Types Of Computer Systems

Tugas Mata Kuliah : Bahasa Inggris

Dosen Pengajar      : Agus Lahinta ST.,M.Kom

Nama : Abdulkadir Harun
Kelas : C


a. Look at A opposite. Which type of computer do these descriptions refer to ?

  1. A hand-held computer which can be used as a telephone, a web explorer and a per sonal organizer.
Answer :  Personal Digital Asistant
 2. a typical computer found in many businnes and populer for home use.
Answer :  Desktop PC
 3. a large computer used for intensive data processing and often linked to many terminals.
Answer :  Mainframe
 4. a small computer thats fits into items of clothing.
Answer : Wearable Computer
 5. a portable computer that can be closed up like a briefcase, but it can be as powerful as a desktop-PC
Answer :  Laptop
  6. a full-function PC, though it only weighs 1.2 kg - you can go to a meeting and write your notes on it, like a paper notepad, its screen mode can be changed from pottrait to landscape.
Answer :  Tablet PC



b.  Look at the computer advertisement and find this information.
 
  Toshiba Satellite L

• Intel centrino procesor
• 1.024 MB RAM, 100 GB harddisk drive
• DVD SuperMulti ( +/-Rndouble layer ) drive 
• 15-4" wide screen TFT active matrix LCDdisplay
• 85-key keyboard and touchpad
• 2 memory slots, 1 PC Card or PCMCIA slot
• Wireless communications : Wi-fi compliancy and Bluetooth
• 4 USB ports for connecting periperhals : digital camera, MP3 player, modem, etc.
• 6-Cell rechageeable Lithium-ion battery pack      

 1. What type of computer is advertised ?
Answer : Laptop
2. What kind of screen does it have ?
Answer : TFT
3. Whitc pointing device replaces the mouse ?
Answer : Touchpad
4. What type of ports does it have for connecting cameras and music players ?
Answer : USB
5. What short of power supply does it use ?
Answer : Lithium-ion battery

c. Read this interview with Adam Hawkins, an IT manager, and complete it which words from the PDA section opposite.

 Interviewer : What are the basic features of a PDA ?
Adam          : well, a typical PDA is a (1)hand-held device that runs on batteries and combines computing, phone and Net capabilities
Interviewer : And how do you enter information ?
Adam         :  For input, you use a (2)styles or pen to write and make selections on a (3)touch screen, they also have buttons for launching programs.Some models have a small keyboard. They may have a (4)voice recognition system that reacis to the user's voice
Interviewer : Do they need special software ?
Adam         : Yes, most oof them run on windows mobile. Palmtops supported by Palm Inc, use Palm OS. Pen-hand systems include(5)handwriting recognition so you write on the screen and the computer recognizes your handwriting and inserts the appropriate letters
Interviewer : what sort of things can you do with a PDA ?
Adam         : You can store personal information, take notes, draw dragrams and make calculations. Many PDAs can Acces the Nervia(6)wireless technology.


 TUGAS

1.Write down two benefits and two limitations of PDAs.

Answer :

Benefits ;
      - Applications are readily available and free live download directly installed eg through google play
      - Without using a keyboard and mouse because it has a touch screen
 Limitations ; 
      - Because of the size and weight are too small, sometimes we forget to put where, or dropped or even we really miss this one tool.
      - The process of inputting data more slowly, using either the stylus or with a mini keyboard.

2. Explain in a paragraph how laptops can be beneficial to business people.

 Answer :

    Laptops in business

   Advances in technology often used as a great opportunity to run a business. One example of students who have used advances in technology and creativity to start a business for Dzikri student was Robby. He managed the business for students with laptops open salon or skin which makes the cover unique and attractive laptop. Currently laptop users is constantly increasing, it is used as a lucrative opportunity for businesses Robby. Display which was originally just a regular laptop to factory defaults which produces it, being able to be changed Robby becomes more attractive and look different in accordance with the wishes of the owners using laptop skins. 

3. Write three examples of how tablet PCs can be used in the classroom.

Answer :

 example of how tablet PCs can be used in the classroom.

 

ü  Tablet PC works with the Intel Learning Series software suite, as well as administrative tools for the teacher to see what is being done by the students - their students.

ü  Provide programs needed by students to compete in the global knowledge economy.

ü  Make student learning becomes more interesting and interactive than just reading a book or viewing a static image.