomputers

Your personal computer has probably just one chip, a supercomputer has 2 or 4 per node, a couple of dozens of nodes per cabinet, and then tens to hundreds of cabinets.

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Tablet
Tablet

A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a portable personal computer, typically with a mobile operating system and LCD touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single thin, flat package.

Ultra-Mobile PC
Ultra-Mobile PC

Ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) is a hand-held computing device capable of running a Windows operating system. A UMPC is larger than a personal digital assistant but smaller than a laptop. Microsoft and Intel created a design specification for the UMPC in a project called Origami.

Workstation
Workstation

What is the difference between a workstation vs desktop computer? 1. Cost. Most business PCs cost as low as $500 and go as high as $1,000, whereas a workstation can start at $1,500 and go as high as $3,000 for a high-end machine. 2. Performance. A PC has enough power to do most tasks such as email, web surfing, and word processing.

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