1.3 - Computer Systems​

There are many types of computer systems, each with advantages and disadvantages:​

Desktop:​​ ​​

• Are powerful and versatile​​
• Can complete a large range of tasks
• Internal components can be easily replaced
• Are heavy so cannot be relocated easily​​
• Must be constantly connected to a power supply​​

Laptop:​​

• Are portable and light
• Does not require constant power supply
• Battery can be restricting
• Can be more easily stolen​
• Hardware cannot be easily customized​

Smartphone:​​ ​​

• Are very small and portable​
• Can complete a wide range of tasks​
• Many features already installed​ 
• Can be distracting and cause Anti-socialness​
• Device or data on it can be more easily stolen​

Embedded system:​ (System with software on it to complete a specific purpose, e.g., a microwave)

• Software rarely goes wrong​ 
• System is usually easy to use​ 
• Can only complete a single task​

Mainframe: (Powerful machines that handle data)

Are very powerful and efficient

Can process large amounts of data

Are very expensive

Quantum: (Systems that work using a qubit system rather than a binary system)

Are much faster than traditional computers

Are incredibly complex to set up