What are the types of computers by size? | What are the classifications of computers on the basis of size?
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Categories of Computers by size
1. Microcomputers
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Some of the microcomputers are given below:
• Desktop Computers or Personal Computers (PC)
• Notebook
• Laptop or Notebook computers
• Tablet Computer
• Handheld Computers or Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
• Smart Phones
2. Minicomputers
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3. Mainframe Computers
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4. Supercomputer
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A supercomputer is an extremely powerful computer capable of manipulating huge amounts of data relatively in a short period of time. It has multiple processors functioning in parallel with high storage capacity. The speed of supercomputer is generally measured in “FLOPS” (Floating Point Operation Per Second). A supercomputer is used to design automobiles, aircraft, to forecast weather, to observe the behavior and evolution of stars and galaxies. It is also used by military for defense and encrypting purpose. Some examples of a supercomputer are IBM Roadrunner, IBM Blue gene and Intel ASCI red, PARAM Padma, etc.