How can computers be classified ?

Computers can be classified into following types :

1. Embedded Computers — These computers are in the form of tiny chips embedded within the circuitry of appliances such as televisions, washing machines, wrist watches, etc.
2. Programmable Computers — These computers can be used as notepads, scheduling systems, address books etc. With cellular phones, these can connect to worldwide computer networks to exchange information regardless of location.
3. Laptop Computers & Personal Computers — These computers are typically used in businesses and at home to communicate on computer networks, for word processing to track finances, to play games etc.
4. Workstations — These computers are similar to PCs but have more capabilities. These are typically found in scientific, industrial and business environments that require high levels of computational abilities.
5. Mainframes — These computers are even more capable than workstations and can be used by multiple users.
6. Supercomputers — These computers are the most powerful computers that are used to process complex and time-consuming calculations. They are used by the largest business institutes/houses, scientific institutions and the defence.