计算机介绍英文版.ppt

* Personal Computers What is a desktop computer? p. 19 Fig. 1-18 Next Designed so all of the components fit on or under a desk or table * Personal Computers What is a notebook computer? p. 20 Fig. 1-20 Next Portable, small enough to fit on your lap Also called a laptop computer Generally more expensive than a desktop computer Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 1, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Notebook Computers below Chapter 1 * Handheld Computers What is a tablet PC? p. 20 Fig. 1-21 Next Especially useful for taking notes Resembles a letter-sized slate Allows you to write on the screen using a digital pen * Handheld Computers What are Web-enabled handheld computers? p. 21 Fig. 1-23 Allow you to check e-mail and access the Internet Next Web-enabled telephone is a “smart phone” * Handheld Computers What is a handheld computer? p. 21 Next Used by mobile employees such as meter readers and delivery people Small enough to fit in your hand * Handheld Computers What is a personal digital assistant (PDA)? p. 21 Fig. 1-23 Next Provides personal organizer functions Calendar Appointment book Address book Calculator Notepad Click to view video * Servers What types of servers are there? p. 22 and 23 Figs. 1-25–1-27 Midrange server Powerful, large computer that supports up to a few thousand computers Mainframe Very powerful, expensive computer that supports thousands of computers Supercomputer The fastest, most powerful, most expensive computer. Used for applications requiring complex mathematical calculations Next * Elements of an Information System What are information system elements? p. 24 Fig. 1-28 Next People Procedures Data Software Hardware * Examples of Computer Usage p. 25 Fig. 1-29 What are five categories of computer users? Next * Examples of Computer Usage What software is available for a home user? p. 26 Fig. 1-30 Next * Examples of Computer Usage p. 28 Fig. 1-33 Local area network (LAN) Productivity software Specialty software Web usa