Types of Computers
A desktop computer is a personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location
desk/table due to its size and power requirements, as opposed to a laptop whose rechargeable
battery and compact dimensions allow it to be regularly carried and used in different locations.
A laptop or a notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable
for mobile use. There was a difference between laptops and notebooks in the past, but nowadays
it has gradually died away. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, including at work,
in education, and for personal multimedia.
A tablet computer is a mobile computer with a touchscreen display, circuitry and battery in a single unit.
Tablets come equipped with sensors, including cameras, a microphone and an accelerometer, and the touchscreen
display uses finger or stylus gestures substituting for the use of computer mouse and keyboard.
Approximate prices
| Desktop |
Laptop |
Tablet |
Price |
R3,999 |
R6,999 |
R4,999 |