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    The document discusses computer hardware components. It describes the main parts of a computer like the motherboard, CPU, RAM and storage. It explains how hardware like PCs have become commoditized with many manufacturers making similar products primarily based on price. The document also briefly mentions other computing devices, types of wiring, and cloud computing.

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    Computer and Operating System Fundamentals: Hardware

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    Computer and Operating System

    Fundamentals
    Hardware
    Learning Objectives
    Upon successful completion of this chapter, you
    will be able to:
    • describe information systems hardware;
    • identify the primary components of a
    computer and the functions they perform;
    • explain the effect of the commoditization of
    the personal computer
    Hardware Defined
    • Digital devices that you can touch:
    – Desktop computers
    – Laptop computers
    – Mobile phones
    – Tablets
    – E-readers
    – Storage devices such as USB drives
    – Input devices such as keyboard, mouse, scanners, or stylus
    – Output devices such as printers and speakers
    • Digital devices process electronic signals in 1’s and 0’s
    – The physical parts of a computing device
    Understanding Binary

    • Binary:
    Moore’s Law

    • The number of
    transistors on a
    chip will double
    every 2 years.
    • Or…The amount
    of computing
    power will double
    every 2 years.
    PC Components
    Components of a PC:
    • Circuit board – also known as the motherboard that holds
    the CPU, memory, and storage components
    • CPU (central processing unit) – carries out the commands
    sent to it by the software and returns results
    – Faster is better
    • Memory – temporary working area called random-access
    memory (RAM)
    – Applications are loaded into RAM to run faster
    – When computer is powered off, the RAM is cleared
    – Bigger is better
    Hardware
    RAM

    CPU and Water Block


    Radiator and Cooling Fans

    Motherboard Removable Media

    Hard Disk and


    Sound Card
    Solid State Drives
    Graphics Card

    Power Supply Case with Wiring


    PC Components continued
    • Storage – longer, permanent storage of data
    – Hard disk – permanently affixed to motherboard using
    cables???
    – Removable media – USB drives that can be connected and
    removed for use on a different computer
    – Bigger and faster is best
    • Input/output devices – allows the addition of devices for
    input and output purposes via ports on the motherboard
    or today by USB
    – Keyboard for entering data
    – Printer for printing output
    Other Computing Devices
    • Portable computers
    • Smartphones
    • Tablets
    • Mobile devices such as fitness trackers
    • Medical devices such as a
    pacemaker/defibrillator
    • Everyday items – the Internet of Things
    Types of Wiring
    • Wire Type – Port Type – Connected Event
    o CAT5 – Ethernet Port – Network/Internet to
    Computer
    o Serial ATA – SATA Port – Motherboard to Disk
    Drives
    o USB Cable – USB Port – Peripherals to Computer
    o HDMI – HDMI Port – High quality graphic displays
    (Monitors) to Computer
    Sidebar: How can I make my
    computer fast?
    • RAM (Random-access Memory)
    • CPU (Central Processing Unit)

    SPEED
    Other Computing Devices

    • Portable Computers
    • Smartphones
    • Tablet Computers
    • Mobile Devices

    • Integrated Computing
    • Transportation: Cars/Planes/Motorcycles
    • Appliances: Refrigerator/Thermostats
    Wired and Wireless Connectivity
    • Wired devices have limited mobility because
    they must be directly connected via a wire to
    the network (either a closed network or the
    internet)
    • Wireless devices have portable connectivity
    when paired with services like 3G/4G or Wi-fi
    Commoditization of the Personal Computer

    • PC is a commodity
    – Little differentiation between computers.
    – Primary factor that controls their sale is the price.
    – Hundreds of manufacturers world-wide create parts for personal
    computers.
    – Low profit margins on PCs push manufacturers to seek the lowest-
    cost manufacturing.
    • Apple
    – No open standards.
    – Unique product, not easily copied.
    – Apple can charge more.
    – Differentiation strategy. (more in Chapter 7.)
    Cloud Computing

    • Makes powerful portable


    computing possible by
    utilizing cloud services
    • Cloud services remove the
    burden of storage and
    operational ability from
    your device
    • Potential for security
    issues as your documents
    are stored on a server
    Summary
    • Described different types of hardware (more in
    networking);
    • Showed the primary components of a
    computer and the functions they perform;
    • Explained the effect of the commoditization of
    the personal computer.

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