Input Devices

Input Devices

1. Keyboard

   • used for typing
   • easy and fast to use
   • users are prone to RSI

2. Mouse

   • clicking on icons
   • easy to use with one click acton
   • can click to many time and confuse program

3. Joystick

   • used on computer games
   • comfortable and realistic feel to use
   • can take a long time to master

4. Microphone

   • recording things
   • fast data entry if have disabilities
   • dont always work with some people vocies

5. Remote Control

   • changes the TV channel
   • can control devices form meters away
   • can be unresponsive

6. Scanner

   • scan a handwritten piece of work in to a computer
   • can save you from re-write work
   • cant convert poor handwriting

7. Digital/video camra

   • take photos
   • good quality images
   • can be expensive to buy

8. Webcam

   • online video calls
   • participants can both see and hear each other
   • have to have a good internet speed for it to work properly

9. Touch screen

   • smart phones
   • one digit touch needed
   • not good for people with a lack or PC knolage