Device Classification

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Input Devicesput info into the computer

Output Devicesprocess info out of the computer

Processorsare things that make the computer think

Memoryis the “short term” memory of the computer

Storage Devicesstore memory for long term

ComputerSofware

Application Softwarehelps a person carry out a task

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

System Softwarehelps the computer run itself

Computer Classification

Personal Computeris used to meet the computing needs of an

individual

Workstationtypically has more power than a regular computer

Videogame Consolesinput and output devices for optimized gaming

Serversupplies computer with data

Clientsoftware or digital device that requests data from a server

Mainframe Computera large and expensive computer

Supercomputerone of the fastest computers in the world

PDAPersonal Digital Assistant

Handheld Computeran enhanced PDA

Smart Phonea very advanced, converged cell phone

Portable Media PlayerPortable Mp3 Players

Microcontrollerspecial purpose microprocessor