Types and Classifications of Computers

A powerful multi-user computer.

• Mainframe Computer

• Supercomputer

• Server

• Minicomputer

Computers designed to provide services to client machines.

• Minicomputer

• Supercomputer

• Servers

• Mainframe Computer

An extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second.

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Minicomputer

• Microcomputer

A multi-user computer capable of supporting up to hundreds of users simultaneously.

• Microcomputer

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Minicomputer

A computer with a microprocessor and central processing unit.

• Minicomputer

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Mainframe computer

Similar in operation to desktops, this is miniaturized and optimized for mobile use.

• Laptop

• Netbook

• PDAs

• Tablet Computer

They fall in the category of laptops, but are inexpensive and relatively smaller in size.

• Laptop

• Desktop Computer

• PDAs

• Netbook

It is intended to be used on a single location.

• Laptop

• Desktop Computer

• Netbook

• PDAs

It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a palmtop.

• Laptop

• Desktop Computer

• Netbook

• PDAs

Mobile computer that use the touch screen technology and very handy to use.

• Tablet Computer

• Netbook

• PDAs

• Desktop Computer