Module 2- Heather Rogers

Tablet- Tatrad

        Enhances: What does this technology do that is new?

            The tablet enhances mobility, unlike the desktop and the lap top. With its application based system the tabled can be unique to your business and educational needs. With the tablet you can download information and books for easy and timely retrieval.

       

       Obsoletes: What does this technology replace?

           The tablet replaces school text books, books, and newspapers. With easy download they are available at the touch of a finger. It also eliminates the need to keep up with paper; if you are given paper the information can be scanned to the tablet and saved for future use, thus becoming “green”. With all its abilities DVD players and other methods of entertainment is no longer needed. 

       

                        Retrieves/Rekindles: What does this technology bring to mind (or retrieve) from the past?

The tabled bring to mind the use of the iPod, PDA’s and netbooks. The tablet is able to combine these tools into one easy to use piece of technology.

Reverses: What might replace this technology in the future, or what might it cause to occur?

I foresee a better tablet will spread and most brands will carry their own version. That way the consumer is able to choose what tablet will best suit their needs. A form of virtual reality may also take the place of tablets, where you would only need to carry glasses of some sort with you. 

Tablet Information: 

http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/

http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,2358246,00.asp