What is a "computer" for "authorization" purposes?

I just bought a new computer for my daughter who is going to college. My account shows 5 computers authorized for iTunes but I count 3. What counts as a computer? I have 2 iPhones, 2 iTouches, 1 iPad, 2 Windows Computers, and 1 iMac. No matter how I do the math this doesn't add up. The real issue is I want to add another iMac to the list, but I don't see how.
For the record and for any Apple reps who might read this I have been an avid Apple user for a long time and have 2 Apple TVs at home in addition to everything listed above, but I am so aggravated by Apple these days that I am counting the days to your downfall.
Joe in NY.

A computer is a computer. iPads, iPhones, iPods and Apple TVs are not computers. However, if you have ever reformated and resinstalled the system software on a computer without deauthorizing first, and then had to reauthorize the computer, you would then have used two of your authorizations.
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