Copy of ICT - Chapter 1 - 1.4-1.5 Types of Computers.pptx

Desktop • Separate monitor, keyboard, case, mouse + Easy to customise and upgrade + Better specifications for the price + Convenient to use keyboard, mouse etc - Not very portable - Take up more space and have more partsMy Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devi...

Desktop • Separate monitor, keyboard, case, mouse + Easy to customise and upgrade + Better specifications for the price + Convenient to use keyboard, mouse etc - Not very portable - Take up more space and have more partsMy Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Laptop • Single unit with all components + Lightweight, portable + Low power, low heat + Take up little space, built in Wifi - User may need to carry an adapter - More expensive for same specifications - Less convenient to type, use pointing device - Easier to steal My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Tablet • Small portable computer + Very lightweight and portable + Very fast to switch on + Easy to use, long battery life - Limited memory and processing power - Inconvenient to type and use touch screen - Some software not available or doesn’t work My well Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Smartphone • A phone with an in-built computer + Small enough to fit in a pocket + Connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks + Huge variety of apps - Small screen and virtual keyboard - Less memory and processing power - Not all applications and websites work well - Easy to lose or have stolen My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Smartphone • A phone with an in-built computer + Small enough to fit in a pocket + Connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks + Huge variety of apps - Small screen and virtual keyboard - Less memory and processing power - Not all applications and websites work well - Easy to lose or have stolen My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Smartwatch • Mini computer worn on the wrist + Similar to a smartphone + Even more convenient to access + Good for monitoring health / fitness - Less comfortable than a regular watch - Expensive for their features My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different so internal and external hardware devices - Small screen limited 2. Explain different types of computer software applications Task ! Complete the table of computers, writing which computer would be most suitable for each scenario My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? A hi-tech new restaurant wants a device so customers can view pictures of the food and place their own orders at their table. They should use a… My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? A hi-tech new restaurant wants a device so customers can view pictures of the food and place their own orders at their table. They should use a… Tablet My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? In the office, they want a cheap, durable device to record stock, communicate with suppliers, email customers They should use a… My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? In the office, they want a cheap, durable device to record stock, communicate with suppliers, email customers They should use a… Desktop My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? Long hours have made the chef wealthy but fat. She needs a device to monitor her new fitness program She should use a… My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? Long hours have made the chef wealthy but fat. She needs a device to monitor her new fitness program She should use a… Smart watch My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? The restaurant manager works both at home and at the restaurant. They need to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors and email. They should use a… My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? The restaurant manager works both at home and at the restaurant. They need to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors and email. They should use a… Laptop My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? The restaurant's tax records are sent to the government to be inputted to a computer where they are checked and stored. The amount of tax owed is calculated. The government should use a… My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software Quiz – Which device would you use? The restaurant's tax records are sent to the government to be inputted to a computer where they are checked and stored. The amount of tax owed is calculated. The government should use a… Mainframe My Learning Objectives 1. Identify different internal and external hardware devices 2. Explain different types of computer software