| A | B |
|---|
| super computer | fastest type computer available. primarily used for crunching numbers. |
| mainframe | quickly processes enourmous quanities of data. |
| minicomputer | many capabilities-runs slow-less memory-costs less. |
| microcomputer | small, expensive computer for 1 person at a time. |
| binary code | sequence of 1's and 0's used toi give instructions to computers. |
| microprocessor | the "brain" of a computer on a single chip. |
| notebook computer | portable computer designed to fit into a briefcase generally weighs under 10 lbs. |
| subnotebook computer | smaller than notebook computer usually weighs under 5 lbs. |
| personal digital assistant | computer that fits in palm of hand. uses stylus to give instructions and choose from list of options. |
| workstation | powerful, expensive microcomputer often used by engineers. |
| embedded system | microprocessor built into same peice of electronic equipment such as VCR. instructions needed by microprocessor are "hard- coded" into it. |
