Question

Differentiate between minicomputers and mainframe computers. Give suitable examples

Answer 1

Minicomputers are type of computers that have most of the features and capabilities of a large computer but is smaller in physical size.

They are larger than microcomputers and smaller than mainframe

examples : smart phones, tablets, i-pods etc.

Mainframes are a type of computer that generally are known for their large size, amount of storage, processing power and high level of reliability.

They are designed to handle very large volume of input and output programming or computing.

examples : Cash counting machines,IBM,Control data