Transcript 2.2 Selecting Output Devices

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What do you think is the difference between
and output device and the output from a
system?
System output – the information being produced
Output device – the device that produces the
information
E.g. An exam system may produce charts showing candidate
number and marks (system output) which is printed from a
laser printer (output device)
INFO1 – Practical problem solving in the digital world
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The main issues are:
◦ Screen size
◦ Screen resolution
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Other considerations:
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What kind of image needs to be viewed?
Where is it going to be viewed?
Who is viewing the image?
Internet access to the content.
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What type of monitor would you select for a
web or graphic designer?
What about for an office worker?
Why?
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What device would you choose for a business
man who needs to work on the move?
What about in a greasy / dirty environment
e.g. food factory?
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How could you adapt a screen / monitor for
someone who is partially sited?
How would you show an image to a large
audience?
What would you use in a reception area of a
company?
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What is to be printed?
How many documents?
What kind of media?
Who uses the printer?
Running costs?
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What would you choose for a solicitors office?
What would you choose for a graphics
department of a web company?