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desktop computer

Personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location desk/table

Also known as desktop personal computer · desktops

Instance of: class of computers
Subclass of: personal computer
, home appliance

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A desktop computer, often abbreviated as desktop, is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary location on or near a desk due to its size and power requirements. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage ; a keyboard and mouse for input; and a monitor, speakers, and, often, a printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally or vertically and placed either underneath, beside, or on top of a desk.

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Unicode character: 🖥
Members / parts: power supply unit
recording medium
Properties for this type: form factor excluding: laptop, tablet computer
Does not have characteristic: portability nature of statement: mainly

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