Output Devices

An output device is a computer hardware equipment that converts information into human-readable form. These forms include video, audio, graphics, text or tactile.

Some output devices are VDU (Visual Display Units), including the printer, monitor, graphic output devices, speakers, plotters, etc. These output devices receive information from a computer program and carry data that the user process. These output devices provide data in myriad different forms. Some of these include visual, audio, and hard copy media. All types of output devices work on the idea of display, projection or physical reproduction. Monitors, speakers for computers, and printers are some of the most common types of output devices used with computers, TV or computers.

Types of PC output devices

There are two categories of output devices. Some are crucial for processing the data, while others are optional. When a computer can not work or process data without a keyboard or a monitor, it can still work without a speaker or mic. However, without an output device, there is no possibility to determine what the computer is doing. There is no indicator of error nor the need for additional input. For instance, if you detach a monitor from the computer, the computer will function, but it is not going to be of any help. Here are some standard output devices you will need to process data.

Monitors for PC

There are different types of computer monitors. Your monitor is either a separate computer component like in a desktop version or is attached to a keyboard as in an HP tablet laptop. All the modern monitors have full-colour capabilities, with some offering a higher degree of clarity than others. On the monitor, you can see the different functions available for your use and manipulate them as needed. A flat-screen monitor is more energy-efficient than a cathode-ray-tube monitor. A monitor measures screen size diagonally and connects to the computer using a USB port or a conventional printer cord.

Keyboard and mouse output display

Your keyboard is a major instrument of information input that allows you to command a computer about what to do next. Whether you are creating a word document or building a separate spreadsheet, or even if you are playing a game. A standard keyboard has about 100 keys that send messages to the hard drive in your computer. On the other hand, a mouse is a manually operated device and works in conjunction with the keyboard. A mouse helps you select, click, drag, and drop icons. It also enables you to perform commands like edit, delete, save, or play games. There are two types of mouses:

Camera- Speakers- Headphones

Nearly all laptops come with a small camera. It is embedded above the screen. In a desktop computer, you can buy a separate camera that sits on the top of the monitor and is connected to the hard drive via USB cable. These cameras are used to record yourself for a podcast, speak with people over the internet, and include both audio and visual components. At the same time, speakers and headphones can turn your computer into a video game, stereo, or telephone. You will need an additional sound card on the motherboard of your desktop computer to use the speakers and headphones. They are also versatile in use and tailored to help messenger users, movie and audio enthusiasts, gamers, musicians, etc.

Printers – Disks- External Drives

A printer is a somewhat modern device used to publish details, graphic arts, and photos. In addition, they are used to make hard copies of computing output. There are three main types of printers; DOT matrix printers, laser printers, and ink-jet printers. All have different features with varying results and prices. A disk or external drive is an additional, portable memory stick that renders CDs obsolete as output devices. These may include CDs, DVDs, external hard drives, and floppy disks. They save data in text, video, audio, or graphic format.