How are microcomputers classified into different types? Discuss briefly.
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Micro Computer is a computer whose CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a microprocessor. All the components of a microprocessor are on a single integrated circuit chip. Micro computer can be categorized as the desktop, programmable and workstation. The microprocessor based computers are called third generation computers.
How many types of microcomputers are there?
Desktop computer.
Notebook or laptop computer.
Tablet computer.
Smartphone.
Personal digital assistant.
Server.
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At one time, the only computing devices available were enormous machines of the type we now think of as mainframe computers. Over time, smaller computers, known as minicomputers, were introduced, though these were still the size of a large bookcase or cabinet. When computers small enough to fit on a desk were introduced, they were referred to as microcomputers.