Which of the following statements is true about Minicomputer and Microcomputer?
1. Micro Computer :\nMicro Computer, as name suggests, is a personal computer that is specially designed for personal use and generally consists of single chip that is CPU, data memory, I/O buses, etc. It can be used by one person at a time. Its type includes tablet and smartphone microcomputers, desktop micro computers, workstation and server microcomputers, etc.\nExample :\nLaptop, desktop, IBM-PC, etc.\n2. Mini Computer :\nMini Computer, as name suggests, is a type of computer that offers most features and capabilities that large computer generally offers. It generally supports multiple users at a time so one can say that it is a multiprocessing system. It is a smaller computer designed for business applications and services, and also can do time-sharing, batch processing, online processing, etc.\nExample :\nAS/400 computers, Motorola 68040, MV 1500etc.\nDifference between Micro Computer and Mini Computer :\nMicro Computer\nMini Computer\nIt is a personal computer introduced in 1970 and used for general purpose.\nIt is small computer introduced in 1960 and used for operating business and scientific applications.\nThese computers are used by people for education and entertainment.\nThese computers are used by companies for manufacturing control of process.\nIt is composed of single processing optimization.\nIt is composed of double processing optimization.\nIt uses single microprocessor for CPU that performs all logic and arithmetic operations.\nIt uses Multiple processors.\nStorage capacity is in terms of Gigabyte (GB).\nStorage capacity is in terms of Terabyte (TB).\nThey are primarily used for word processing, managing databases or spreadsheets, graphics and general office applications.\nThey are primarily used for process control, performing financial and administrative tasks, such as word processing and accounting.\nIt is more cost effective and easy to use as compared to minicomputer.\nIt is more costly and difficult to use as compared to microcomputers.\nIt is very slower in speed and performance as compared to mini computers.\nIt is faster in speed and performance as compared to microcomputers because it contains multiprocessing system that is capable of handling different users simultaneously.\nIt uses tapes and disks as storage devices.\nIt uses magnetic disks or tapes for secondary storage.\nIt is less powerful as compared to mini computers.\nIt is more powerful as compared to microcomputers.
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