Types Of Mouse

What is Mouse:

Mouse is a popular pointing device. It is used to input instructions with a pointer on the screen.Mouse is moved on a flat surface to control the movement of the cursor or pointer on the screen. A mouse usually has two or three buttons. These buttons are used to perform different tasks such as selecting an object or opening a program etc.It may also include a wheel to scroll through long documents.

Types Of Mouse:

Different types of mouse are as follows:

1.Mechanical Mouse:

Mechanical mouse contains a rubber or metal ball inside it .The movement of the cursor depends on the movement of the ball. This mouse is normally used on mouse pad. Mouse pad is a small pad of rubber or foam to provide easy movement of  the mouse. It protects the mouse from dust and dirt.
 2. Optical Mouse:

Optical mouse contains no ball inside it. It uses a device that emits light to detect the mouse movement. Optical sensor or laser is used in these types of mouse. It is more expensive than mechanical mouse. Optical mouse is becoming popular now a days.

3. Wireless / Cordless Mouse:

 Wireless or cordless mouse is a type of mouse that does not require a wire to work. It transmits data using wireless technology like radio waves or infrared light waves.
 4. Air Mouse:

Air mouse is a motion-sensing mouse. It can be used to control objects, media players and slide shows by moving the mouse in specific directions through the air.For example, the user can raise the mouse up to increase the volume of media player. The air mouse works in the air by detecting hand motion. It does not to work on the surface.