A personal computer can take on many guises. The most prevalent type of computer available in schools is the IBM-compatible model. Some schools opt for the Macintosh platform which can be an "all-in-one" unit or a modular unit. Modular units usually consist of the following separate components:
- The Computer
- The Monitor
- The Keyboard
- The Mouse
- The Floppy Disk Drive
- The CD -ROM Drive
- Peripherals
