Computer Hardware Collection

Xray X-MP / 48 supercomputer at CERN
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of the CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominate the Computer Centre at CERN, the European centre for particle physics research near Geneva

Rocket eBook. Page from the novel Alice in Wonderland displayed on a Rocket eBook, a type of electronic book. It can store 4000 book pages, equivalent to about ten paper novels

Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer
Massively parallel computer. A Connection Machine CM-5, a massively parallel computer (MPC) made by the Thinking Machines Corporation

Elderly woman using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman using a laptop computer at home

Cray X-Mp / 48 supercomputer
The CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer is distinguished by its unique shape & bright colouring. It consists of four central processors

Cray supercomputer

CRAY X-MP / 48 superconductor
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of a CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominates a large computer room. The CRAY X-MP/48 consists of four central processors

Hard disc from a computer

Liquid crystal display grid, SEM
Liquid crystal display grid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the grid (black) surrounding subpixels (rectangles) from a laptop computers liquid crystal display (LCD)

Grid computer farm
Grid supercomputers. Fish-eye lens view of a room packed with computers, forming a " PC farm" with immense processing power

CD drive on a laptop computer
DVD (digital versatile disc) drive on a laptop computer

Laptop computer use
MODEL RELEASED. Laptop computer being used by a woman in a forest campsite. Laptops have rechargeable batteries that allow the computer to be used when an electrical power supply is not available

Mobile phone jacket. Researcher wearing a digital mobile phone denim jacket. The keypad printed on the jacket is backed by two sheets, comprising strips of conducting and non-conducting fabric

Laptop computer keys

Girl uses the internet at Natural History Museum
MODEL RELEASED. Child uses internet to access museum information. A young girl uses a computer to explore information about a museum via the internet or World Wide Web

Static protection device in use
MODEL RELEASED. Static protection device being worn around the wrist of a computer technician as he handles components in a personal computer

Internet toaster. Man holds up a cable connecting a toaster to the Internet. The toaster contains a mobile web server the size of a telephone card

Computer overuse. Conceptual computer artwork of a hand and a computer keyboard superimposed with clocks and the face of a distressed woman

Computers for NCSA machine room metacomputer

Keyboard use. Conceptual image of hands over the printed electrical circuit of a computer keyboard. Each crossed dot is the connection point for a key on the keyboard

Computer power switch, turned on to stand-by mode. A study in the USA in the year 2000 found that approximately 10% of all household power consumption was attributable to power stand-by devices

Computer protection, computer artwork
Computer protection. Computer artwork of a PC surrounded by a brick wall. This could represent computer security against hackers or viruses

Main computer at CERN
The main computer at the CERN research centre, Geneva. In the foreground are the tape drives that store programs and record data from the various detectors at the particle physics laboratories

Abstract artwork of a home computer
Home computer. Abstract artwork of a home computer with mock roof over its top

Woman using a personal computer (PC) at home

Fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room
NERSC computers. Fish-eye lens view of the main computing room of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Centre (NERSC)

Group of personal computers, artwork
Group of personal computers. Computer artwork of a group of PCs shaped to form a wall with gates. This could represent the concept of computer security

Personal computer, computer artwork

Group of personal computers. Computer artwork of a group of PCs shaped to form a fortress or castle. This could represent the concept of computer security

Grid computer farm
Grid supercomputers. Fish-eye lens view of a room packed with supercomputers, forming a " PC farm" with immense processing power

Woman uses laptop outdoors
MODEL RELEASED. Laptop computer being used by a woman sitting beside a lake at sunset. The rechargeable batteries of a laptop allows it to be used without a connection to a fixed power supply

Computer data floor
MODEL RELEASED. Computer data floor. Technician making final checks before installing mainframe computers for an internet service provider

Laptop computer, thermogram. Laptop computers are designed for portability and in order to save space. A thermographic image is created by using a thermographic camera which detects radiation

Computer artwork of a palmtop computer
Palmtop computer. Computer artwork of a palmtop computer. Palmtop computers are small enough to be used as personal organisers but have many of the functions of a standard personal computer (PC)

Mother helping her children to use a home computer
MODEL RELEASED. Children with computer. Mother helping her children to use a personal computer. Computers are increasingly being used by children for games and as a general educational tool

Flexible portable computer, artwork
Flexible portable computer. Computer artwork of a portable computer with a flexible screen

Computer artwork of childs face at a PC screen
Computer addiction. Computer artwork of the face of a child staring at a personal computer (PC) screen. The childs eyes have a whirled appearance indicating over-exposure to the computer

X-ray of sound card
Sound card. Coloured X-ray of a sound card (or sound board), a printed circuit board. Among the electronic components attached to it are micro- chips (dark pink)

Circuit board from a mainframe computer
Rows of microchips arranged on the circuit board from a mainframe computer

Prototype portable computer tourist guide on wrist

Laptop computer port. This socket (blue) is used to connect an external monitor to the laptop

Computer, simulated X-ray
Computer. Simulated X-ray of a vertical processing unit of a computer. The front of the unit (right) contains removable disc drives for data storage

Laptop computing
MODEL RELEASED. Laptop computing. Woman using a laptop computer at home

Mobile phone exchange. Technicians working in a mobile telephone network exchange centre

Sinclair ZX80 personal computer
Sinclair ZX80 computer, computer artwork. The ZX80 was produced in 1980 by Sinclair Research. The computer was equipped with 1KB (kilobyte) of RAM (random access memory)

Silicon chip autobonding
Technician using a light microscope in the autobonding stage of fabrication of integrated circuits (silicon chips). Autobonding refers to the attachment of wire leads from pads around the rectangular

Wafter of silicon chips
A wafer of Logic Array semi-customised integrated circuits (silicon chips). The two isolated blue- grey areas are test connectors used for quality control

Girl using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Girl using a laptop computer. She is eight years old

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Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system, enabling it to perform various tasks. From powerful supercomputers like the Xray X-MP/48 at CERN and Cray X-MP/48 to portable devices like the Rocket eBook and laptop computers, these technological marvels have revolutionized our lives. The Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer showcases the incredible processing power of modern hardware. Its ability to handle complex calculations in record time has propelled scientific research forward. Meanwhile, an elderly woman using a laptop computer demonstrates how technology has become accessible for people of all ages. A hard disc from a computer represents the storage capacity that allows us to store vast amounts of data effortlessly. The liquid crystal display grid seen through a scanning electron microscope (SEM) reveals the intricate details behind this essential component's functionality. Laptop computers have become indispensable tools in today's fast-paced world. Whether used for work or leisure, they offer convenience and portability without compromising performance. Additionally, grid computer farms demonstrate how multiple interconnected systems can collaborate efficiently on demanding tasks. Lastly, circuit boards serve as the backbone of any electronic device by connecting various components together seamlessly. Their intricate design ensures smooth communication between different parts of a computer system. Computer hardware encompasses an array of remarkable technologies that shape our digital landscape. From cutting-edge supercomputers pushing boundaries in scientific research to everyday devices like laptops and e-readers enhancing our daily lives – each component plays its part in advancing technology further into uncharted territories.