Summary Different Devices and What they can be used for

1. Personal Computers – small and cheap for it to be used by individuals
a. Wide range of functions
b. Word processing
c. Desktop publishing
d. Spreadsheets
e. Database management systems
f. Graphics
g. Music
h. Films
2. Servers – a computer that manages access to different resources over a network
a. Emails
b. Web pages
c. Storage
d. Print
3. Mobile Devices – Designed to be portable.
a. System on a chip – all the components are integrated into the chip
i. hard to upgrade
b. Access the internet
c. Diary
d. Download apps
i. Hard to do word processing
ii. Hard to do high end gaming
4. Entertainment Systems – Entertain the user
a. Wi-Fi
b. Music
c. Games
d. TV
e. Mp3 player
5. Navigation systems – uses GPS (Global Positioning System)
a. Used for the cars dash board
b. Satnavs
c. Used when walking, driving, cycling and public transport

A server doesn’t always have more storage than a personal computer

IMAP (Internet message access protocol) servers are used to get emails