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using wires or wirelessly. Due to its size and power requirements, we cannot carry this type
of computer. Desktop computers are generally used in schools, colleges, offices, etc.
Some advantages of Desktop computer are less maintenance, upgradable, less expensive,
longer lifespan and greater connectivity options. On the other hand it has some
disadvantages also like no portability and require ample space.
• Laptop: It is a portable and small digital personal computer that is
suitable for use while travelling. We can use a laptop computer by
keeping it on our lap. A laptop computer has a built-in mouse
(touchpad), monitor and keyboard. It also has a rechargeable
battery. After fully charging the battery, we can use the laptop
computer without power for 4 hours or more. Laptop computers
are mostly used by marketing executives who travel frequently or Laptop
are far from their offices. Some advantages of Laptop Computers
are portability, compactness, easy internet connectivity and backup power. While it has some
disadvantages like limited upgradability, expensive, overheating, battery life degradation and
small screen size.
• Tablet: It is a portable digital computer that is smaller than a laptop
computer. It has a touchscreen as its primary input device instead of a
mouse. Similar to a laptop, the tablet computer also has a rechargeable
battery. A tablet computer generally provides less features than a laptop
computer. Tablet computers are commonly used by professionals in
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various organisations. Advantages of Tablet are Portability, longer
battery life, user friendly and provide better interactivity. Disadvantages of Tablets are less
storage capacity, distracting for students, can cause vision problems.
Minicomputer
A minicomputer, also known as "mini", is a type of computer that is
bigger, more expensive, and more powerful than a microcomputer.
It is bigger in size and faster in processing speed. It can contain one
or more microprocessors as its processing units. It is mainly used for
scientific and engineering computations. It has the capability to serve
a number of users and run multiple programs simultaneously. It is also
known as a small or midsized server computer. It can support several
users working at the same time on the same machine which means
it supports a multi-user environment. Some common examples of
minicomputers are PDP-11, PDP-8, HP-3000, etc.
Minicomputer
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A server is a computer that provides data and other services to other computers. It is used
in offices where many computers are connected to each other.
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