What is the difference between Mini computers and personal computers?

Answer 1

A personal computer is a computer used by an individual. A computer in general can be one that has a sole purpose of changing the street light or gauging temperatures at a power plant. Do not mistaken that a computer in general is less of that than a personal computers, they all have been built for different purposes.

Answer 2

Micro is smaller than Mini.

For example, if a normal computer desktop has dimensions of 4x1x3 feet (LxWxH), a mini desktop would be 2.5x1x2, and a micro would be 1.5x0.9x1.25. There is also Nano and Pico, mostly in use by VIA based computers, but Intel chips have begun having MicroITX capable boards. VIA currently has the smallest x86 desktop consumer mass-produced design, with PicoITX, which is smaller than a CD case (but taller). A size comparable to an iPod touch.

There are no actual specifications for what qualifies 'mini' 'micro' 'pico' 'nano' and other designations, except when speaking of actual measurement sizes (5 micrometer transistors, 45nanometer transistors, etc.)

Answer 3

Mini computers cn be defined if the following items are available

16 Inch Monitor

CPU ( central processing Unit)

is smalled than normal once

Cons: due to its size the processing power is very low

1.3 Ghz processor 256 MB RAM and Memory of *) GB or 160 Max Graphic 32 MB

Personal Computer is a normal sized computer that only one person would use

due to its globally acceptance Its much better but consumes more space

Pros: It can be changed to a High performing Computer

Easy access and can be dismanalted with out much hassle But are expensive compared to the Mini But you get more power

Answer 4

with mini computers you can carry them around to more places than a personal computer, but with a personal computer the internet usually works faster.

Answer 5

The term PC can mean a desktop or a laptop.

It is the device that your personally use as your computing Device.

You can even purchase some Cell phones that are Pockey PCs.

Answer 6

A mini-computer is just a smaller version of a PC, often slower because of reduced room for hardware.

Answer 7

Personal computer (PC) is a computer that someone owns at there home. A computer

that is not personal is owned by a business.

Answer 8

Laptops are transportable(: