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Lesson ObjectivesAll of you should be able to identify the

different types of home computers that currently exist.

Most of you should be able to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Some of you should be able to justify which kind of computer should be selected according to someone’s needs.

Omar Alvarez Badillo

Types of Computers

Rainbow GroupsIn groups you will have to think of a list of

advantages and disadvantages of the type of computer you are assigned.

You should considerPortability / SizePriceDesignPerformanceUpgradabilityRepair / Maintenance

You have 6 minutes to do a table. Everyone in the group should know it by heart.

Rainbow Teams 1BBlue –Rafael, MaJo, Arturo, JessicaRed – Fernanda, Aldo, Mariana L, MateoGreen – Alexa, Fernando G, Jimena, EmilioYellow – Frida, Mariana C, Karina, Fernando

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Blue: TabletsRed: Ultra booksGreen: All in one PCYellow: Smartphone

Now its time for the rainbowIn your new teams you will have an

scenario and you need to decide what is the best type of computer for his/her needs. You will have 5 minutes to generate 3 reasons as to why you have selected that type of computer. One random member will explain.

Rainbow 1: Sebastian, Fernanda, Mayte, Juan Pablo

Rainbow 2: Mónica, Eric, Adair, AdrianaRainbow 3: Eugenio, Mariana, Andrea,

ElenaRainbow 4: Alejandro, Valentina, Diego,

Mauricio

ScenariosRainbow 1: Grandmother 85 years oldRainbow 2: University Student in UNAMRainbow 3: Business persons that travels

on an everyday basis.Rainbow 4: Churchill College Teacher

Personal computersAdvantages Disadvantages Prices from very low to very

high Fast Powerful Easy to repair Long lasting Some parts can be

upgraded Many ports

Use too much space Ugly 2 separate parts Can’t be easy transported

Traits of someone who should buy a PC?

Space is not a problem.Maximum speed and power – 3D creation,

video edition or videogames.Screen size matters, or more than one screen

are required.Higher storage capacity required (over 2 TB)A fast powerful computer for a reasonable

price.Sound capabilities are important like having

a home theatre.

All-in-one computersAdvantages Disadvantages Use less space and

electricity Most of the times big

screens They may have touch

screens and WiFi Better designs, more

aesthetic. Long lasting As powerful as medium and

some high end PCs

Impossible to upgrade Very difficult to repair

(more expensive) More expensive than PC

with the same technical specs.

Not that many ports to connect I/O devices

Can’t be easily transported

Traits of someone who should buy an All-in-one

Space is an issue.Good performance at good price. Wants a PC with WiFi capabilitiesWants a PC with touch screen capabilities.Is worried about how his computer is going

to like in his house.

LaptopsAdvantages Disadvantages Use less space and electricity

than PCs and All-in-One Can be carried easily

everywhere You go. Normally specs will be lower

than those of a PC. Medium lasting as accidents

may occur. Integrated battery, web cam,

microphone and speakers. Always WiFi and sometimes

Blue tooth

Impossible to upgrade or expand

More expensive than PC with the same technical specs.

Not that many ports to connect I/O devices.

Price will be higher compared to a PC with same specs.

Smaller screens. 17’ max.

Traits of someone who should buy a laptop.

Needs a mobile device with PC characteristics.Laptops are PC replacements, not

complements.Needs a good a fairly big storage device. Uses optical devices and needs ports on the

go.Weight is not an issue.It has access to electricity in periods under 4

hours.Use of a medium size screen

Net booksAdvantages Disadvantages Small form factor. Very cheap Integrated webcam and

WiFi Very lightweight Battery Available with open source

OS.

Impossible to upgrade or expand

Is complex to use such a small keyboard and touchpad.

Very low specs making them slow.

Almost no ports included. 10.1’ screen.

Traits of someone who should buy a netbook?

Price matters - Cheapest of them all.Wants to have portability and prefers

weight over processing power and screen.Wants to have portability and prefers a

physical keyboard over touch screens.Small form factor keyboard is not an issue. Is thinking to replace it in two years. Speed may not an issue at all.

Ultra light laptopsAdvantages Disadvantages Lightest of them all.

Laptops and netbooks. They use SSDs Battery and WiFi included Slimest of them all. Laptops

and netbooks.

Impossible to upgrade or expand

Slower than normal laptops or very expensive.

No optical disc unit. (CD/DVD)

Just some few ports (2 or 3) Not that much storage

capacity. Low specs compared to fast

laptops or PCs

Traits of someone who should buy an ultra light laptop?

Weight is all that matters. Over speed and performanceOver storage capabilities.Over screen and keyboard size.

Money is not an issue.Needs full access to full programsDoesn’t wants or dislikes touch screens.

TabletsAdvantages Disadvantages Very light mobile device Always on Last long battery (over 7

hrs) WiFi and 3G capable Relatively cheap Very limited amount of

malicious programs.

Small SSD (64Gb max) Cant’ be upgraded or

expanded. No optical unit (CD/DVD) Few ports or none at all.

Traits of someone who should buy a tablet?

Portability: Weight, size, Internet connection.

Fastest access to the web. Doesn’t need to use full pc programs. Isn’t an issue to use a different O.S. Someone who needs long lasting battery.Doesn’t hates touch screens. Doesn’t needs big storage capabilities (64

Gb)