Which kind of computer?

Type of Computers

Laptop- a portable computer designed to fit on th lap (although most people use them on a table or desk). It carries out the same functions as a desktop computer but in a compact version that is alight enough to be carried around

Notebook- similar to a laptop but even more compact. The name comes from its small size, comparing it with the size, comparing it with the size of a notebook.

Netbook- similar to a notebook but designed mainly for wireless communication via email, messaging and access to the internet.
A netbook is usually cheaper and has a lower specification compared to laptops and notebooks. They increasingly have a solid state memory.

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)- a portable device that is small enoughg to hold in the palm of a hand. It usually contains address book, note-making features, telephone and Internet facilities. It allows data to be exchanged with computers.


Desktop computers are probably the type of computer you are most familiar with. They come with a monitor (now usually a TFT screen), keyboard, mouse, CD-RW and a DVD-RW or at least a DVD-ROM

Mainframe computers are very large powerful computer systems that are usually at the heart of a business. The mainframe computer will have a very powerful processor, large amounts of main memory and a huge backing storage capacity. They are accessed through one or more terminals. Terminals consist of a screen, keyboard, mouse but no processor as all the processing is done by the mainframe.

Ipad The iPad is a tablet computer produced by the marketing geniuses over at Apple

The Amazon Kindle is a series of e-book readers produced by Amazon.com. Amazon Kindle enable users to shop for, download, browse, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media via wireless networking.^[1] The hardware platform, developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126, began as a single device and now comprises a range of devices — most using an E Ink electronic paper display capable of rendering 16 tones to simulate reading on paper while minimizing power consumption.