hardware- input devices

hardware are the parts of a computer system that you can physically touch

keyboard

• a set of numbers and letter keys used to input data
• type of input: text, numbers some cursor movement
• most have a standard QWERTY keyboard with a number key pad and function keys. people are familiar with them and are versitile for experienced users
• most instructions can be done from a keyboard, although some are quicker with the use of a mouse

mouse

• a pointing device used to select areas on the screen
• type of input: cursor movement, click/double click, drag, scroll
• most computers use them so people are familiar with them and they fit easily into users hand
• easy for beginners to use with a graphicsl…