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Keyboards
Keyboards are used to input data into application software
Also used to for typing commands to the computer (CTRL + P)
Numeric Keypads
A numeric keypad is used to enter numbers only Although some have function key to allow input of alphabetical characters
Mouse
An example of a pointing device
Touchpad
Touchpads are used in many laptop computers as a pointing device
The pointer is controlled by the user moving their nger on the touchpad
Tracker Ball
Tracker ball is like a mouse except that it has a ball on the top of the device - Used in applications where the user has a disability (RSI)
Remote Control
A remote control is used to control the operation of other devices remotely by using infra-red signals
Joystick
By gripping the stick, a pointer on the screen can be controlled (video games)
Touch Screen
User can choose an option by simply touching a button/icon on the screen
Scanners
Used to input information on hardcopy e.g. text document
Used to scan in documents and convert them
dis: quality is limited
Digital Cameras
Photographs are stored in memory
They can be easily transferred to a computer using a USB
