Desktops, Notebooks, and Mobile Devices by Bradley Stonnell

Notebooks

Characterisitcs

-Portable personal computers

Networking capabilities, bright wide screen displays, web-cams

Macs (IOS), PC's and Chromebooks (Google)

Advantages

Thin

Light

Powerful

Portable

Easy setup

Always the most up to date software

Touchpad

Disadvantages

Battery life

Always needs to be charged

More expensive than desktops

Potential damage if dropped

Less storage and RAM

Desktops

Characteristics

Personal computer

Fits well into homes and workplaces

Wall mountable

Advantages

Can store more data

More storage

More power

Lowest cost

Larger hard drive

More cooling power

Disadvantages

Not portable

Hard to take in if a repair is needed

Can be heavy and bulky

Does not come with monitor

Need a keyboard and mouse to use

Mobile Devices

Characterisitcs

Portable, handheld computers used for business and entertainment

Many different shapes and sizes

Has become the number one primary computing devices

Advantages

Small

Handheld

Lightweight

Can fit in pocket

Can download additional applications to extend capabilities

Wide range of internet and phone calls

Includes GPS navigation systems

Music playing system

Disadvantages

Some models are very expensive

Data plans can be very pricey

Can interfere with real life (social situations)

Potential damage if dropped

Battery life

Constantly needs to be charged