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Write short note on classification of computer based on the size.​

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Microcomputers~

❋Desktop computers, laptops, gaming consoles, sound and navigation system of a car, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets and smartphones are all types of microcomputers.

The microcomputers are widely used and the fastest growing computers. These computers are the cheapest among the other three types of computers.

Well-known manufacturers of microcomputers are:

• Dell
• Apple
• Samsung
• Sony
• Toshiba
• HP

Minicomputers~

❋ Minicomputers also called as mid-range servers, are more powerful computers than microcomputers in terms of processing power and capabilities.

Minicomputers are mainly multi-user systems where many user simultaneously work on the systems.

Examples of minicomputers are:

• PDP-11
• VAX
• 7500 MAGNUM

Mainframe Computers~

❋Mainframe computers are designed to handle huge volumes of data and information. These can support more than 100 users at same time. These very large and expensive computers have great processing speed and very large storage capacity and memory as compared to minicomputers.

Examples of Mainframe computers are:

• ICL39
• CDC 6600
• VAX 8842
• IBM 3090/600
• IBM 4381

Supercomputers~

❋Supercomputers are the most powerful computers among digital computers. These consists of several processors running together thereby making them immensely faster and powerful.

Examples of supercomputer are:

• CRAY X-MP-14
• CDC-205
• ETA GF-10
• FUJITSU VP-400
• NEC SX-2
• PARAM
• PACE

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