Assignment By   :   Nadia Putri Amanda Luawo

Class                  :   A

From                   :   Agus Lahinta

 

 

3.1  Look at A opposite. Which type of computer do those descriptions refer to?

1.  a hand-held computer which can be used as a telephone, a web explorer and a personal organizer (PDA).
2. a typical computer found in many businesses and popular for home use (Dekstop PC).
3. a large computer used for intensive data processing and often linked to many terminals (Mainframe).
4. a small computer that fits into items to clothing (Werable Computer).
5. a portable computer that can be closed up like a briefcase, put it can be as powerful as a desktop PC (Laptop).
6. a full-function PC, though it only weighs 1,2 kg – you can go to a meeting and write your notes on it, like a paper notepad; its screen mode can be changed from portrait to landscape (Tablet PC).

 

 3.2  Look at the computer advertisement and find this information.

1.  What type of computer is adveritised? Laptop
2.  What kind of screen does it have? Widescreen
3.  Which pointing device replaces the mouse? Touch
4.  What type of ports does it have for connecting cameras and music players? USB
5.  What sort of power supply does it use? Lithium-ion battery pack

 

3.3  Read this interview with Adam Hawkins, an IT manager, and complete it with words from the PDA section opposite

Interviewer  :  What are the basic features of a PDA?

Adam          :  Well, a typical PDA is a (1) Hand held device that runs on batteries and

                      combines computing, phone and Net capabilities.

Interviewer  :  And how do you enter information?

Adam          :   For input, you use a (2) Small keyboard or pen to write and make

                       selections on a (3) Touch screen ; they also have buttons for launching

                       programs. Some models have a small keyboard. They may have a

                       (4) Voice recognition software system that reacts to the user’s voice.

Interviewer  :  Do they need special software?

Adam          :  Yes, most of them run on Windows Mobile. Palmtops supported by Palm

                       Inc. use Palm OS. Pen-based system include (5) Handwriting recognition,

                       so you write on the screen and the computer recognizes your handwriting

                       and inserts the appropriate letters.

Interviewer  :  What sort of things can you do with a PDA?

Adam          :  You can store personal information, take notes, draw diagrams and make

                       Calculation. Many PDAs can access the Net via (6) Wireless technology.