Different types of Computers

Personal Computer (PC) What does it do : PC helps people to do things - such as finding information, writing documents, viewing pictures, listening to sounds, etc. Advantage and Disadvantage of using an PC in business: Advantage: -Research and find information -Typing out a document -Communications -Can do business online Disadvantage : - Can easily get spam -Can hack important documents -Can’t carry around PC -Expensive to buy

Mainframes What does it do: Mainframe computer is a big computer. Which allows companies to process data. Advantage and Disadvantage of using an Mainframes in business: Advantage: -Can calculate millions and millions problem per second. -Can process huge amount of data very fast. -Can manage huge amount of computers Disadvantage : -They are large and are almost impossible to transport. -Very Expensive -Need and trained person to use it.

Laptops What does it do: A laptop does everything that a PC does but laptop is small and can be used anywhere. Advantage and Disadvantage of using an Laptop in business: Advantage: -Easy to carry around, can use anytime any where -Light weight -Easy to give presentation -LED screen use less power Disadvantage : -Laptops get more virus -Small keyboards -Can be stolen really easy, because its really small so anyone can take it away.

Palmtops Advantage and Disadvantage of using an Palmtop in business: What does it do: Palmtop is a smaller version of an desktop and it does basic things like making small documents. Advantage and Disadvantage of using an Palmtop in business: Advantage: -Cheap to buy -Common programs: word processor, spreadsheet available -Small and handy -Useful for basic work in business Disadvantage : -It has a very small screen -Very small size, easy to misplace or get stolen -Cant store lots of data

Personal Digital Assistant What does it do: The main purpose of a personal digital assistant (PDA) is to act as an electronic organizer or day planner that is portable, easy to use and­ capable of sharing information with your PC. Advantage and Disadvantage of using an PDA in business: Advantage: -Portable -Easy to use anywhere, can even use in bus or trains or cars -Can be used like an mobile calls -Cheap to buy Disadvantage : -Very small so can get misplaced -Need to constantly recharge -Low quality, if dropped it can be broken easily -Not reliable for business

This is all about the different types of computers: Personal Computer or desktop Mainframes Laptop Palmtop Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) By: AK