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3-Output-devices-and-their-uses

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor

Use: As primary output display for computers.

Advantage: Cheaper than other monitors and can be used with light pens.
The resolution is also very good.

Disadvantage: Size is bigger – requires more desk space.

Could be a safety hazard if not correctly supported.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor

Use: Have taken over from CRT as the primary output display for computers. Also primary output for monitors.

Advantage: Smaller and lighter so less desk space is required.

Consumes less power and does not generate as much heat as CRT monitors.

Disadvantage: Resolution may not be as good as a CRT monitor.

in-Plane Switching IPS/LCD Monitor

Use: IPS is generally used by creative professionals (professional graphic artists).

Advantage: Has wide viewing angles by altering the direction of the pixels within the display. Colour reproduction
is better than other monitors.

Disadvantage: More expensive compared to other monitors.

Light-Emitting Diode LED Monitor

Use: LED monitors are generally used outdoors in store signs, destination signs and billboards due to their level
of brightness.

Advantage: LEDS produces better light which improves the colour definition and can be used outdoors in
different types of light. LED are also energy efficient and can last along time.

Disadvantage: More expensive compared to other monitors.

Touch screen

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

A touch screen is a computer display • No need for additional input • Screen could become damaged,
screen that is also an input device. Users devices. dirty, less visible etc.
can interact with the screen by using their • No need for additional buttons. • Difficult to input high volumes
fingers or a special stylus/pen. • Menus and interface generally of information compared to
• Mobile Phones/Tablets very easy to use. using a keyboard.
• Terminals at POS/Banks/Stations • Zoom in and rotation is
possible.

Projector

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Multimedia projectors are used when • Is able to project onto a big • Output resolution may not be
projecting signals from various screen allowing more people to the same quality as other
(Computer, TV) devices onto a large see the output. devices.
screen. • Users can gather around one • Obstacles could affect block the
• Classrooms screen – main focal point in projection.
• Offices classrooms. • Expensive to buy and difficult to
• Training Presentations set up.
• Home cinema systems

Inkjet printer

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Inkjet printers are used when low output • Cheap high quality printing. • Ink cartridge can run out
volumes are required. • Cheaper to buy compared to quickly and be expensive to
• Home use to print homework or laser printers. replace.
single pages/images. • Small in size – takes up less • Slow printing compared to
desk space. laser printer.
Laser Printer

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Laser printers are used when High output • High-quality printing • Laser printer is more
volumes are required. • Printing is fast especially when expensive to buy.
• Schools printing in high volumes. • Colour laser printers are more
• Offices • Toner lasts longer than inkjet expensive to run compared to
cartridge – cost-effective. black and white laser printers.
• Prints quietly.

Dot Matrix Printer

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Dot Matrix is a type of printing which uses • Not affected by hot/dusty • Very slow printing
a print head which presses against an environments. • Poor Quality printing
inked ribbon whilst moving back and • Can print carbon copies (useful • Noisy compared to other
forth. when additional copies need to printers.
• Shop receipts be signed).
• Airline tickets • Cheap to run an maintain.
• When duplicates (carbon copies) are
required.

Wide Format Printer

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Wide Format printers are generally used • High resolution printing compared • Generally expensive to buy and
when large format printing is required. to laser and inkjet printers. maintain.
• Banners • Large printouts
• Billboards • Companies are able to print in
• Signs house which is cheaper than
• Posters asking another company to print.
• Photographs and Art
3D Printers

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

3D Printers can produce solid objects by building • Products can be customised . • Counterfeits products could be created.
layer upon layer. • Prototypes can be created quickly. • Dangerous objects could be printed if
• Prosthetic limbs • Parts can be created which are no used inappropriately.
• Manufacturing Parts longer manufactured. • Very expensive printer.
• Medical Applications • Artificial organs can be created.
• Construction
• Fashion/Arts

Speakers

USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Speakers are required to output sound. Essential for • Speakers can be used wirelessly using • Not as personal compared to headphones –
video conferencing, movies, computer games etc. Bluetooth technology. can be heard by everyone.
• Sounds can be amplified. • An underpowered amplifier playing at high
• Surround sounds systems to give a more volumes can damage a speaker.
realistic experience.

