PART II
TYPES OF
COMPUTER
Mainframe
COMPUTER Analog
TYPES OF
Supercomput
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Digital
Mini
Hybrid
Micro
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3. Laptop
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5.
6.
1. Desktop computer
• It is a stationary personal computer designed
to be used in one place, typically on a desk,
comprising a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and a
central processing unit (CPU) housed in a
separate case or the monitor itself.
• Its functions include processing information,
running software for tasks like web browsing,
document editing, gaming, and providing a
platform for creative professional work, data
analysis, and scientific research.
1. Desktop computer
2. Workstation Computer
• Is a high-performing PCs that is designed for a single
user and have advanced graphics and storage
capacity. A workstation can be a normal PC but a
normal PC can’t be a workstation.
• Used in professional applications, such as 3D
modeling, video editing, engineering simulations, and
scientific research. (minimum of 16GB RAM).
Workstation computer
3. Laptop computer
• It is a portable, battery-powered personal computer with
a built-in screen, keyboard, and pointing device (like a
touchpad), all integrated into a single clamshell-style
unit.
• Advantages:
• Laptop: Portability and compactness (battery, screen,
keyboard).
• Desktop: More powerful; generally future proof
(upgradable internal parts).
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Types of
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Notebook
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3.1 Macbook
• MacBook is a specific brand of laptop computer made by
Apple that runs the macOS operating system.
• Advantages: a more seamless user experience, superior
build quality, longer battery life, and better integration with the
Apple ecosystem.
• Disadvantage: Costly
3.2 Ultra Book
• It is a lightweight, thin, and high-performance laptop category
defined by Intel in 2011 as a trademarked brand for ultra-
portable computers featuring instant-on capabilities and long
battery life.
• Advantages: portability, long life
battery, fast performance, premium
build quality, quite operation.
• Disadvantage: Costly
3.3 Two in one (2 in 1) Laptop
• Called hybrid device, a versatile gadget that functions as both
a traditional laptop and a tablet, featuring a touchscreen and a
full-fledged operating system like Windows or Chrome OS.
• Advantages: versatility & flexibility,
enhanced productivity, superior
flexibility, cost & data management.
• Disadvantage: reduced performance
and limited storage due to compact
design.
3.4 Chromebook
• a laptop that runs Google's Chrome OS, an operating system
designed for speed, simplicity, and security, primarily relying
on cloud-based applications and online storage like Google
Drive, rather than traditional installed software.
• Advantages: low cost, fast startup,
strong security, simple and user-friendly
design, Google Play store.
• Disadvantage: strong reliance in
internet connection, limited storage,
incompatible to some windows apps.
3.5 Notebook
• It is a compact, lightweight personal computer that combines
a flat-panel screen, alphanumeric keyboard, and pointing
device into a single, foldable unit.
• Sometimes interchangeable with the term laptop but it is more
compact and sleeker due to its portability.
• Advantages: portability, convenience.
• Disadvantage: limited upgradability,
limit performance.
4. Tablet PC
• A tablet PC, or tablet computer, is a portable, wireless computer with
a touchscreen interface, designed for handheld use and featuring a
mobile operating system and apps.
• vs. Laptops: are more portable and focus on
touch-based interaction and media consumption,
whereas laptops are generally more powerful,
designed for complex tasks, and have traditional
keyboards and trackpads.
• vs. Smartphones: are essentially larger
versions of smartphones, distinguished by their
bigger screens
5. Handheld Computer
• Is a small, portable device small enough to be held and operated in
one hand.
• It is compact, battery-powered form factor, often featuring a
touchscreen, built-in wireless connectivity (like Wi-Fi or cellular), and
sometimes a keypad or stylus for input.
• Barcode scanner, Pocket PCs, gaming.
6. Smartphone
• It is a mobile-phone that performs many of the
functions of a computer, typically having a
touchscreen interface, internet access, and an
operating system capable of running downloaded
applications.
Applications:
• communications, social media, entertainment,
productivity, navigation, content creation etc.
FLAGSHIP PHONES
• Goal: To have the latest and greatest technology.
• Features: The most powerful processors, cutting-edge cameras, premium build
materials (like titanium or high-grade glass), fast wireless charging, and top-tier
displays.
• Performance: Superior performance, smooth animations, and quick processing
speeds due to high-end components.
• Software: Longest and most timely software support, with flagship models
receiving major updates first.
• Price: The most expensive category. P40k up
Mid-Range Phones
• Goal: To offer a great balance of performance and features at a reasonable price,
getting close to flagship capabilities for less.
• Features: A good mix of components, but some may be older than the latest flagships.
Often include expandable storage via microSD cards, which flagships typically lack.
• Performance: Still very capable for most everyday tasks, streaming, and even
gaming, though not as fast as flagships.
• Software: Shorter software support periods compared to flagships, often waiting
longer for updates to trickle down.
• Price: A good middle ground, costing more than budget phones but significantly less
than flagships. (P15k – 40k)
Budget Phones
• Goal: To offer the most crucial smartphone functions at the lowest possible price.
• Features: Focus on essential functions with lower-cost components. Build quality
may be simpler, and features like fast charging or high-end cameras are usually
omitted.
• Performance: Sufficient for basic tasks like social media, emails, and light us.
• Software: Typically, the shortest software support lifecycle and may receive
updates later than other categories.
• Price: The most affordable option. (up to P15k)
