What is a personal computer?

PC refers to personal computer, personal computer.

Mainly includes:

1, desktop

Also known as a desktop computer, it is an independent computer, which is larger and cheaper than a notebook and the Internet. Host, monitor, keyboard, mouse, audio and other main components are generally relatively independent, and generally need to be placed on a computer desk or a special workbench. So named desktop, desktop. The performance of desktop computers is relatively better than that of notebook computers.

2. Multifunctional machine

An all-in-one computer is a computer consisting of a monitor, a computer keyboard and a mouse. Its chip, motherboard and display are integrated together, and the display is a computer, so you can use the machine as long as you connect the keyboard and mouse to the display.

With the development of wireless technology, the keyboard, mouse and monitor of all-in-one computer can be wirelessly linked, and the machine has only one power cord, which solves the problem that there are many and miscellaneous desktop cables that have been criticized. Some all-in-one computers also have TV reception, AV function (video output function) and touch function.

3. Notebook computer (notebook or laptop)

Also known as notebook computer or laptop computer, it is a small portable personal computer, usually weighing 1-6 kg. It is similar to the architecture of a desktop, but it provides excellent portability that the desktop can't match: including LCD, smaller size and lighter weight.

In addition to the keyboard, the notebook computer also provides a touchpad or pointing stick, which provides better positioning and input functions.

Extended data:

The desktop has the following characteristics:

Heat dissipation: Desktop has incomparable advantages over laptop. Desktop chassis has been widely used because of its large space and good ventilation.

Extensibility: The chassis of the desktop is convenient for users to upgrade their hardware, such as CD-ROM, hard disk and graphics card. For example, there are 4-5 CD-ROM slots and 4-6 hard disk slots in the desktop chassis. It is very convenient for users to upgrade their hardware in the future.

Protective: Desktops protect hardware from dust in all aspects. And has good waterproofness; This development is not very good in notebooks.

Clarity: The on-off button, key restart button, USB and audio interface of the desktop chassis are all on the front panel of the chassis, which is convenient for users to use.

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