minicomputer

the first successfull minicomputer

The minicomputer was invented as early as the mid 1960s and were sold for a cheaper price than the larger computers from competitors that were on the market. It is rarely called a minicomputer now, it is now known as a midrange computer.

Minicomputer systems (desktop, network, laptop, and handheld devices) range in price from $15,000 to $150,000.

John Regarht

$100-1000

John regarht

No, laptops and PCs are microcomputers.

The first successful minicomputer was the DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) PDP-8, introduced in 1965. They sold more than 50,000.

so that when you are on the run you can have a minicomputer in your purse or "European shoulder bag" as some call it, and in a way its easier to maintain, its lighter and fun to play games on.

minicomputer

Carlos Negrete and Harlon Anderson

PDP-1 1958

The usual term is either a file-server or network server.

probably decastro at DEC, with the PDP-8.

US$16,000 upwards when launched in 1964

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It's a minicomputer.

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Minicomputers are no longer made, the microcomputer made them obsolete.

so u can use it when your not home

HP 3000

AS 400

VAS 8600

Prime 9955

Mainframe computers have large memory storage. While minicomputers have small or less memory storage than mainframe computer. ... The processing speed of mainframe computer is faster than minicomputer. While the processing speed of minicomputer is slower than mainframe computer.

Many computer historians consider the DEC PDP-1 to be the first minicomputer, but it was still quite large and was built entirely with discrete transistors. Most computer historians consider the DEC PDP-8 to be the first minicomputer as it was actually small enough to sit on a desk and later models were built with monolithic integrated circuits.

The speed of a minicomputer is typically measured in megahertz or gigahertz, which represent millions or billions of cycles per second, respectively. This indicates the frequency at which the central processing unit (CPU) can execute instructions.

A laptop would be more suitable because it can handle a bigger load than a minicomputer can. Remember networks are computers that work together, and the main computer will organize the computers and process the information from the computers. Everything will go through the main computer. In other words, you will be better off with a laptop rather then a minicomputer.

Richard Eckhouse has written:

'Minicomputer systems'

Dumb Terminal

The minicopter was invented in 1965 1st March

computers are categories into three. these are: 1) Supercomputer 2) Minicomputer 3) Microcomputer

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There are four types in the classifications of the computer by size are Supercomputer, Mainframe computer, Minicomputer, and Micro Computer.

Just like a desktop (or microcomputer), a minicomputer can have different capacities and hardware. However, minicomputers are almost always multi-user; their operating systems are designed to server multiple people at the same time.

A minicomputer is usually physically larger than a microcomputer as well.

There were no "minicomputers "(by today's standards) then. The smallest computers in service were the size of a large car.

A Mainframe OR A Super computer

It allowed miniaturization beyond the discrete transistor, allowing the introduction of the minicomputer in the middle 1960s.

It consists of a few minicomputers interconnected by a communication network.Each minicomputer usually has multiple users logged on to it simultaneously.For this several interactive terminals are connected to each minicomputer.Each user is logged onto one minicomputer,with remote access to other minicomputers.The network allows the user to access remote resources that are available on some machine other than the user is currently logged.Minicomputer model can be used for resource sharing like information databases.

A minicomputer is a computer of medium power, more than a microcomputer but less than a mainframe. This class of smaller computers were developed in the mid-1960s and a possible candidate for the first early and highly successful minicomputer was Digital Equipment Corporation's (DEC) 12-bit PDP-8 made in the US.

A minicomputer is a computer of medium power, more than a microcomputer but less than a mainframe. This class of smaller computers were developed in the mid-1960s and a possible candidate for the first early and highly successful minicomputer was Digital Equipment Corporation's (DEC) 12-bit PDP-8 made in the US.

an ATM is a computer itself, im not sure which type i think its a minicomputer not sure this is what im trying to find out

The first minicomputers were second generation computers, but the most well known minicomputers were third generation computers.

in the matter of fact your current microcomputer or desktop has a much better processing! power than a previous minicomputer!

when the micros and the minis were introduced in the 1960's they differed both in their speed and storage capabilities. minis were usually used in areas where there was a need for multiple users to be logged in simultaneously but now the term minicomputer has become obsolete.

microcomputers also have different types handheld, personal digital assistant, Macintosh (MAC), Tablet, Laptop (Notebook) and desktop while minicomputers are less expensive than mainframe computers. Minicomputers are also designed for a single user only.

I am using a minicomputer right now and it seems that minicomputers might not be able to do what a regular sized computer can but still might have special characteristics. first off a minicomputer is designed to be small (obviously) all though mini computers are also designed for simply Internet but can be used for trips on the go depending on if your a gamer most are not designed for that, unless you can change your graphics card- a graphics card is designed for faster speed on video games with less lag. if your thinking about getting a mini computer these can be some reasons for one but if i were you i would get one if your in high school or college (in my best opinion). i hoped this helped.

Desmond Hugh Maltby has written:

'Development of software for a lathe with adaptive control using a digital minicomputer'

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It relay depends what your needs are and also try and check with your local laptop dealers for the average prise on the market.

There features of minicomputers are quite a number. Some of them include having an internal memory, they have a fixed hard drive, there is a processor and many other parts.

Edward C. Kramer has written:

'Can you use a minicomputer?' -- subject(s): Minicomputers, Data processing, Small business

one of the first minicomputer firms from the late 1960s. Three of the four founders were former employees of Digital Equipment Corporation

Advantages ; pros:very small, semi-portable, cheaper, good for any average user, can run Linux, OSX, or anything windows cons:

Disadvantages ; not easily transported with a large monitor(also you have cords and mice