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Table of Content
Brief Introduction of computer ..2 Input Devices are.2 Output Devices are..3 Different Types of Computers.3 Mainframe Computer..3 Personal Computer (PC)..3 Laptop Computer.4 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)....4 Uses of Computers in Different Fields ...4 The of History of Computer ...6 The Future of Computer Technology..9 History.9 Introduction.9 Conclusion.13

Brief Introduction of computer

Current Position of the Computer
A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.

What Is An Input Device

An input device is a device which enters data or instructions into a computer. Input devices are necessary to convert data into a form which can be understood by computers.

Some Input Devices are:

Mouse

Joystick

Scanner

Keyboard and bar code reader

What is an Output device?

The information we get from the computer is known as output. The computer presents this information through these devices such as:

Some Output Devices are:

Monitor

Printer

Different Types of Computers

Mainframe Computer A mainframe computer is a large computer, often used by large businesses, in government offices, or by universities.

Personal Computer (PC) The early 1980s saw a revolution in computing: The creation of computers that were small enough to fit on a desk, and cheap enough that everyone could have their own, personal computer, instead of having to share access to a mainframe.

Laptop Computer A 'laptop' computer is a light, compact and portable PC. Laptops contain a rechargeable battery so that they can be used even when not plugged in to a mains power supply. They also have a built-in LCD monitor.

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) A PDA is similar to a palmtop computer, except it is even more compact, and typically has no keyboard, using a touch screen for all data input. Since the screen is so small, many PDAs have a small stylus (plastic stick) that is used to press things on the screen.

Uses of Computers in Different Fields

Our daily encounters with and dependence upon technology is almost invisible as it takes the shape of electronic climate control system, wireless communication systems such as phones and pagers, automatic tellers to dispense money. Computer technology has made several important impacts on our society. Today computer is playing very important role in every field of life. Many activities in daily life can be performed very easily and quickly. A lot of time is saved and overall cost is reduced to solve a particular problem. Many fields where computer are widely used.

Business Today, in global markets, it is impossible to run the business without the use of computer technology. Many business activities are performed very quickly and efficiently by using computers. The administrative paperwork is also reduced by using computers. Many business use websites to sell their products and contact their customers.

Education Computers are used in teaching and research. The students can solve different kind of problems quickly and efficiently by using computers. They can also collect different information on the Internet.

Banks Computers are widely used in banks. They are used in banks for record keeping and maintaining accounts of customers. Most of the banks provide the facility of ATMs. The customers can draw money through ATM card from any branch of that bank (or another bank) at any time of a day.

Entertainment Computers are also playing very important role for the entertainment of human beings. Nowadays, computer can be used to watch television programs on the Internet. People can also watch movies, listen music, and play games on the computer.

Home At home, computer is used to maintain personal records and to access much other information on the Internet. People can also use computer at home for making home budgets etc. Medical Nearly every area of the medical field uses computers. For example, computers are used for maintaining patient history & other records.

The of History of Computer

First Laptop: 1982`
The first laptop with a flip form factor was produced in 1982, but the first portable computer that was actually marketed as a "laptop" was the Gavilan SC in 1983. Early models had monochrome displays, though there were color displays available starting in 1984 (the Commodore SX-64). Laptops grew in popularity as they became smaller and lighter. By 1988, displays had reached VGA resolution, and by 1993 they had 256-color screens. From there, resolutions and colors progressed quickly. Other hardware features added during the 1990s and early 2000s included high-capacity hard drives and optical drives.

Laptops are generally broken down into a three different categories:

Desktop replacements Standard notebooks Subnotebooks

Desktop replacements are usually larger, with displays of 15-17" and performance comparable with some better desktop computers. Standard notebooks usually have displays of 13-15" and are a good compromise between performance and portability. Subnotebooks, including netbooks, have displays smaller than 13" and fewer features than standard notebooks.

2000s: The Rise of Mobile Computing

Mobile computing is one of the most recent major milestones in the history of computers. Many smart phones today have higher processor speeds and more memory than desktop PCs had even ten years ago. With phones like the iPhone and the Motorola Droid, its becoming possible to perform most of the functions once reserved for desktop PCs from anywhere.

The Droid is a Smartphone capable of basic computing tasks such as emailing and web browsing. Smartphones have truly revolutionized mobile computing. Most basic computing functions can now be done on a Smartphone, such as email, browsing the internet, and uploading photos and videos.

Late 2000s: Netbooks

Another recent progression in computing history is the development of netbook computers. Netbooks are smaller and more portable than standard laptops, while still being capable of performing most functions average computer users need (using the Internet, managing email, and using basic office programs). Some netbooks go as far as to have not only built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, but also built-in mobile broadband connectivity options.

2001
The online encyclopedia Wikipedia is introduced. Apple introduces Mac OS X 10.1 "Puma." Intel releases their latest processor, the Pentium 4. USB 2.0 and SATA 1.0 is introduced. Microsoft releases yet another operating system, Windows XP. Windows XP opened a whole now style of OS. The same year they also released Office XP.

2002

The Pentium 4 processor gets a huge performance boost with technologies like HyperThreading and sets a standard for better cups in the future.

The tablet computer starts to make a push after a while of low acceptance. Apple releases Mac OS X 10.2 "Jaguar." E-bay gets PayPal. CD burners start getting run out by DVD burners as file size continues to grow. DVD's can hold up to eight times as much as a CD.

2003

Microsoft Office 2003 hits the market and is expanding rapidly. Apple opens the iTunes store. Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" is released by Apple. Apple also released their Safari internet browser that year.

One of the most popular and successful social networks MySpace is founded. Wireless technology really becomes mainstream.

2004

Another extremely popular social network the face book (later known as Face book) is founded by Mark Zuckerburg. Face book was originally for college students only but was then opened to everyone and became a huge success.

Mozilla Firefox makes an appearance, becomes a popular web browser and puts a dent in the Internet Explorer's lead..

World of War craft was released to become the largest MMORPG ever. LCD monitors begin to run out the old CRT monitors. The PDA is de-throned as the mobile device of choice by the Smartphone. Unbuntu, a Linux based OS, was first released. The iMac G5 becomes Apple's sleek new all-in-one computer.

The USB flash drive becomes the device of choice for moving media between computers.

The Future of Computer Technology