Difference Between Microcomputer and Minicomputer

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Difference Between Minicomputer and Microcomputer is that Minicomputer is a mid-sized Computer in size and power, can handle a huge amount of data with multiprocessing system capable of supporting 4 to 200 users while Microcomputer is small in size, single-user handler and often used in small businesses, homes, schools, and colleges.

Difference Between Microcomputer and Minicomputer in Tabular Form

Microcomputer	Minicomputer
The microcomputer was introduced in nearly 1970.	Minicomputer was introduced in 1960.
often uses at home, offices and educational institutes like schools and colleges.	it is often used in huge business institutes and departments.
consists of one processor.	generally consists of multiprocessors.
memory present in MB.	memory present in GB.
it is a small-sized computer.	it is a large-sized computer.
price starts from 500$ to 5500$	price varies between 18000$ to 500000$.
Inexpensive and easy to use.	It can handle a huge amount of data.
Much slower than the larger computers.	can support a number of terminals.
Common examples of microcomputers are: IBM=PC and Apple Macintosh.	examples of mini computers are: IBM=VAX-8800, MV-1500.

What is Microcomputer?

It is a relatively small and inexpensive type of computer, usually used by an individual in a home or office setting. It is also known as a personal computer.

What is Mini-computer?

A computer with storage capacity and powerless than a mainframe’s but greater than a personal computer’s.

Main Frame

The largest computer that has access to billions of characters of data and is capable of processing a large amount of data very quickly. These are used by such data-heavy customers as banks, airlines and large manufacturers

Super Computer

The largest and most powerful category of computers is known as supercomputers.

Difference Between Microcomputer and Minicomputer