What is difference between calculator and computer?

A big difference, a calculator runs computations only, while a computer runs a hundred tasks/ functions more

Computers and calculators originated from the same source, so it is not surprising they share similar features. While they both are programmable electronic devices, able to complete basic math operations, computers are more complex and can perform multiple calculations at the same time.We know that a calculator can work only with numbers. But so can a computer. Modern calculators are extremely fast in carrying out complex calculations. But so are computers. Then what is the difference between the two?

 

Simply put, calculators can carry only one function at a time. Even when you need to solve a small problem, you need to press a number of buttons to arrive at the solution. On the contrary, a computer is capable of carrying out many operations at the same instant. Computer programs are series of instructions that are given to computers and it can perform complex calculations without assistance with them. So if the necessary program is installed on the computer, you do not need to tell the computer what to do next as it can perform all the steps required in getting to the answer. It will come with the answer at a lightning fast speed without you having to press any buttons, or mouse clicks in this instance. On the other hand, you need to keep on pushing buttons to solve even easy math problems when using a calculator.The word computer has become very broad in modern times and has come to include smart devices such as Smartphone, MP3 players, desktops, laptops. These devices all have a basic calculator that can perform simple math operations, but they are capable of many more operations which are beyond the capacity of a calculator.

The main difference is dealing with information, calculator can perform much of functions but can't deal with information.

As its can be differentiated on the concept of Threading .As Calculator is used to perform a particular task like add,sub , divide,etc whereas computer has to perform many task at a time.Even Computer's Thread is responsible for controlling the action of calculator.

i will just say the main difference for me is that a computer is a programmable calculator with a storage

Calculators have no Computer inside of it BUT Computers have Calculators inside of them. :)

Computers is much more powerful than calculater, computers used for many purposes but calculators used for single purpose.

In General I would consider they are two different electrnic equipment by purpose/usage, though internally by archetecture both can be considered as computer as both works on logic and control signals by processor or say CPU.

So technically same , by purpose different.

PC has many uses, including calculations

The main difference between a computer and a calculator is that a computer operates on the stored program concept, while a calculator doesn't.

Calculator : It ia a digital device used for mathematical opperation. Computer: It is a device used for mathematical and logical opperation as well with an explanation. => There is a calculator inside a computer but computer is not inside the calculator. =>To be solved complex equations on calculator it take more time while computer is less time consumer.