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Features of Fifth Generation Computers



                               Use artificial intelligence.
                               Improved size, cost, speed and performance.

                               Think and learn on their own.




                      Modern Computers

                 Modern computers are what we see today. They come in different sizes:

                 Desktop Computer

                   We keep a desktop computer on a desk.

                   We cannot carry it around easily.

                   It is seen at various places such as homes, schools and shops.


                 Laptop

                   A laptop is smaller than a desktop computer.
                   We can keep it on our lap.

                   It is also called a notebook computer.

                   We can carry it easily to any place.
                   It works on a battery that needs to be charged.


                 Tablet

                   A tablet is a notebook-sized mobile computer.

                    It has a touch screen that allows the user to operate it without a keyboard
                   and mouse, by just touching on its screen using finger or a pen-like stylus.


                 Smartphone

                   A smartphone is a mobile phone that can be used as a computer also.
                   It is smaller in size than a tablet and can be held in a hand.

                   It has a touchscreen.

                    It is used to make calls, send SMS, play games, watch videos, click pictures and
                   do a lot of things.








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