Input Devices

Input Devices

An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.

Types of input devices

• Text input devices

• Audio input devices

• Pointing input devices

• Image or graphic input devices

• Gaming input devices

​Types of Input Devices

Text input devices are those devices that allow a user to enter information into the computer in text format. Some examples of text input devices are: The keyboard (external and onscreen)

​Types of Input Devices

Audio input devices allow you to enter speech or music files into the computer. Two examples of audio input devices are Microphones, Musical instruments, etc.

​Types of Input Devices

Pointing Devices are those input devices that we use to move the cursor, point, and click on our computer screen. Some examples of pointing input devices are: mouse, touchpad and pointing stick.

​Types of Input Devices

Image or graphic input devices are those devices that you use to enter information into the computer in the form of images or videos. Some examples of Image or graphic input devices are Barcode readers, Scanners.

​Types of Input Devices

These devices are designed to make playing games on a computer system easier. Some examples of gaming input devices are a joystick and game controller.