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Computer monitors allow you to see everything on the computer. Everything visual is associated with the computer monitor. The monitors can come in HD therefore producing a great image. However a monitor of great quality comes at a large price. The computer monitor may also not be compatible with all computer systems.

A digital camera is a basic hardware input which can be used by a graphics designer.

The main limitation of a digital camera is that the price of a high quality camera is very high. Another disadvantage of a digital camera is that a hard disk failure can result in photos being lost because they were not backed up or printed.

Scanners are easy to use and they allow you to scan any image you want onto a piece of paper and then you can see them on your monitor. This means that you can edit them or use them for designs etc. The limitations of this are that they can be very expensive and some are only compatible with certain sizes of paper e.g. A4. Scanner maintenance can be relatively expensive, when owning a scanner you will have to replace many parts of it on a regular basis.

A limitation for a graphics tablet is that they are also very expensive for a good quality and it also may be difficult to find a graphics tablet at a large enough size for a reasonable price.

Graphics tablets are much slower than drawing with pencil onto paper, however have their benefits. They can also be awkward to use properly. Larger designs for example A4 can be very expensive.

The limitations of a printer is that some printers can only print out on a specific paper size for example A4, therefore to have a printer that can print on various paper sizes, it will be very expensive. There will also be further payments for purchasing paper for the printer. Ink can also be costly because it can be rapidly used up.

The limitations of a projector are that they can be very expensive and will require a whiteboard to project onto, therefore further costs. Also you will need space on your wall to fit the whiteboard. To use a printer successfully you will need to use it in a dark room to get a good picture. They can also be very difficult to install which is time consuming.

A vinyl cutter is a great hardware output to have because you can control the machine from your computer making them easy to use, dictating the movement of the sharp blade as you desire. This is a great thing to have as it allows you to cut out your designs when making signs banners etc, a vinyl cutter is required. However like many hardware, a good vinyl cutter is going to be very expensive, also depending on the size will also dictate the price.

The main issue with file storage devices is that depending on how much work you are doing, you will require a higher memory file storage device, and the memory that a file storage device has is directly proportional to the price.

The only limitations are that Photoshop are that it can be difficult to use and it is very expensive to purchase and install. The android and IOS version of Photoshop does not have as many features, also images can become pixelated and lower quality when expanding them.

Adobe illustrator just like most software is very expensive to purchase and install, and will also require time to work out how to use it properly. It may also require watching tutorials before attempting to use it due to having a high level of difficulty to master it. You must have a lot of patience to create a high quality design.

The limitations of serif are the same as for Photoshop and Illustrator, utilizing the software requires time and education, and also a lot of money to purchase.