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Definition of "personal computer" |
A small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user. In price, personal computer range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. All are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU on one chip. Businesses use personal computer for word processing, accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications. At home, the most popular use for personal computer is for playing games.Personal computers first appeared in the late 1970s. One of the first and most popular personal computers was the Apple II, introduced in 1977 by Apple Computer. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, new models and competing operating systems seemed to appear daily. Then, in 1981, IBM entered the fray with its first personal computer, known as the IBM PC. The IBM PC quickly became the personal computer of choice, and most other personal computer manufacturers fell by the wayside. One of the few companies to survive IBM's onslaught was Apple Computer, which remains a major player in the personal computer market place. / a general term for a microcomputer used for such purposes as word processing, email, financial management, and game playing. While, the acronym “PC” is applied to microcomputers used both for business and personal use, the term “personal computer” is more usually applied to those used by individuals or families at home. |
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