class of computers
any category of computers, e.g. by architecture, form factor, market segment, use
computer form factor
indication of size and mounting options of a computer or its components
first-generation computer
type of computer
mobile computer
type of computers
desktop computer
personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location desk/table
blade server
type of server computer
single-board computer
complete computer built on a single circuit board
transistor computer
type of a computer
embedded system
computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system.
mainframe computer
computers used primarily by large organizations for critical applications
minicomputer
class of computers developed in the 1960s, smaller than mainframes; the term mini is misleading today because the dimensions resembled closets
laptop
personal computer that is foldable and portable
supercomputer
type of extremely powerful computer
workstation
high-end computer designed for technical and scientific applications or for audio and video processing, mainly characterized by high computing power and large memory
computer appliance
single-purpose computing device with software or firmware dedicated to providing a specific computing resource
personal computer
computer intended for use by an individual person
analog computer
machine for calculating dynamic behavior by analog electronics or mechanic analogies
computer architecture
set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organization and implementation of computer systems
midrange computer
class of computers which fall in between mainframe computers and microcomputers
diskless node
computer workstation operated without disk drives
mobile device
small, hand-held computing device