Field Study: Basics of Hardware and Software Input/Output (I/O) Devices Patrick Bautista Joseph Belton Ryan Loughlin Raul Rodriguez Professor Fang Fang.

Field Study:Field Study:Basics of Hardware and SoftwareBasics of Hardware and Software

Input/Output (I/O) DevicesInput/Output (I/O) Devices

Patrick BautistaPatrick BautistaJoseph BeltonJoseph BeltonRyan LoughlinRyan LoughlinRaul RodriguezRaul Rodriguez

Professor Fang FangProfessor Fang FangFebruary 8February 8thth, 2007, 2007

In this presentation we will…..In this presentation we will…..

Explain how I/O devices function inside a Explain how I/O devices function inside a computer systemcomputer systemIdentify the spectrum in which I/O devices Identify the spectrum in which I/O devices can affect a computer’s performancecan affect a computer’s performanceList I/O devices most major brands and List I/O devices most major brands and their equivalent costs.their equivalent costs.Make recommendations to an array of Make recommendations to an array of users that will help make their life easier users that will help make their life easier and more convenient and more convenient

How the products work and How the products work and function in a computer system.function in a computer system.

Input Devices:Input Devices:KeyboardKeyboard

MouseMouse

ScannerScanner

Digital cameraDigital camera

JoystickJoystick

MicrophoneMicrophone

WebcamWebcam

XboxXbox

A hardware device A hardware device that sends information that sends information into the CPU. Without into the CPU. Without any input devices a any input devices a computer would computer would simply be a display simply be a display device and not allow device and not allow users to interact with users to interact with it, much like a TV. it, much like a TV.

Output Devices:Output Devices:Monitor Monitor

PrinterPrinter

Speakers Speakers

Sound cardSound card

Video cardVideo card

Any peripheral that Any peripheral that receives and/or receives and/or displays output from a displays output from a computercomputer. .

Components with a Components with a MajorMajor Affect on Affect on Computer PerformanceComputer Performance

Video Displays - Video Displays -

MonitorsMonitors

CRT - Cathode Ray CRT - Cathode Ray Tube Tube

LCD - Liquid Crystal LCD - Liquid Crystal Display Display

Factors that Affect Computer Factors that Affect Computer PerformancePerformance

Viewing SizeViewing Size

Dot Pitch / Pixel PitchDot Pitch / Pixel Pitch

Optimal ResolutionOptimal Resolution

Main MemoryMain Memory

Special Memory (Video Card)Special Memory (Video Card)

Components with a Components with a MinorMinor Affect on Affect on Computer PerformanceComputer Performance

PrinterPrinter

ScannerScanner

KeyboardKeyboardGaming KeyboardGaming Keyboard

MouseMouse Optical MouseOptical Mouse

Laser MouseLaser Mouse

Hardware ProvidersHardware Providers

Types of ProvidersTypes of Providers

General wholesalers and retailersGeneral wholesalers and retailers Sell other manufacturer’s productsSell other manufacturer’s products May use partnerships or strategic alliancesMay use partnerships or strategic alliances

Major players include:Major players include: CDW CDW ((www.cdw.comwww.cdw.com)) Comp USA Comp USA (www.compusa.com)(www.compusa.com) Fry’s Fry’s (www.frys.com) (www.frys.com) Best Buy Best Buy (www.bestbuy.com)(www.bestbuy.com) Circuit City Circuit City ((www.circuitcity.comwww.circuitcity.com)) Office Depot Office Depot ((www.officedepot.comwww.officedepot.com)) Staples Staples (www.staples.com)(www.staples.com)

Types of Providers, cont.Types of Providers, cont.

Specific brand providersSpecific brand providers Generally market their own productsGenerally market their own products May provide other brand products through May provide other brand products through

partnerships or strategic alliancespartnerships or strategic alliancesMajor players include:Major players include: IBM IBM (www.ibm.com)(www.ibm.com) Dell Dell (www.dell.com)(www.dell.com) HP HP (www.hp.com)(www.hp.com) Many, many more specific to the device type Many, many more specific to the device type

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Input DevicesInput Devices

Types, Prices, BrandsTypes, Prices, Brands

and Featuresand Features

Mouse Prices and BrandsMouse Prices and Brands

Prices range from $10 to $100Prices range from $10 to $100Features include:Features include:

Standard or mini (notebook) sizeStandard or mini (notebook) size Up to six buttonsUp to six buttons With or without wheelWith or without wheel Wired, wired retractable or wirelessWired, wired retractable or wireless Optical or laserOptical or laser

Brands include:Brands include: KensingtonKensington LogitechLogitech MicrosoftMicrosoft TargusTargus Micro InnovationsMicro Innovations IO GearIO Gear

Keyboard Prices and BrandsKeyboard Prices and Brands

Prices range from $10 to $200Prices range from $10 to $200Features include:Features include:

Wired or wirelessWired or wireless IlluminatedIlluminated Media pad functionality with mini-LCDMedia pad functionality with mini-LCD Dockable or Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectionDockable or Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection

Brands include:Brands include: MicrosoftMicrosoft Micro InnovationsMicro Innovations KensingtonKensington LogitechLogitech MaceMace Grandtec USAGrandtec USA

Scanner Prices and BrandsScanner Prices and Brands

Prices range from $80 to $1800Prices range from $80 to $1800Features include:Features include:

Monochrome or colorMonochrome or color Sheet or flatbedSheet or flatbed Stationary or mobileStationary or mobile Various resolution and speed capabilitiesVarious resolution and speed capabilities All-in-one functionality (printer, scanner and/or fax)All-in-one functionality (printer, scanner and/or fax)

