Mechanical mouse

Computer mouse that contains a metal or rubber ball on its under side. When the ball is rolled in any direction, sensors inside the mouse detect this motion and move the on-screen mouse pointer in the same direction. In the picture to the right, is an example of the bottom of a mechanical mouse with the ball removed. Today, this mouse has been replaced by the optical mouse.

Optomechanical mouse
The optical-mechanical or Optomechanical mouse consists of a ball that rolls one of two wheels inside the mouse. This wheel contains a circle of holes or notches that allow a LED light to be shined through and detected by a sensor, as each wheel spins they represent the X or Y axis for the mouse pointer. This mouse is much more accurate than the traditional mechanical mouse that used only wheels and rollers, however is not as good as an optical mouse.

Optical mouse
Computer mouse that utilizes light-emitting diodes (LED) or laser as a method of tracking movement, which make them more proficient than earlier mice. These mice are easily identified by examining the bottom of the mouse as shown in the picture to the right, which shows an optical-mechanical mouse with a ball and an optical mousewith a light emitting from the bottom. Drawbacks of some optical mice include working properly in rooms with bright lights and on some surfaces such as a glass table. However, in comparison to optical-mechanical mice are a much better solution. Keyboard:-