See also: Classes of computers
Computers can be classified in several different ways, including:
By architecture
Analog computer
Digital computer
Hybrid computer
Harvard architecture
Von Neumann architecture
Complex instruction set computer
Reduced instruction set computer
By size, form factor, and purpose
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer (a term no longer used)
Server
Rackmount server
Blade server
Tower server
Personal computer
Workstation
Microcomputer (a term no longer used)
Home computer
Desktop computer
Tower Desktop
Slimline desktop
Multimedia computers (non-linear editing system computers, video editing PCs, and the like)
Gaming computer
All-in-one PC
Nettop (Small form factor PCs, Mini PCs)
Home theater PC
Keyboard computer
Portable computer
Thin client
Internet appliance
Laptop
Desktop replacement computer
Gaming laptop
Rugged laptop
2-in-1 PC
Ultrabook
Chromebook
Subnotebook
Netbook
Mobile computers:
Tablet computer
Smartphone
Ultra-mobile PC
Pocket PC
Palmtop PC
Handheld PC
Wearable computer
Smartwatch
Smartglasses
Single-board computer
Plug computer
Stick PC
Programmable logic controller
Computer-on-module
System on module
System in a package
System-on-chip (Also known as an Application Processor or AP if it lacks circuitry such as radio circuitry)
Microcontroller