Brands include:Brands include: VisioneerVisioneer HPHP EpsonEpson IRISIRIS CanonCanon CardScanCardScan

Webcam Prices and BrandsWebcam Prices and Brands

Prices range from $16 to $355Prices range from $16 to $355Features include:Features include:

Monochrome or colorMonochrome or color VGA or USB connectionVGA or USB connection Various resolution capabilitiesVarious resolution capabilities Remote-motion sensingRemote-motion sensing

Brands include:Brands include: LogitechLogitech Creative LabsCreative Labs Micro InnovationsMicro Innovations MicrosoftMicrosoft EzonicsEzonics D-LinkD-Link

Microphone Prices and BrandsMicrophone Prices and Brands

Prices range from $15 to $78 Prices range from $15 to $78

Features include:Features include: Desktop or headset mountedDesktop or headset mounted Wired or wirelessWired or wireless Various clarity capabilitiesVarious clarity capabilities Multiple functionality (including earphones)Multiple functionality (including earphones)

Brands include:Brands include: LabtecLabtec Logitech Logitech PlantronicsPlantronics

Output DevicesOutput Devices

Types, Prices, BrandsTypes, Prices, Brands

and Featuresand Features

Monitor Prices and BrandsMonitor Prices and Brands

Prices range from $80 to $2000Prices range from $80 to $2000Features include:Features include:

LCD or CRTLCD or CRT Widescreen or standardWidescreen or standard USB, Video Graphics Array (VGA), Super VGA or Digital Video USB, Video Graphics Array (VGA), Super VGA or Digital Video

Input (DVI) connectionInput (DVI) connection

Brands include:Brands include: ViewsonicViewsonic SamsungSamsung SonySony EnvisionEnvision KDSKDS AcerAcer

Printer Prices and BrandsPrinter Prices and Brands

Prices range from $30 to $1800Prices range from $30 to $1800Features include:Features include:

Monochrome or colorMonochrome or color Impact, inkjet, laser or photo qualityImpact, inkjet, laser or photo quality Various resolution and speed capabilitiesVarious resolution and speed capabilities All-in-one functionality (printer, scanner and/or fax)All-in-one functionality (printer, scanner and/or fax)

Brands include:Brands include: HPHP EpsonEpson CanonCanon LexmarkLexmark SamsungSamsung BrotherBrother

Speaker Prices and BrandsSpeaker Prices and Brands

Prices range from $20 to $400 Prices range from $20 to $400 Features include:Features include:

Standard or mini (notebook) sizeStandard or mini (notebook) size Wired or wirelessWired or wireless Dockable or USB connectionDockable or USB connection Up to 5.1 channelsUp to 5.1 channels THX certifiedTHX certified

Brands include:Brands include: LogitechLogitech Creative Labs Creative Labs Altec LansingAltec Lansing Harman MultimediaHarman Multimedia BoseBose

Headset Prices and BrandsHeadset Prices and Brands

Prices range from $6 to $197 Prices range from $6 to $197 Features include:Features include:

Wired, wired retractable or wirelessWired, wired retractable or wireless USB connectionUSB connection Various clarity capabilitiesVarious clarity capabilities Noise-cancellationNoise-cancellation Multiple functionality (including microphone)Multiple functionality (including microphone)

Brands include:Brands include: GN NetcomGN Netcom Logitech Logitech PlantronicsPlantronics LabtecLabtec Zip-LinqZip-Linq Saitek IndustriesSaitek Industries

Our Recommendations….Our Recommendations….

Are based on numerous different things:Are based on numerous different things:Whether it be;Whether it be; Price Price User Type User Type FunctionFunction Purpose Purpose NecessityNecessity

All of these devices can help make your All of these devices can help make your life easier in some way, shape or formlife easier in some way, shape or form

So whether you are a….So whether you are a….

Home UserHome User

SecretarySecretary

Store ManagerStore Manager

…. these devices help make your life easier and more convenient.

The Home UserThe Home User

Digital CamerasDigital Cameras

Play Station 3Play Station 3

Xbox 360Xbox 360

Video CameraVideo Camera

DVD PlayerDVD Player

Surround SoundSurround Sound

LCD TelevisionLCD Television

ipod ipod

A Secretary….A Secretary….

Monitors Monitors

PrintersPrinters

ScannersScanners

Mouse'sMouse's

KeyboardsKeyboards

MicrophonesMicrophones

Etc….Etc….

A Store Manager….A Store Manager….

LCD MonitorLCD Monitor

Wireless KeyboardWireless Keyboard

Wireless MouseWireless Mouse

Web CamWeb Cam

Flash DrivesFlash Drives

Palm PilotPalm Pilot

BlackberryBlackberry

What to remember….What to remember….

Input/Output Devices are the collection of Input/Output Devices are the collection of interfaces that different functional units interfaces that different functional units (sub-systems)(sub-systems) of an information of an information processing system use to communicate processing system use to communicate with each other.with each other.

So whether it be a digital camera, So whether it be a digital camera, blackberry, laser printer or a keyboard. All blackberry, laser printer or a keyboard. All make our lives easier and more make our lives easier and more convenient on an everyday basis.convenient on an everyday basis.

Thank you and…Thank you and…

Questions?Questions?

Comments?Comments?

Concerns?Concerns?

Constructive Criticisms?Constructive Criticisms?

….otherwise this show is over!