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• Workstation

  • A desktop computer that has a more powerful processor
  • Additional memory (RAM, Hard drive) and enhanced capabilities for performing a special group of task, such as 3D Graphics or game development
  • Multiple users can use single workstation all together
• Server

  • A computer that has been optimized to provide services to other computers over a network
  • Server usually have powerful processors, lots of memory and large hard drives
  • Multiple CPU’s and Hard drives
• Desktop

  A PC that is not designed for portability

  You will set the computer up in a permanent location

  Most desktops offer more power, storage and versatility for less cost than portable computers
• Laptop

  Also called notebooks

  Are portable computers that integrate the display, keyboard, a pointing device or trackball, processor, memory and hard drive all in a battery-operated package.
• Palmtop

  More commonly known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

  Are tightly integrated computers that often use flash memory instead of a hard drive for storage

  Usually do not have keyboards but rely on touchscreen technology for user input

  A slightly larger and heavier version of the palmtop is the handheld computer