Desktop computers have a computer tower, monitor, keyboard and mouse and are intended for reliability and multiple functions mainly in offices and homes. Laptops can perform the same functions as desktops but are portable with integrated components like the screen, keyboard, and computer in one unit powered by a battery. Notebooks/netbooks are smaller laptops primarily for internet access due to their small, light and portable size. Tablets are light portable computers mainly for web browsing and games like the Apple iPad. Games consoles can be used for internet, TV, music, movies and playing games either solo or online against others. Mobile phones are handheld devices for calling, texting and include smartphones for additional functions like email and apps. PD

1. Non technical
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2. Desktops
• The purpose of a desktop is too have many
functions and be very reliable.
• Desktops are usually found in offices and homes.
• The desktop computers have a computer tower, a
monitor also known as a screen, keyboard and
mouse. They can also have other devices
connected too them such as speakers, head
phones, memory sticks and many other devices.

3. Laptops
• A laptop purpose is to do everything a desktop does but a
laptop is portable.
• Also with a laptop it is integrated. This means that all of the
components are attached inside and cant be moved.
• Everything is built in such as the screen, keyboard and
computer is one thing.
• Also the laptop has a touch pad. This is used instead of a
mouse.
• Laptops are powered by battery power, this makes it easy
too move from place too place with ought a lot off hassle.
Laptops allow users too connect too the internet, play
games, use social networking sites and produce word
documents.

4. Notebook/ Netbook
• Notebooks/Netbooks are small laptops but
they do not have all the functions of a proper
laptop.
• Notebooks/Netbooks are primarily used for
internet access
• And because they are so small and light this
makes them very portable this means that
they can be used near enough anywhere.

5. Tablet
• A tablet is a light portable computer.
• They are mainly used for web surfing and
playing games.
• The most common and most known tablet is
an apple Ipad.

6. Games Console
• Games consoles are more then what the name explains
them too be. Games consoles can be used for going on the
internet, watching TV on them , listening to music on them
, watching films on them and playing games.
• Most games consoles now allow you too play online
against/with other people form all of the world. This can
only work if you have a router connected too your console.
• Most games consoles you have too use a small controller
too play games, but there is now new technology where
you don’t even need to use a controller as you can get this
device that picks up your movements, so therefore you
become the controller

7. Mobile phones
• A mobile phone is a handheld device designed too hold a
charge and designed too be light and small
• The main feature of a mobile phone is too be able too call
and text
• Mobiles can also be used to send emails, go on the
internet, and play games. These are called smart phones
• Some examples of smart phones are :
• Apple Iphone
• HTC
• Samsung galaxy
• Blackberry

8. PDA
• PDA stands for personal digital assistant. PDA’s
allow you too go on the internet, use
email, use instant messaging, and you can also
play games on them.
• PDA’s also allow you too use some of the same
software as laptops, they are mainly used for
organizing dates you have too be somewhere
and times you have to be there by.

9. Servers
• A server is a device that is dedicated to
performing certain tasks about whether or not
something should be allowed or not
• A network server can give access or decline the
connection of other computers to a network
• A data base server processes database queries
and actions
• A print server is a computer that manages one
or more printers