6 basic categories of Computers
1) Embedded Computers
Usually programmed to perform specific tasks. It typically includes a microprocessor and application software.
These are incorporated in devices such as handphones, music players, specialist hardware, IT networking hardware, household appliances, etc.
2) Mobile Devices
Has display screens, touch screen, mini keyboards, small and light enough to take around.
Examples: game consoles, handphones, digital cameras
3) Personal Computers
Any general purpose computer whose size and capabilities make it useful for anyone, anywhere. For personal use and not for servers/many users.
Examples: PCs (desktops), laptops
4) Mainframe Computers
Known to be huge, heavy duty, high reliability, used for large scale computer processing, can be used as a server (to connect to other networks, computers, etc)
Example: ATMs
5) Super Computers
For high intensive functions such as weather forecasting, quantum physics, has niche functions, very specialised, calculates very quickly, and its processing speed is extremely fast.
Examples: weather forecast systems, AI player, etc
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