CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER

Data Handling Wise: -

 Analog Computer: - An Analog computer is a form of computer that uses continuous physical phenomena such as electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved. Ex: - Thermometer, Speedometer

 

Digital Computer: - A computer that performs calculations and logical operations with quantities represented as digits, usually in the binary number system. Ex: Laptop, Desktop

 

Hybrid Computer: - A combination of computers those are capable of inputting and outputting in both digital and analog signals. A hybrid computer system setup offers a cost effective method of performing complex simulations.

 

Functionality Wise

Micro Computer: - Micro Computers are small relatively inexpensive computer designed for personal and office use. It has lowest storage and processing speed. These can be laptop or desktop.

         

Types of Micro Computes: -

Desktop: - A single user personal computer that can be placed on the desk is called desktop computer.

 

Laptop:-It is a portable computer that can be used while travelling in car, aeroplane, train etc. It runs through battery source. A portable computer complete with an integrated screen and keyboard. It is generally smaller in size than a desk top computer and larger than a notebook computer

 

Palmtop computer: A small computer that can be kept in palm or pocket is called palmtop computer.

 

Handheld / Mobile Computer: - These computers store little information. like: Phone number, call records, short message etc. is called handheld or mobile computer.

 

Mini Computer: - Powerful as compare to microcomputer it has higher memory provide faster operating speeds and large storage capacities than microcomputers. It can be used as a server and capable of supporting from 2 to 200 users.  

 

Mainframe Computer: - It has very high memory and processing speed and used as a server can support thousands of users.

 

Super Computer: - The fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. Ex: specific research, weather forecasting, Weapon designing etc.

 

Embedding Computer: - There are many computing devices which are fitted into various other device such as washing machine, phones, TV, AC etc. are known as Embedding Computers.