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INPUT DEVICES
Touchscreen
A display device that allows the user to interact with a computer by using their finger
Scanner
A device that optically reads an image and converts it into a digital signal
Microphone
A hardware device that allows users to input recorded audio into their computer
Mouse
A device that controls a cursor and can move and select data on a screen
Keyboard
A device that allows its user to input letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer
Graphics Tablet
A device that enables an artist to draw or sketch digitally
Gamepad
A device designed to be connected to a computer or console gaming system
Digital Camera
A device that takes pictures and stores the image as data
OUTPUT DEVICES
3D Printer
A device that creates a physical object from a third-dimensional model by layering materials such as metal alloys, polymers, plastics, etc.
Braille Reader
An electronic device that allows a blind person to read text displayed on a computer monitor
Flat-Panel Display
A thin screen display found on all portable computers and is the new standard for desktop computers
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A network of satellites that helps users determine a location on Earth
Headphones
A device that's plugged into a computer's sound system to privately listen to audio
Monitor
A screen (of a computer) that displays images, text, and things among the like to the user
Plotter
A type of printer that is used to print vector graphics
Printer
A device that takes data sent from a electronic device and produces a hard copy of it
Projector
Takes the data displayed on a computer or electronic device and produces it onto a flat surface
Sound Card
An expansion card for producing sound on a computer
Speaker
A device that connects to a computer to generate sound
Speech-Generating Device (SGD)
A device that is used to help individuals with severe speech impairments
Video Card
An internal board that creates a picture on a display
Television
A device that receives a visual and audible signal and plays it to the viewer
TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Supercomputer
The largest, fastest, most powerful, and most expensive computer avaliable
Mainframe
A powerful computer that shares any qualities with a supercomputer, but specialize more in high data throughput
Desktop
A computer commonly used in the house; usually has higher computing power than a laptop
Laptop
A portable computer; its computing power varies considering the laptop's purpose
Netbook
A laptop computer used for maximum portability; doesn't have as much power as a laptop
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Can be defined between a mobile phone and a netbook; usually has a larger screen than a mobile phone and are best suited for quick viewing or inputting information
Smart Phone
Holds more hardware and software features than a mere flip phone such as handing extensive applications and a digital camera
STORAGE DEVICES
SECONDARY STORAGE
Magnetic Tapes
A sequential storage medium used for data collection, backup and archiving
Magnetic Disk
A storage device that uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data
Optical Storage
Storage of data on an optically readable medium
Flash Memory
An electronic non-volatile computer storage medium that can be electrically erased and reporgrammed
PRIMARY STORAGE
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Computer memory storage where currently running data are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Computer memory containing data that normally can only be read, not written to
PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY (MICROPROCESSORS)
Clock Speed
The number of pulses per second generated by an oscillator that sets the tempo for the processor; usually measured in MHz
Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS)
An older measure of a computer's speed and power
Multiple Processors
More than one central processing unit (CPU) within a single computer system
Motherboard
The major circuit board for a computer; the other parts of a computer are also built ontop of this