pretty much.. everyone of you already know this kind of stuff..but if your family don't: trying to explain to them 'what's what' of computing can be a pain in the rear. So to aid you in your quest of easily explaining 'what a computer is' to your family and uninitiated friends..
Here is Dava's guide to computers. enjoy!
Using the traffic analogy means we need vehicles to traverse the World. .. 'World Wide Web' that is.
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Smartphone: bicycle (3" to 7")
neat and speedy, low feature but attractive and easy.
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Tablet : multi speed mountain bicycle (6" to 9")
larger and more rugged, still low feature.
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Netbook: Moped (7" to 12")
very easy operation, convenient design, but too low a power for harder tasks.
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Notebook: Deluxe Motorcycle. (12" to 14")
fully featured, quick, easy to use. but cannot do any heavy lifting.
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Laptop : Ducati Racing Motorcycle (15" to 19" upwards)
ultra featured, usually can game if the specifications are of a premium standard, like the screen. but in many cases still not as powerful as a desktop.
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Nettop : 1.0 L Car.
basic. usually used as a home streaming receiver device. fast browsing. but cannot do the main computing tasks associated with a desktop. high features with low power.
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Home Theater PC : small van.
streaming server. usually high capacity (drives). high feature (full windows). but struggles with the more difficult tasks.
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Desktop Personal Computer : Saloon/Sedan Car.
Fully featured. can complete tasks within an expected time. can do everything the previous computers can. fast browsing. but is loud, unless treated for loudness. can get internally messy if not treated.
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Performance Computer : Ferrari or Lamborghini , Performance SuperCar.
Ultra featured. can do any task quickly, easily. can game.
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Workstation Computer : Mercedes G63 6x6 Super Jeep. Lotus Elise, light-weight and precise.
again they can do everything the previous computers can and more. *some* are lower powered for specific reasons and *some* are given alternate parts for a specific reason.
Sub-styles of workstation.
DAW: Lotus Elise, light-weight and precise.
Digital Audio Workstation.
RAM is ECC. unbuffered.
high amount of RAM.
often aftermarket or secondary sound card.
VEEW or VidEnc : Mercedes G63 6x6 Super Jeep.
Video Encoding & Editing Workstation.
RAM is ECC. registered.
high amount of RAM.
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Server Computer: 18 wheel Lorry
Can do all the tasks previously if equipped correctly, but is not designed to. manages security, file transfer and ip allocation. can move HUGE amounts of data easily. gets HOT! requires climate controlled area operation.
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all of the above is of course, subject to conditions, and year.. that means a netbook from 2010 will kill out right.. like B in Kill Bill with a sword.. a desktop from 2000. values are relative. much like your family. :)
peace
Dava
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