Actuators
Actuators are part of the control process – digital signals are sent by the computer to actuator to affect or
control the real world.

Types and use

Motors ---->washing machine and control fans
Buzzer ---burglar alarms
heater--->control the heat in a greenhouse
Lights ---security lights
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Input devices allow data to be input in a computer

Keyboard and Numeric key pad

Device Use Advantages Disadvantages

Keyboard • Inputting data into applications • Easy and familiar to use Slower method compared to
• Typing commands into a CLI • Fast entry of Text into a direct data entry.
Interface document

Numeric Key Pad Inputting numeric data into Straight forward to enter numeric • Keys can be too small.
• ATM data like pins or prices at a POS. • Difficult to type letters
• POS Terminals (older Mobiles to text)
• Chip and Pin
• Mobile Phones etc.

Mouse and Touch pad and tracker ball

Device Use Advantages Disadvantages

Mouse To control the pointer on the screen to: • Easy to navigate through menu • Easily Damaged
• Selecting Windows options • Flat surface required.
• Clicking Icons • Quicker to select an option
• Menu Options compared to using a keyboard.
• Positioning Pointer
Touch Pad • Used as a pointing device on a • Is part of the keyboard so no • More difficult to use
laptop. need for separate device. compared to a normal
mouse.

Tracker Ball • Used by users who tend to have • Easier to use compared to • Tend to be more
limited motility in their wrist (RSI) mouse expensive.
• More accurate positing of the • Not familiar to users.
pointer.
Device Use Advantages Disadvantages

Remote Control Used to control: • Can be used from a distance. • Signal could be
• TV Channels and Menu options blocked by obstacles
• Multimedia Systems or walls.
• Industrial applications
Joystick • Used in computer games and • Easier to used compared to a • More difficult to use
simulators. keyboard. compared to a
normal mouse.

Driving Wheel • Used by gamers in computer • Driving experience is more • More expensive.
games (Racing/Driving). accurate than using • Movement could be
• Used in simulators. keyboards. too sensitive

Remote Control Used to control: • Can be used from a distance. • Signal could be
• TV Channels and Menu options blocked by obstacles
• Multimedia Systems or walls.
• Industrial applications
Joystick • Used in computer games and • Easier to used compared to a • More difficult to use
simulators. keyboard. compared to a
normal mouse.

Driving Wheel • Used by gamers in computer • Driving experience is more • More expensive.
games (Racing/Driving). accurate than using • Movement could be
• Used in simulators. keyboards. too sensitive

Video Cameras • Used to record video footage. • Can record in HD • HD movie take up a
• Footage can be edited on a lot of storage.
computer. • Cost of camera

Microphone • Used to input sound into a • Voice overs can be added to • Voice recognition is
computer. presentations. not as accurate as
• Used in voice recognition • Recorded audio can be typed typing text into a
applications. directly into Word Processor computer.
applications.
Graphics Tablet • Used with a stylus to draw free • Very accurate method of • Longer to produce
hand drawings which can be drawing compared to a drawings
stored on a computer. pointer device. • Cost of tablet
 Device Use Advantages Disadvantages

Web Cams • Used by users who want to have • Allows for face to face video • Quality is dependant
a web conference (Skype Call) chat. on internet
• Can contact people without connection
the need to travel.

Light Pens • Used in CAD applications for • More accurate than touch • Only used with CRT
drawing onscreen screens Monitors
• Small in size • Dated Technology

Sensor
A sensor is a device that converts a real-world property into data that a computer can
process.

Temperature,light,mositure water level, movement and pressure

Real-world measurements are collected as an analogue signal from the sensor.

A computer only understands digital signals.

An ADC (Analogue-to-digital converter) is needed to convert the signal so a computer understands

the signal.