ADMS 2511 Chapter Notes - Chapter Technology Guide 1: Mainframe Computer, Computer Hardware, Auxiliary Memory
19 Feb 2018
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Hardware physical equipment used for the input, processing, output, and storage activities of a computer system. Exploiting computer hardware is essential to achieving competitive advantage. Successful hardware exploitation comes from thoughtful consideration of the following. Major categories of microcomputers include: desktop pcs (personal computer). Includes cpu and separate connected monitor and keyboard: thin-client systems. Desktop computer systems that don"t offer full functionality of a. Pc; less complex, less expensive: benefits: fast application deployment; centralized management; lower cost of ownership; easier installation; management; maintenance; support, disadvantage: if networks fail little can be done, laptop and notebook computers. Designed to be small, lightweight and convenient; similar functionality as desktops: netbooks. Very small lightweight portable computer that is energy efficient and relatively inexpensive: tablet computers. Complete computer contained entirely in a flat touchscreen that users can operate without keyboard/mouse (e. g. ipad) Multimedia technology computer-based integration of text, sounds, still images, amination, and digitalized motion video; represents collection of various input and output technologies.
