Types of computer system Worksheet
1. Describes the different types of computers that are available and what they are used for.
Types of computer Image Description
Desktop PC A desktop PC is a personal computer
that can be used at home, school or
office.
Laptop A laptop is like a mini computer that
can recharge and you can carry it and
use it anywhere you go.
Netbook A netbook is a smaller version of a
laptop that is only available for saving
files and your personal things.
What they are used for
They can be used by
people to search for
information and save files.
It has a similar purpose to a
pc but the difference is that
if you are on holiday and
you have work that needs
to be complete you can use
the laptop to save your
work.
It also has a similar
purpose to the laptop but it
has a limited space for files
and has no DVD drive to
play movies.
PDA PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is a It can be used to store
device that has a smartphone and a data, web browsing and
computer combined together. search information.

Smart phone A Smartphone is type of device that It is used to contact

can function a bit like a computer but people, to play games,
has touchscreen and can be watch videos, store photos,
recharged anytime if it is on low play music and store files.
battery.

Games consoles A console is a type of gaming device It is be used to play games,

that can be played using a TV or a watch movies and TV
monitor. It has a wireless controller shows, to save data, to use
that contains a bluetooth connection apps.E.g. Youtube, netflix,
with the console. BBC iplayer, web browser.

Tablet A tablet is a type of device, similar to It can be used to take

a smartphone but it is bigger. photos, to store personal
information and play games
same as a smartphone.
Server A server can run multiple computer at
the same time and it can last for long.
It is used to start up
computers and stores
anyone's personal
information so that no one
can access it except the
manager.

Embedded devices Controls multiple devices instantly. Can be used for MP3,
(inside phones, smartphones, game
domestic consoles and DVD players.
appliances, cars)