Digital Devices

Learning Aim A - Digital Devices

Multifunctional devices- A multifunctional device is usually related to MFD's as they are multifunctional peripherals. An Example is a device can both perform an input and an output such as a Printer/ Fax even tho both functions are outputs.

Desktop Vs Laptop

- Generally have more powerful processors for a lower price

- Easier to expand, modify and upgrade

- Screen is at eye level and user can work at a better posture

- Less easy to steal and carry away

- Have powerful GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit) for manipulating and editing images

- Less powerful and more expensive but becoming more powerful and cheaper

- Have batteries and can be used where there is no power supply

- Incorporate peripherals such as speakers and microphones which do not have to be brought separately

- Portable and can be used in different locations

Servers- They are similar to personal computers and commonly contain larger storage capacities and higher amounts of memory. Examples of servers include web servers, mail servers, file servers and print servers

Mobile devices- A computing device is designed to be portable, being compact, light-weight and running on battery and connecting to wifi. 

Entertainment systems-A home entertainment systems may refer to :  

A home…