| A | B |
| Supercomputer | the fastest type of computer currently available, very expencive |
| Mainframe | large computer system capable of quickly processing enormous quantities of data |
| Minicomputer | a computer with many of the capabilites of a mainframe but runs slower has less memory and costs less |
| microcomputer | small computer for one person, very inexpensive |
| binary code | code for computers consisting of 1's and 0's |
| microprocesser | the brain of a computer on a single chip |
| notebook computer | a portable computer desinged to fit into a briefcase |
| subnotebook computer | similar to a notebook but smaller |
| PDA | a small portable computer that fits in the palm of the hand |
| workstation | powerful, expensive microcomputer often used by engineers and technical illustrators |
| embedded system | a microprocesser that is built into a piece of electronic equiptment, such as a VCR or Automobile. |