Types of computers.

Task 1 : Write the names of these computers. 2. PC Desktop 3. PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) 4. Laptop 5. Servers 6. Mini notebook Task 2 : Who uses these types of computers? What for? Make a list. Example: Students frequently use laptops to do homework. 2. PC Desktop: is a family computer. USES: - Perform work - Homework - Play games - Listen to music 3. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant): pocket computer or personal organizer. USES: - in cars (GPS) - Medical uses: diagnostics and medical prescription - Uses in education: use it for notes 4. Laptop: is used by student USES: - Homeworks - Check e-mail - Chats - Video calls 5. Servers: is used by companies to manage data networks. USES: - Manage information - Information storage 6. Mini notebook: is used by student USES: - Microsoft Work, Excel, PowerPoint

Task 3 : Reading: Types of computer. Study these details of different types of computer. Find the answers to these questions. Which type of computer is: 1 - The most common? RTA/ PC is the most common type of computer. 2 - Small enough for a pocket? RTA/ The handheld is small enough for a pocket. 3 - The most common portable? RTA/ The microcomputer o laptop is the most common type of computer. 4 - Used by many people at the same time? RTA/ The PC Desktop use by many people. 5 - The most powerful? RTA/ The Server is the most powerful. 6 - Not suitable for a lot of typing? RTA/ The handheld or palmtop not suitable for a lot of typing

Task 4: Choose the correct adjective. Then fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective. 1) Light/heavy Laptops are light than desktop computers but heavy than notebooks. 2) large/small The mainframe is the large type of computer. A minicomputer is small than a microcomputer 3) common /good Personal computers are good than mainframes but mainframes are common than personal computers at processing very large amounts of data. 4) Powerful/expensive Minicomputers are powerful than mainframes but they are also expensive

5) Fast/ cheap New computers are fast than older machines 6) Powerful/ expensive Laptops are often powerful than PC`s but they are not as expansive

Task 8 : Problem-solving: Task 8 In pairs, decide what sort of computer is best for each of these users. John Wilmot is a salesperson and he spends a lot of time visiting customers. He wants a computer to carry with him so he can access data about his customers and record his sales. RTA/: NOTEBOOK Pal Nye is a personnel officer. She needs a computer to keep staff records and to keep a diary of appointments. She also needs a computer for writing letters. RTA/: PDA and PC Desktop The University of the North needs a computer to look after its accounts. Its network, the records of all students and staff, and to help with scientific research. RTA/: SERVER The James family want a computer for entertainment. writing letters, the Internet, and for calculating tax. RTA/: PC Desktop or LAPTOP Task 9 : Writting What is the perfect computer for you? RTA/ LAPTOP Write a paragraph (8-12 lines), explaining why you choose that computer (characteristics, comparison, reasons , etc ) The notebook is a laptop, which can be carried everywhere. His appearance is like a book, allowing to be kept in a much smaller space than that occupied a desktop, but with the same performance.

FEATURES Usually have a small battery that keeps the clock and other data in case of power failure. In general, at the same price, laptops tend to have less power than desktop computers, even smaller capacity hard drives, audio and graphics less capacity and lower power microprocessors. In any case, tend to consume less energy and are quieter. They usually have an LCD screen and touch pad. In general, they have PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) or ExpressCard expansion cards. There is a known type of portable mini laptops, which are smaller and lighter, M 570E