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Hardware Outside S2004

A computer is a device that receives input, processes it, and outputs information. It has essential parts including a central processing unit (CPU) for processing, a monitor as the main output device, and a keyboard as the main input device. The CPU contains a processor, memory, storage, and slots/cards. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, scanners, and digital cameras. Common output devices include monitors, printers, and LCD projectors. Storage media include magnetic hard drives and optical discs like CDs and DVDs.

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Hardware Outside S2004

A computer is a device that receives input, processes it, and outputs information. It has essential parts including a central processing unit (CPU) for processing, a monitor as the main output device, and a keyboard as the main input device. The CPU contains a processor, memory, storage, and slots/cards. Common input devices include keyboards, mice, scanners, and digital cameras. Common output devices include monitors, printers, and LCD projectors. Storage media include magnetic hard drives and optical discs like CDs and DVDs.

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Definition of a Computer

• A computer is an device that receives information (input), processes


information, and outputs information
• input/output device that processes information
Computer Hardware

• Key parts of a computer


• Input vs. output
• Interconnection between parts
Essential Parts

• Box - Central Processing Unit (CPU)


• Monitor - main output device
• Keyboard - main input device
The Box (CPU)

• All processing goes through the box


• A simple input/output (I/O) device
• Ports for connection of input and output devices
• Disk drives on for storage I/O
Input vs. Output?
Classify the following as input or output

• Monitor • Digital Camera


• Keyboard • CD Writer/Burner
• CPU (The Box) • Hard Drive
• Pen Drive • LCD Projector
• CD-ROM • Laser Pointer
• Printer • Network Card
• Scanner • Bluetooth Card
• Modem • Speakers
Monitor LCD
Printer

Legend
HD Output
Modem Computer PD Input

CD-RW I/O
Read - Write

Scanner
Mouse Camera
Keyboard
Inside the Box

• Processor – e.g. Core i3


• Memory – e.g. 256 MB RAM
• Storage – e.g. Hard Drive, CD-RW
• Slots & Cards
Input: Keyboards

• Standard keyboard - 101 key, letters, number-pad, function keys


• Various Keyboard layouts
Input: Keyboards
Input: Keyboards
Input: Keyboards
Input: Keyboards
Input: Keyboards
Input: Keyboards
Input: Mouse

• Standard Two-Button: Left button


for selecting, right button for
properties
• Trackball - Inverted mouse
• Touchpad - Touch/tap sensitive
• Joystick
Mouse: Mechanics

• Most mouse have a round ball


and rollers – rollers must be
cleaned
• Newer mouse are OPTICAL, using
LED and sensor to track
movement
Input: Scanners

• Flatbed Scanners - Lay image flat on “copier”-like


glass panel. Scanning element moves
• Photo Scanners - Run a single photo through a
scanner - photo moves, scanning element stays
stationary
Input: Digital Cameras

• Camera without film


• Pixel resolution measures number of dots
• Pixel resolution is key: 640x480 vs. 1280x1024 (1.3
Megapixels) vs. 2048X1536 (3.3 Megapixels)
• Storage can be on flash memory cards, memory sticks,
floppy disks, internal, or no storage (web cam)
Output: Types of Monitors

• Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) -


standard monitor, inexpensive,
good resolution, good pixel size
• Flat Panel (Liquid Crystal
Display - LCD) – more
expensive, prices dropping
Output: Printers

• Inkjet Printers - Tiny dots of ink on paper


• Can print high quality photos
• Ink is expensive!
• Laser Printers - Laser, plastic toner, and heat;
drawback: no color
• Color Laser Printers - ~$600 and up
• Dot Matrix Printers
Output - LCD Projectors

• Similar to monitors but project image


• Expensive, becoming cheaper every day (some under $1000 now)
• For business and education, some people getting them for home theatre
systems
Two-way Communication: Modem
• MOdulator / DEModualter = MO-DEM
• Converts digital computer signal to analog telephone signal and vice
versa
• Sends and receives information
• 56K is current standard
• Connect speeds often slower than 56K
Storage Media

• Media refers to the objects on which information is stored


• Singular of word is medium
• A CD is a medium for storage, a floppy disk is a medium, …
Storage: Magnetic Media

• “Drive” Storage: magnetic film stores 1s and 0s


• Hard Drives - Internal, sealed platters
• Floppy Drive - One flexible platter
• Zip Drive – Very high capacity floppy
• Most rewritable storage is magnetic
Storage: Optical Media Read Only

• CD-ROM – 650MB or 700 MB, read only, etched pits


• drives 32X etc. for speed relative to normal
• DVD - stands for Digital Versatile Disc, 4.7 Gb (7X CD)
CD Burners – Optical Read/Write
• CD RW
• 48x/16x/52x means 48x maximum write speed, 16x max. rewrite speed, and
52x max. read speed
• Media: CD-R is cheapest, write once
• CD-RW – good medium for transporting files

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