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Supercomputers are also used in the fields of creating animated graphics and conducting nuclear
research. Some examples of supercomputers are CRAY XMP-24, PARAM 9000, PARAM and
ANURAG.
OTHER TYPES OF COMPUTER
Apart from the types of computers that we have discussed in the previous sections, some other
types of computers are embedded computers and handheld computers. Let us learn about these
computers in detail.
EMBEDDED COMPUTER
An embedded computer is a special type of microprocessor-based system that is developed for
performing a specific task. Let us learn about some of the embedded computers in detail.
Digital Camera
The digital camera is one of the most commonly used embedded
computers. Due to the use of embedded computers, cameras have
become very smart and provide lots of features that were not present in
older cameras. The main function of a camera is to capture photos and
shoot videos. It also has a memory to store the captured photos and videos.
Automated Teller Machine
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is another example of an embedded
computer that allows us to withdraw money from our bank account anywhere
and anytime.
Microwave
The microwave that we use at our home is also an example of an
embedded computer that allows us to warm and cook food.
HANDHELD COMPUTER
A handheld computer is a type of computer that can easily be stored in our pocket and used by
holding it in our hands. Most handheld computers have a touchscreen in which we input data by
using our fingers. Let us learn about some handheld computers.
Smartphone
A smartphone is a type of mobile phone that provides the facilities of a computer. It has
a touchscreen and a rechargeable battery. A smartphone provides the features of an
earlier cell phone and also some advanced features similar to a computer.
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