Chapter 13. Input Devices

The ancient Romans had a saying—"de gustibus non est disputandum"—or, loosely translated, "there's no arguing matters of taste." When it comes to input devices—keyboards, mice, trackballs, and game controllers—that's indisputably true. An input device that one person loves another may hate, and vice versa. So, although we won't presume to recommend specific models in this chapter, we will tell you what to look for when you are choosing one for yourself.

Few people ever think about upgrading their input devices. That's unfortunate, because, along with your display, the quality of your input devices have more impact on system usability and comfort than any ...

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