Computer system

Computer system

1. Input devices

   • Keyboard
     • Allows user to type and write on a computer
   • Mouse
     • Mouse - allows the user to control a cursor and make selections
   • Microphone
     • something you can talk through to make your voice louder and clearer
   • Monitor
     • A device that can keep a record of something
   • Webcam
     • a video camera connected to a computer
   • Barcode scanner
     • a device that can read written barcodes. Usually used in shops on products .
   • Sensor
     • A device that can detect physical input from the physical enviroment .
   • Interactive white board
     • allows computer images or documents to be displayed on a board
   • Xbox controller
     • Controller for the video game console

2. Output devices

   • Speakers
     • A device that can project sound loudly .
   • Headphones
     • Something you can connect to a device and listen through .
   • Monitor
     • Device that can keep a record of something
   • Printer
     • A machine linked to a computer that can tranfer text or pictures onto paper for you.
   • Projector
     • Can take images off a computer and reproduce them onto a screen .
   • Lights
     • Provides light and stimulates sight
   • 3D printer
     • A machine that can create 3D objects .
   • GPS
     • A navigation system for users to determine their location
   • TV
     • A device that can recieve electrical signals and produce moving images and sound

3. storage

   • magnetic
     • magnetic disk
     • magnetic tape
   • solid state
     • Usb sticks
     • Solid state drives
     • SDHC memory cards
   • optical
     • CD
     • DVD
     • blu-ray

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