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Which type of computer is used by small businesses and firms, and is also known as 'Midrange Computers'?
Which type of computer is used by small businesses and firms, and is also known as 'Midrange Computers'?
Which features of Apple Mac make it relatively easy for novices to use productively?
Which features of Apple Mac make it relatively easy for novices to use productively?
Which well-known manufacturer does NOT produce microcomputers?
Which well-known manufacturer does NOT produce microcomputers?
Which of the following types of computers were invented by IBM in 1981?
Which of the following types of computers were invented by IBM in 1981?
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Which type of computer is specifically designed for general usage like entertainment, education, and work purposes?
Which type of computer is specifically designed for general usage like entertainment, education, and work purposes?
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Portable Media Players (PMP) are commonly known as what?
Portable Media Players (PMP) are commonly known as what?
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Which operating system was commonly used on most Personal Computers in their early days?
Which operating system was commonly used on most Personal Computers in their early days?
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What was a key feature when the Apple Mac was introduced in 1984?
What was a key feature when the Apple Mac was introduced in 1984?
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Which type of computer is not designed for a single user but is used by specific departments within large companies?
Which type of computer is not designed for a single user but is used by specific departments within large companies?
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Which type of computer's specification relates to those manufactured by companies other than IBM?
Which type of computer's specification relates to those manufactured by companies other than IBM?
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Study Notes
Computer Types
Minicomputer
- Used by small businesses and firms for specific purposes
- Also known as "Midrange Computers"
- Have high processing and data storage capabilities, similar to supercomputers and mainframes, but higher than PCs
- Not designed for single user, used by departments of a large company or organizations
Microcomputer
- The cheapest among the other three types of computers
- Designed for general usage, such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
- Well-known manufacturers include Dell, Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba
Personal Computer (PC)
- Invented by IBM in 1981
- All PCs released since then are compatible with the original design, with many extensions made
- The term "PC compatible" refers to PCs manufactured by companies other than IBM that are compatible with the traditional PC specification
- Originally ran on DOS (Disk Operating System), but most now run on a version of Microsoft Windows
- Typical users include home users, large and small office users
Apple Mac
- A popular model of computers made by Apple Computers, introduced in 1984
- Features a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that utilizes windows, icons, and a mouse
- Easy to use, with no need to learn complex commands, just point and click
Portable Computers
Portable Media Players (PMP)
- Also known as MP3 players, with the iPod being a mobile computer too
- A handheld multimedia device that can play digital music, image, and movie files downloaded from the internet or stored on a personal computer
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Learn about minicomputers and microcomputers, their capabilities, and their uses in different organizations and departments. Quiz yourself on the differences between these types of computers!
