Computer Basics - input devices

Microphones

Microphones are used to input audio

Three main types of microphones are:

•Desktop microphones

•Headsets

•Directional microphones

Digital Cameras

Digital cameras are used to:

•Download images to a computer

•Post pictures to the Web

•Produce videos

•Resolution is measured in megapixels

•Higher the resolution, better the image quality, but the more expensive the camera

Webcam

Web cam is a video camera that can be used to take images for uploading to the Web