Types of computer

The computers can be divided into four types according to their size:

• Micro Computer
• Mini Computer
• Main Frame Computer
• Super Computer

Micro Computer:

A microprocessor-based computer is known as microcomputer. It is also popularly known as the PC. It is very small, light, and portable. Viz.—Desktop Computers, Laptop, Palmtop, Pocket PC.

Mini Computer:

This category falls in between micro and mainframe computers. Generally, it can hold more than hundred terminals or microcomputers with one CPU performing different tasks at the same time.

Mainframe Computer:

These are the giant computers. They are suitable for large organizations as they have very high processing speed and accuracy. These computers can hold whole terminals with one CPU.

Super Computer:

These are the fastest, the most accurate, and the most expensive on the category of computerization. This category of computers has maximum processing capability. This type of computers performs space exploration, weather forecasting, e.t.c.