Evolution of Desktop PC Form Factors

Why were horizontal desktop PCs more practical for users in the early days of personal computing?

• They were cheaper to produce.

• They were easier to move around.

• They allowed for more storage space.

• They served as a convenient monitor stand.

What was a significant factor in the IBM PS2's role in popularizing tower PCs?

• It was the lightest PC available at the time.

• It was the first IBM Tower to feature an Intel CPU.

• It introduced the concept of a built-in monitor stand.

• It was the first PC to use a horizontal chassis.

What was a key reason for Apple to design the Quadra 700 as a tower PC?

• To make it more portable.

• To reduce production costs.

• To support the weight of larger CRT monitors.

• To increase the number of available USB ports.

Why do tower PCs remain popular today despite their original purpose?

• They consume less power.

• They are easier to assemble.

• They offer more space for components and have a smaller footprint.

• They are more affordable than horizontal PCs.

What is a modern trend regarding the placement of tower PCs?

• They are often placed on the floor to save desk space.

• They are used as statement pieces on desks.

• They are mounted on walls.

• They are hidden behind monitors.