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In a 1970 survey, the New York Times suggested a consensus definition of a minicomputer as a machine costing less than $25,000, with an input-output device such as a teleprinter and at least 4K words of memory, that is capable of running programs in a higher level language, such as Fortran or Basic. The class formed a distinct group with its own hardware architectures and operating systems.
Minicomputers were smaller and cheaper than mainframes, but minicomputers have mostly been replaced with high performance microcomputers, which are even smaller and cheaper.
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What is a super mini computers?
Super mini computers is a high speed performance compared to ordinary mini computer. and also has a large amount of memory compare to mini computers and also most powerful type of mini computers, capabilities more commonly associated with mainframes.
Three types of computer?
Mainframes, Mini-computers and Micro-computers.
Are personal computers micro computers or mini computers?
The phrase "personal computer" can be any computer that is intended for personal use literally at least. A PC can be classified as a micro, mini, or another form of computer specification.
What are the different types of computers?
Two distinct types of computers are laptops and desktops. There are many other types of computers under these two main categories.pc dektops laptops plamstop workstation sever main computer mini fram super wearable
What are the difference of mainframe computers from the other mini computer?
Size.
Do non-cell phone PDAs have any advantages over smartphones such as the iPhone or Blackberry?
they are just like mini computers
What is a super mini computers?
Super mini computers is a high speed performance compared to ordinary mini computer. and also has a large amount of memory compare to mini computers and also most powerful type of mini computers, capabilities more commonly associated with mainframes.
Which year the Mini computer been invented?
Mini computers are smaller computers that sell for much less than regular computers. The first mini computers were produced in the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1962.
Is laptop a mini computer how?
I wouldn't say mini as mini means much much smaller than that a laptop is. A smartphone thought can be considered as the mini computer.Laptop is a smaller portable computer compared to desktop. Mini computer can be the latest smart watches and rather mobiles phones can be small computers and phones which are portable.
What is advantage of mini drafter?
what are advantages and disadvantages of mini drafter
What are mini computers?
a tiny PC
Which computers are used to receive data from satellites?
mini and mainframe computers
Three types of computer?
Mainframes, Mini-computers and Micro-computers.
Debate on discussing matter regarding advantages and disadvantages on computers?
Here's an essay on Advantages and Disadvantages of Computers.
What company has the best mini laptop computers?
The best netbook computers (also known as mini laptop computers) come from both Dell and Acer. These are generally smaller and just made for surfing the internet.
Are personal computers micro computers or mini computers?
The phrase "personal computer" can be any computer that is intended for personal use literally at least. A PC can be classified as a micro, mini, or another form of computer specification.
Difference between mini computer and mainframe compuer?
Main Frame computers are designed to handle large corporations. Mini computers are designed for much smaller performance.
