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What are the characteristics of a desktop/personal computer?

• Separate components like keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, etc., and can be used as a standalone or networked computer

• Huge in size, cheap, and affordable for the public

• Always connected to the mains, portable, and limited battery life

• Limited memory, expensive to use 3G/4G internet, and typing can be more difficult compared to a normal keyboard

What is the main advantage of using a laptop computer?

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

• Always connected to the mains, higher performance, and easier to upgrade

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

• Portable, does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, and no loose cables

What is a characteristic of a tablet computer?

• Can be used for completing work, communication, gaming, and connecting to the internet

• Can connect to any wireless networks, use the internet as long as they are in range, and allow for internet connection on the move

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

What are the uses of a smartphone in computing terms?

• Completing work, communication, gaming, and connecting to the internet

• Can be used for completing work, communication, gaming, and connecting to the internet

• Send and receive emails, browse the internet, voice over Internet Protocol (Voip), and streaming music/video content

• Always connected to the mains, higher performance, and easier to upgrade

What is an advantage of using a desktop/personal computer?

• Portable, does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, and no loose cables

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

• Can be used for completing work, communication, gaming, and connecting to the internet

• Always connected to the mains, higher performance, and easier to upgrade

What is a disadvantage of using a laptop computer?

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

• Limited battery life, difficult to repair and upgrade, and can be stolen or lost

• Portable, does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, and no loose cables

What is a disadvantage of using a tablet computer?

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

• Portable, does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, and no loose cables

• Limited memory compared to laptops, expensive to use 3G/4G internet, and typing can be more difficult compared to a normal keyboard

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

What is a disadvantage of using a smartphone?

• Portable, does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, and no loose cables

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

• Limited storage/memory compared to other types of computers, slow data transfer rates, and could be misplaced or stolen

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

What is the main advantage of using a tablet computer in the classroom?

• More portable than a PC or laptop, internet can be accessed in most places either wirelessly or via mobile networks (4G), and specific applications may be used to help the students interact with the lesson

• Always connected to the mains, higher performance, and easier to upgrade

• High definition anti-glare display, wireless, 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection, and touch screen technology

• Small in size, easier to carry around, and can be used while on the move using wireless or 3G/4G connectivity

What are the characteristics of a laptop computer?

• Separate components like keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, etc., and can be used as a standalone or networked computer

• Limited memory compared to laptops, expensive to use 3G/4G internet, and typing can be more difficult compared to a normal keyboard

• Refers to a computer where all the components (monitor, keyboard, etc.) are together on a single device, portable, and can connect wirelessly to network connections

• Always connected to the mains, portable, and limited battery life