Digital Devices Flashcards
Types Of digital Devices
Personal computers
Servers
Mobile devices
Entertainment Systems
Navigation Systems
What is a Digital device?
A piece of Physical Equipment that uses digital data, such as by sending, Receiving, Storing or Processing it
Define personal computers
General purpose Computing Device designed for individual Use
Features Of Personal computers
Relatively small, inexpensive, Separate CPU, RAM, Hard Disk, Expansion slots for Upgrading
Uses of Personal Computers
Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, dbms, web, email, Gaming
Define servers
A computer that manages access to different resources and services over a network
Features of a server
Connected to a Network always, Greater memory, storage, processing capability
Uses of servers
Managing access to the Web, email, centralised access to files, Printers
Define Mobile Devices
A computing device designed to Be Portable
Features of a mobile device
Small, Light - Weight, Powerful battery, uses system - on - A - Chip
Uses of Mobile Devices
Web, Email, Gaming, Organisational tools like a diary
Define entertainment systems
Computing devices that are designed to entertain
Features of a Entertainment System
Good Hard disk Storage, For Storing media files, internet connectivity
Uses for entertainment systems
Digital media players for tv series, Songs, Play Games
Define Navigation systems
A digital device that uses GPS to prove a real - Time Map of our Location
