visualizing Technology
Desktop
Characteristics: A desktop computer is a personal
computer that fits into a work space.
Most speed, power, and upgrade ability.
Advantages: A desktop computer has more
power and features. They are also easier and
less expensive to upgrade. Lastly they have a more
comfortable keyboard.
Disadvantages: They can be noisy, big and heavy, and
they are not portable.
Notebook
Characteristics: portable personal computer,
can be easy accessible on airplanes, and temporary offices
can be easy accesible
Advantages: Notebooks have faster performance, larger screen sizes than tablets, a more spacious keyboard.
Disadvantages: Notebooks can be higher in price, battery life is not long, and is heavier than a tablet.
Mobile Devices
Characteristics: Mobile devices are portable, handheld
computers used for business and entertainment.
Advantages: A mobile device has a good size and weight,
they instantly come on, long battery life, and there is a
larger variety of brands.
Disadvantages: On a mobile device there can be screen damages, not enough space on the phone
and the battery power will only last a day.