Device Classification

By: John Vereen

Classifications1. Input devices

2. Output devices3. Input-output devices

4. Storage devices5. Memory devices

6. Processing devices

Input devices

Keyboard Mouse

Output devices

Speakers

Monitor

Input-output devices

Touch screen monitor

Microsoft Surface

Processing device

Intel Processor

AMD processor

Memory Devices

RAM memory

Cache memory

Storage devices

Hard Drive

Memory key

Software Classification1. Application software

2. System software

Application Software

System Software

Computer ClassificationsPersonal computerworkstationvideogame consoleServerclientmainframe computersupercomputerhandheld computerPDAsmart phoneportable media playermicrocontroller

Personal Computer

Old personal computer New personal computer

Workstation

Office workstation Portable workstation

Videogame console

Xbox

Playstation

Server

Home server

Server cluster

Client

Any computer hooked up to a server.

Mainframe computer

AWIPS computer IMB Z-series

Supercomputer

Any computer that was the largest in the world at one time.

Handheld computer

Old handheld computer New handheld computer

PDA (personal digital assistant)

HP PDA Dell PDA

Smart phoneiPhone Nokia smart phone

Portable media player

Before After

Microcontroller

A small chip that controls the computer.