Computer Types

-Based on the processor : mainframes,minicomputers,micro computer.

-Based on the shape and physical size : tower,desktop,portable,notebook,subnotebook,palmtop.

-Based on the data type if : analog,digital,hybrid.

-Based on the problem area.

Computer based processor

-Mainframes

                    This kind of computer processor that has ability use a very large and is intended for multi-user. By using time-sharing technology,the efect is not so perceived by the user.

type of computer has a central processing unit,storage device is rather large (about the size of  two closets) and placed in a separate place. CPU and storage equipment is linked to many terminal consisting of a keyborad and monitor it. Terminal can be connected in accordance with the needs of thousands of computers mainframenya san series. Type of computer is suitable for companies with large scale that has many many branches.

-Mini Computer

Processor capacity is used almost the same as the mainframe,only the number of terminal that can be plugged into the computer not as much as on the type mainframe computers. The number of terminals that can be connected only dezens. Therefore this kind of computer is only suitable for middle-class company that is not so big and not too small. Physical size of the computer is not as big mainframe computer.

-Personal Computer (PC)

Type of processor used his ability is not that big compared to the mainframe computer. Because tis computer is intended for a user. Because of the usefulness of this kind of computer called a personal computer or personal computer (PC).

-Supercomputer

Specially designed computer and is a very mahal. Computer engine can analyze visualize a process or phenomenon that is not visible.