Technology Over the Years
I chose to take pictures of these 5 different ipods because it represents the progression of technology within the last 10 years. All of the models shown here still work and just sit in my roommate's drawer so I thought it would be a good idea to show how different the models are, but all do the same thing: play music. Everyone seems to always want the latest and greatest technology, but it is interesting to see how the old ones pile up once a new one is bought. One of these ipods is a first generation, from 2001, and you can listen to the same exact song as if it were and ipad2 or and iphone4. The video aspect of the ipod has changed, but the audio still seems to be the same. I personally do not use ipods, I still use a compact disc player, which is more to haul around and keep track of, but I spent years collecting cds so I guess it is more of a sentimental value. Even though I couldn't find an ipad or an iphone to take a picture of, I think the difference in these 5 models still proves the point. The need to have the latest and greatest distracts people from the perfectly good product they already have.
I chose to take pictures of these 5 different ipods because it represents the progression of technology within the last 10 years. All of the models shown here still work and just sit in my roommate's drawer so I thought it would be a good idea to show how different the models are, but all do the same thing: play music. Everyone seems to always want the latest and greatest technology, but it is interesting to see how the old ones pile up once a new one is bought. One of these ipods is a first generation, from 2001, and you can listen to the same exact song as if it were and ipad2 or and iphone4. The video aspect of the ipod has changed, but the audio still seems to be the same. I personally do not use ipods, I still use a compact disc player, which is more to haul around and keep track of, but I spent years collecting cds so I guess it is more of a sentimental value. Even though I couldn't find an ipad or an iphone to take a picture of, I think the difference in these 5 models still proves the point. The need to have the latest and greatest distracts people from the perfectly good product they already have.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThis was a really clever idea, and I hope you don't mind that I shared it on our class facebook page. I really like how you came up with your own unique approach to the post, which is part of the reason I left it so open--to get to to hear and see many different perspectives and interpretations.
This is just such a vivid example of the idea that we do all want the latest and greatest. I happen to have one of the iPods pictured here, and it was a big deal when I got it. Now it is sitting in my office draw unused. I mostly just listen to all my music now on the iPod that is part of my iPhone. I also listen to music on my laptop w/ iTunes and rarely on CDs, other than in the car.
//LM
I like the pictures of each ipod. I have saved my cell phones from back to when I was in the 8th grade it reminded me of this. Nice post!
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