Microsoft Hardware
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In computing
, Microsoft hardware, developed in the software-oriented environment of Microsoft
and integrating with that software,
has included (for example)
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
, Microsoft hardware, developed in the software-oriented environment of Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
and integrating with that software,
has included (for example)
- computer mice
- keyboardsMicrosoft Natural keyboardThe Microsoft Natural Keyboard is a computer keyboard that was introduced by Microsoft in 1994. The keyboard was a split keyboard with each half of the keyboard separated and tilted upwards and down from the center of the keyboard...
- gaming joysticksMicrosoft SideWinderMicrosoft SideWinder is the general name given to the family of digital game controllers developed by Microsoft for PCs. Although intended only for use with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SideWinder game controllers can also be used with Apple's Mac OS X and Linux .The SideWinder describes many types...
- gamepadsMicrosoft SideWinderMicrosoft SideWinder is the general name given to the family of digital game controllers developed by Microsoft for PCs. Although intended only for use with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SideWinder game controllers can also be used with Apple's Mac OS X and Linux .The SideWinder describes many types...
- cordless telephonesMicrosoft Cordless Phone SystemMicrosoft Cordless Phone System was a 900 MHz cordless phone introduced in 1998 that was marketed as a phone that combines the power of the PC with the latest telephone technology. It could make and receive calls independently of the computer, however the Call Manager software allowed making and...
- PC audio speakersDigital Sound System 80The Digital Sound System 80, short DSS80, was a three-piece PC audio system co-developed by Microsoft and Philips. It debuted on the 1998 Electronic Entertainment Expo and is most likely the only speaker system ever released by the Microsoft Corporation...
- trackball devicesTrackballA trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball held by a socket containing sensors to detect a rotation of the ball about two axes—like an upside-down mouse with an exposed protruding ball. The user rolls the ball with the thumb, fingers, or the palm of the hand to move a cursor...