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Device Classification
By: John Vereen
Classifications1. Input devices
2. Output devices3. Input-output devices
4. Storage devices5. Memory devices
6. Processing devices
Input devices
Keyboard Mouse
Output devices
Speakers
Monitor
Input-output devices
Touch screen monitor
Microsoft Surface
Processing device
Intel Processor
AMD processor
Memory Devices
RAM memory
Cache memory
Storage devices
Hard Drive
Memory key
Software Classification1. Application software
2. System software
Application Software
System Software
Computer ClassificationsPersonal computerworkstationvideogame consoleServerclientmainframe computersupercomputerhandheld computerPDAsmart phoneportable media playermicrocontroller
Personal Computer
Old personal computer New personal computer
Workstation
Office workstation Portable workstation
Videogame console
Xbox
Playstation
Server
Home server
Server cluster
Client
Any computer hooked up to a server.
Mainframe computer
AWIPS computer IMB Z-series
Supercomputer
Any computer that was the largest in the world at one time.
Handheld computer
Old handheld computer New handheld computer
PDA (personal digital assistant)
HP PDA Dell PDA
Smart phoneiPhone Nokia smart phone
Portable media player
Before After
Microcontroller
A small chip that controls the computer.