You need input devices because with out them you would not be able to communicate or input data into a computer or machine. Imagine it this way. with out a key board how would I type this answer. I couldn't with out using a form of input such as speech recognition or the standard keyboard.
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Input devices exist to insert the data into computers. In other words, you use them to tell the computer what do you want it to do. When I press "X" key on the keyboard I'm telling the computer write "X" on the screen.
Input devices such as keyboards, mouse, scanners, touchscreens, joysticks etc are peripheral devices to enter information into the system that computers can process.
These input devices converts special symbos, characters, and numerics into electrical signals by using keys or buttons that systems can understand and process easily.
It's required otherwise you have no way to enter data or issue commands on the computer. Even a touch screen monitor is considered an input device.
input devices are needed in a computer in order to send information needed by the programmer to the brain of the computer.
Input device is needed bcoz only through those we can interact with the computer and the purpose of using computer gets satisfied(dbms).
One might need to purchase an input device as this device is used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system like a computer or other information appliances.