A General Purpose Computer can be programmed and reprogrammed to do many different tasks.
New programs can be loaded into memory to enable the computer to do different tasks.
Desktop PC
Laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
Games Console
Smart TV
An Embedded Computer is pre-programmed to do one task (or a limited set of tasks).
It is not possible to change the software on an embedded computer.
Central Heating Systems
Burglar Alarm Systems
Washing Machines
Microwave Ovens
Digital Cameras
Programmable Robots
Watch the video for an overview of the different types of computer...