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| A microcomputer
is a computer based on a single microprocessor.
There would only be one user at a time. There are few peripherals. Costs a few hundred pounds.
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A microprocessor is a 'chip'
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Microcomputers are used by small businesses, home users, schools etc... |
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Small ‘laptop’ or portable versions are available. These are built into a ‘briefcase’ - type case, are capable of running off batteries, and may be carried about.
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| Even smaller hand-held versions are available. These are called palmtop computers. |
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| Exercise : Mainframe and Microcomputer | ||
| The largest type of computer is a and is only used by the largest companies and organisations - Eg
banks and police.
A computer used by a single person, based on a single processor is called a Smaller, portable, battery-powered microcomputers are available. These are called Select the true statements:
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![[Photo of Microprocessor]](../../images/chip.gif)
