Input Devices Versus Output Devices

1. Output Devices

1.1. Hardware that moves data out of the computer

1.1.1. Examples

1.1.1.1. Hard copy refers to the printed form

1.1.1.1.1. Printers

1.1.1.2. Soft Copy refers to the eletronic form

1.1.1.2.1. Computer Monitor

2. Input Devices

2.1. Any device that can be connected to the computer and used to input information into the computer

2.1.1. Examples

2.1.1.1. Keyboard

2.1.1.2. Mouse

2.1.1.3. Scanners

2.1.1.4. Digital Cameras