Types of Computers

Analog computer introduced by Lord Kelvin. Numerical data are represented by measurable physical variables such as electrical voltage. A thermometer is a simple analog computer.

Digital computer that accepts and process data in the form of numbers and all the character are converted into binary code.

Hybrid computer used the combined feature of analog and digital machine. you can see hybrid computer in geological departments.

Microcomputer these are small relatively inexpensive computer designed for personal and office use. It has lowest storing and processing speed. These can be laptop or desktop.

Minicomputer powerful as compare to microcomputer it has higher memory provide faster operating speeds and large storage capacities than microcomputers. It can be used as a server and capable of supporting from 2 to 200 users.

Mainframe computer it has very high memory and processing speed and used as a server (can support thousands of users)

Super computer can be used for complex type of application i.e. specific research, weather forecasting, Weapon designing etc.