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microcomputer
[-kəmpyo̅o̅′tər]
a complete multiuse electronic digital computer system consisting of a central processing unit, storage facilities, input/output ports, and a chip or chips containing megabytes of high-speed internal storage. It is commonly designed for use by one person at a time, and it is the primary computing device for consumers. Also called personal computer. Compare mainframe computer, minicomputer.

microcomputer,
n a complete, multiuse, electronic, digital computer system consisting of a central processing unit, storage facilities, I/O ports, and a chip with megabytes of high-speed internal storage; it usually has only one user for personal, home, or office use.


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Tokyo, Japan, Apr 17, 2007 - (JCN) - Hitachi announced on April 13 that it will release a micro-computer and one-chip inverter IC set, which compared with a conventional motor, improves motor efficiency by 15 percent and reduces noise by 35 percent.
 
 
 
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