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Describe the different types of computers. What is the most common type? What are the types of microcomputers?
There are four types of computers:supercomputers,mainframe computers,minicomputers,and microcomputers.
Supercomputers are the most powerful type of computer.These machines are special high-capacity computers used by very large organizations.
Mainframe computers occupy specially wired,air-conditioned rooms.Although not nearly as powerful as supercomputers,mainframe computers are capable of great processing speeds and data storage.
Minicomputers,also known as midrange computers,are refrigerator-sized machines.Medium-sized companies or departments of large companies typically use them for specific purposes.
Microcomputers are the least powerful,yet the most widely used and fastest-growing type of computer.
There are six types of microcomputers:deaktop,media center,notebook,table PC,netbook,and handheld computers.These systems contain an entire computer system,includeing the electronic components,secodary storage,and input and output device.