Higher quality monitors ensure sharper images and graphics. A color ink jet printer is sufficient for home use, offering better quality than a dot matrix printer. They are not too expensive, and they can print high quality color pictures. The computer should also come with a keyboard and a mouse. There are different types of keyboards, some offering reduced wrist strain because of the arrangement of the keys.
Most computer users opt for a standard keyboard, with a quiet key feature.
The mouse, another input device, can come with either two or three buttons. The type of mouse should be up to personal preference for the user. The last item of consideration in purchasing a computer is the software. A Windows operating system makes the application of software much easier and faster by providing a graphical user interface that is integrated with other features. Many of the computers on the market today come with numerous types of software, many of which are unnecessary.