digital tablet
input device
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A graphics tablet is a device used to enter pictorial information into a computer, similar to drawing. It functions as an input device, allowing users to create images or graphics that can then be processed by the computer. This technology has been around since at least 1980. Other examples of input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners.12
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