Laptops and Mobile Devices Lesson 005: Mobile Device Accessories Part 1

What is included under the umbrella of mobile device accessories?

Trackpads, trackpoints, drawing pads, touch pens, microphones, speakers, headsets, digital cameras, and webcams.

Track Pad

A flat, touch-sensitive surface used to control the cursor on a screen.

What are trackpads also known as?

Touch pads.

What is a form of track pad that is less common?

External trackpads.

Trackpoint

Small, joystick-like nub located between G and H keys on certain laptop keyboards.

What does a trackpoint do?

Acts as an alternative to the trackpad or mouse.

Who most commonly used a trackpoint?

Professionals who value efficiency when working and those who don’t want to take their hands away from the keyboard to move the cursor.

Drawing Pads

Specialized touch-sensitive devices used by digital artists and graphic designers.

What functionality do drawing pads provide?

The ability to create detailed drawings and designs with precision.

What are the two main varieties of drawing pads?

Standard pads and advanced pads.

What does an advanced drawing pad that a standard drawing doesn’t?

A built-in display that shows user input on the drawing pad itself.

What are drawing pads used with?

Touch pens, with some being able to detect subtle movements giving the ability to add finer details.

Microphones

Essential for audio capture during calls, recordings, or production.

Why would a user want to use an external microphone over the one that is built into a lot of modern devices?

To provide professional-grade audio recording.

Speakers

Embedded in mobile devices to deliver audio playback.

Headsets

Combine headphones and microphones for hands-free communication.