Entry 2: Debate on Mouse vs. Touchscreen

Advantages of using a computer mouse

- It allows you to make selections and move items on the computer's screen.
- The two or three buttons make it easy to use.
- It is small and convenient and fits in your hand
-A mouse helps you to quickly glide the cursor around the screen and perform various functions at the click of a button. Right click and left click your mouse to see for yourself.
-They do not require a lot of training to use
a mouse comes with the computer
-Unlike the mouse pad on a laptop, a computer mouse is easier to navigate around the screen. The ergonomics are much better, because the use can simply click the left button to select something on the screen. There are no restrictions to where the mouse can go.


What is the purpose of a computer mouse?


The purpose of the computer mouse is to operate the computer using a small device called the mouse.
Mouse gives you facility to move all over the screen. It makes work fast. You can open a file by double click on it. You can select the item and fix the cursor. 



What are the disadvantages of the touchscreen?

-Some disadvantages are that the user must be within arms reach of the display, it would be difficult to select small items,
-It could have a possible retrofit problem (the touch screen must be fitted on the screen), and there could be possible arm fatigue.
-It can caused you to feel a little electric shocks if you touch the screen with your wet fingers.
-User's hand may obscure the screen.
-Screens need to be installed at a lower position and tilted to reduce arm fatigue.
-Some reduction in image brightness may occur.
-They cost more than alternative devices.