Examples of Input and Output Devices

What is an Input Devices - An input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instruction into a computer.

Examples of Input Devices

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Image/Object scanner
• Microphone
• Joysticks, Game pads
• PC video camera
• Digital camera
• Bar code scanner
• Biometric scanner

Input Devices

What is an Output Devices - An output device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.

Examples of Output Devices

• Monitor
• Printer
• Speaker

Learn About Storage Devices

Storage device - is a hardware device designed to write and read information. There are two types of storage devices used in computers; a 'primary storage' device and a 'secondary storage' device.

Storage Media - It is where the storage device records (write) and retrieves (read) the data, instructions and information for future use.

Examples of Storage and Media Devices

Harddisk Devices and USB Thumb Drive

Optical Device

3.5 Floppy Device