LESSON 3
Task 1
1. Personal Digital Assistant
2. Notebook
3. Laptop
4. Mainframe
5. Palmtop
6. Desktop PC
Task 2
Computer Type Description and Advantages/Disadvantages
(3 of each)
Desktop PC Description:
a personal or micro-mini computer sufficient
to fit on a desk.
A desktop computer is a type of
computer that stays in a single location. It is
placed on the desk or table. It is not
portable.
Advantages:
is done easily on a desktop computer
because of the large keyboard.
The computer has high disk space so a
lot of information can be stored on
the PC.
Teachers and students can learn and
improve their skills by using a desktop
computer.
Disadvantages:
It is expensive to buy a desktop
computer.
Desktop computer is not portable like
a laptop.
It requires extra space to place and
also you will need a dedicated room
to place a desktop computer.
Mainframe Description:
A mainframe computer is a large
computer with hundreds of processors. It can
process a larger amount of smaller tasks
quickly. A mainframe computer is smaller
than a supercomputer.
Advantages:
These computers are better in
performance and are reliable.
They are scalable in the sense that
more hardware i.e. processors and
memory can be added if needed.
The security of these computers is
very high.
Disadvantages:
Expensive.
It needs a large space and also the
temperature of the place should not
be hot.
These computers have a very high
maintenance.
Personal Digital Description:
Assistant Personal Digital Assistant(PDAs) are
among the most recent contraptions that
great many educated clients need to utilize
and claim.
Advantages:
It is very convenient to use.
It can automate repetitive tasks.
It can help stay organized by keeping
track of to-do list.
Disadvantages:
High Cost.
Laptop Description:
a portable computer complete with an
integrated screen and keyboard. It
is generally smaller in size than a desktop
computer and larger than a notebook
computer.
A laptop may be a pc that will be easily
carried to a variety of locations. It’s also
called a transportable pc.
Advantages:
Easy to use
durable
Portability
Disadvantages:
Costly as compared to PC.
Fragile
Notebook Description:
A Notebook is a smaller version of a
desktop computer which is small and
compact.
Advantages:
Speed
Screen Size
Portability
Disadvantages:
Cost
Battery life
Limited features