Classification of computers

• What are the different forms of personal computers mentioned?

  Desktops, laptops, and personal digital assistants
• What are the key characteristics of desktop computers?

  • Intended for use in a single location
  • Spare parts are readily available and relatively low-cost
  • Power consumption is less critical than in laptops
  • Popular for daily use in workplaces and households
• What is the primary purpose of a laptop computer?

  To provide mobile computing similar to desktops
• How do laptops differ from desktops?

  • Miniaturized and optimized for mobile use
  • Operate on a single battery or external adapter
• What are netbooks categorized as?

  They are a type of laptop
• What are the characteristics of netbooks?

  • Inexpensive and smaller in size
  • Smaller feature set and lesser capacities compared to regular laptops
• What does PDA stand for?

  Personal Digital Assistant
• What are the features of digital assistants (PDAs)?

  • Handheld computers, also known as palmtops
  • Touch screen and memory card for data storage
  • Can function as portable audio players, web browsers, and smartphones
  • Internet access via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
• What technology do tablet computers primarily use?

  Touch screen technology
• What are the characteristics of tablet computers?

  • Handy and mobile
  • Onscreen keyboard or stylus/digital pen for input
  • Apple's iPod redefined the class of tablet computers
• What is a defining feature of wearable computers?

  They can be worn on the body
• What are the applications of wearable computers?

  • Used in behavior modeling and human health studies
  • Incorporated into daily routines by military and health professionals
  • Help track human actions when hands and sensory organs are engaged
  • Remain operational without user intervention