Hardware

__**Input devices**__ Keyboards usually use a QWERTY layout. If you have wrist pain you can get an ‘ergonomic keyboard’ || It is used with a computer || People who uses it doesn’t need a lot of training || Easy to input the incorrect data ||
 * Keyboard || A keyboard is used to enter text into the computer. It has a set of alphabet keys, number keys and function keys.
 * Mouse || A mouse is used to click the icon on the screen to open document || It is usually use with a PC || People who uses it doesn’t need a lot of training || When its broken and if you don’t have a spare you cant use the computer ||
 * Touchpad || It is like a mouse my you use your finger to drag it || It is in a laptop || You don’t have to carry it, unlike a mouse || Needs slightly more training to move the control the touchpad ||
 * Joystick || You usually plug it in a screen and can play games with it || Usually use to play games || Giving a more realistic gaming experience || It is easy to break ||
 * Concept Keyboard || It is a equipment that is like keyboard but much more simple || Primary students who are not that good at reading || Master and simpler than keyboard || Limited amount of things to press ||
 * Touch screen || It is both a input and output device, they are not very accurate of inputting large data || Cashpoint at banks || People who uses it doesn’t need a lot of training || It is very expensive ||
 * Scanner || It is a device that input hard copies into digital device || Office || Image that is digitalize could be enhance || The quality is lost while scanning ||
 * Graphics tablet || It is a device that you can draw accurately. || Graphic designer || It is more natural drawing with a pen then using a mouse || It is more expensive compare to a mouse ||
 * Microphone || A device that inputs sound || singers || You is very convenient you can say something and the text comes out || The microphone could break easily ||


 * Webcam || A input device that can capture || Everyone || You can see each other from a very long distance

You could get spied on easily ||
 * Barcode Reader || It is a device that reads barcode || supermarket || It is fast

If it doesn’t read the cashier has to type the number out ||
 * Optical Mark Reader || It is a automatic device that reads markings || School || Can input a large amount of data at once

If the space isn’t shaded dark enough the machine wont be able to read it ||
 * Optical Character Recognition || A normal scanner with a special device || Storing office || Cheaper than paying someone to enter large amount of text ||
 * Magnetic stripe reader || A device that can read the information at the back of credit card || Shops || No training needed at all

Very little amount of space to store data ||
 * Remote controls || A device that can control machine from a shot distance || At home || Easy to use

Very easy to break ||
 * Biometric Devices || A device that can read fingerprint || ATM || If there is a mistake you can not withdraw money ||
 * Sensors || A device that can change according to light movement || Robots || The sensors are very easy to use ||

__**Output devices**__

The printing is very high quality || It is very expensive but it can print in a large amount. || Creates a lot of heat ||
 * Monitor || A monitor is the most commonly used output device. It allows you to see the document that you are working on. As you make changes to the document, the monitor automatically updates so that you can see your work. || They come different size shape and colour ||
 * Laser printer || It is a output device that can print out the document that you are working on
 * Ink-Jet printer || It is a output device that also prints put doesn’t print in a high quality, it is ideal for families at home that doesn’t need to print lots of document || It cheep and it is wet when it just finish printing because it heats up the ink then form little water droplet ||
 * Digital projector || It is a output device that project from a computer usually connected with a wire from the computer || Very big and heavy
 * Plotter || Plotter is a printer that can print in high quality and print on a large piece of paper || They are use to draw map and building plans ||
 * Speakers || It is a output device that can let people listen to the output || High quality speakers are very expensive low quality ones are not that good ||
 * Headphones || Headphones are output device that sends output from to individual || You cant be aware ||
 * LED Lights || LED light are connected to a computer with a electrical signal which tells it switch on and off || The bulb might break ||