1. Direct Control Pointing Devices:
i. Lightpen : A device that lets users point to a spot on a screen and perform tasks by pressing a button.
ii. Touchscreen: Enables users to interact directly with the screen using their finger, eliminating the need for an external device.
iii. Tablet PCs and Mobile Devices: Devices that allow natural pointing on an LCD surface, held in the hand, on a desk, or in the lap.
iv. Stylus: A familiar and comfortable device that users can use to guide the stylus tip to a desired location while maintaining overall context.
2. Indirect Control Pointing Devices:
i. Mouse: An affordable and widely available device with comfortable hand positioning, easy-to-press buttons, and precise cursor control through small finger movements.
ii. Trackball: A movable ball mounted on a stationary device, useful in environments where a traditional mouse may have limitations, commonly used in design and manufacturing industries.
iii. Touchpad: Similar to a touchscreen but confined to a specific area; users slide their fingers over a flat surface and tap to click, commonly found in laptops.
iv. Pointing Stick: A pressure-sensitive small nub, often found between the keys on a laptop keyboard, allowing users to control the pointer by directing the stick with one finger.