TEST BANK FOR Computer Organization and Design The Hardware Software Interface 2nd Edition By David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy Converted

P ersonal computer (includes workstation and laptop): Personal computers emphasize delivery of good performance to single users at low cost and usually execute third-party soft ware. Personal mobile device (PMD, includes tablets): PMDs are battery operated with wireless connectivity to the Internet and typically cost hundreds of dollars, and, like PCs, users can download soft ware (“apps”) to run on them. Unlike PCs, they no longer have a keyboard and mouse, and are more likely to rel...