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Computer Classification. Lauren Andrade. Mainframe. Definition- the central processing unit and primary memory of a computer Example- Bill Gates had a mainframe mainframe computer. 29 October 2013 . Photograph. wikipediaWeb . 11 Nov 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer>.
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Computer Classification Lauren Andrade
Mainframe • Definition- the central processing unit and primary memory of a computer • Example- Bill Gates had a mainframe • mainframe computer. 29 October 2013 . Photograph. wikipediaWeb. 11 Nov 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainframe_computer>.
Mini Computer • Definition-a computer of medium power, more than a microcomputer but less than a mainframe • Example-laptop • msdonough, mehgan. Samsung intros ATIV Book 5 Ultrabook and ATIV Book 6 laptop with touchscreens. april 25 2013. Photograph. n.p. Web. 11 Nov 2013. <http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/samsung-intros-ativ-book-5-ultrabook-and-ativ-book-6-laptop/>.
Micro Computer • Definition- a small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor. • Example- desktop • miller, richard. THE HISTORY-MAKING . 2013. Photograph. n.p. Web. 11 Nov 2013. <http://www.millermicro.com/TRS-80.html>.
Central Processor Unit • Definition- the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed • Example-The first single chip CPU was the Intel 4004 invented in Nov 1971 • central processing unit. 2013. Photograph. wikipediaWeb. 12 Nov 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unit>.
Input Peripheral • Definition-a device that hooks up to the host computer but not part of it • Example- mouse, keyboard • fitzgerald, edward. Understand that improvements could be needed as a result of testing. 2013. Photograph. bmsigcseitWeb. 12 Nov 2013. <http://bmisigcseit.wikispaces.com/Understand that improvements could be needed as a result of testing>.
Output Peripheral • Definition- a device that outputs information to you • Example- printer • printer and computer repair. 2012. Photograph. indyprinterWeb. 12 Nov 2013. <http://www.indyprinterrepair.com/>.
Storage Systems • Definition- is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media used to retain digital data • Example- memory card • How to format a Memory Card for Cell Phone. 2010. Photograph. techuuizzWeb. 12 Nov 2013. <http://www.techwizz.net/how-to-format-a-memory-card-for-cell-phone.html>.
Storage Devices • Definition- a piece of computer equipment on which info is stored • Example- usb • blue plug blue tooth. 2013. Photograph. grid connectWeb. 12 Nov 2013. <http://gridconnect.com/bluetooth-usb.html>.