1. P2 - The purpose of different
types of computer systems
Laptop
Tablet
Desktop
Server
Smartphones
Games Console
Embedded
Adam Richardson
Systems
2. Laptop
The laptop is made for
portability so that you can
work and connect to the
internet while away from a
desktop. The laptop is
generally not as powerful as a
desktop and some won’t even
have CD drives so the laptop
wouldn’t be suited for
someone interested in running
graphic intensive games or
software.
3. Tablet
The Tablet computer is usually
lager than a mobile phone and
has an integrated touch
screen. Rather than using a
keyboard it often features an
on screen touch keyboard.
4. Desktop
The desktop computer is a
personal computer intended
for regular use at a single
location (I.e. Home, Work,
School)
5. Server
The Server, is a computer
hardware system that runs to
serve requests on behalf of the
other computers on the
network. Servers com in
different types to do different
jobs (I.e. Database servers,
Mail servers, Print servers and
Web servers)
6. Smartphones
Smartphones have the
combined functions of a PDA
and mobile or camera phone.
Most modern smartphones are
built to include the functions
of GPS, pocket video cameras
and portable media players.
7. Games Console
Games Consoles are interactive
entertainment computers that
produce video display signals
that can be used with a display
device (I.e. TV, Monitor, etc.)
8. Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems are
computer systems
designed for specific
control functions
within a larger system.
They are used for a
range of devices such
as digital watches and
MP3 players.