I've included three tetrads. The first one is the present, the second one is a step back, and the third one is the future (maybe).
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Tetrad for Apple iPad
Enhances Obsoletes
Unencumbered by wires and cords; Versatile touch screen. | Laptop. Need for separate screen and keyboard or mouse. |
Freedom of movement while being creative, e.g. the artist with the blank canvass outside. | Computer enhanced glasses where hand gestures replace touching a screen. |
Retrieves/Rekindles Reverses
Tetrad for Laptop Computer (Regression of Apple iPad)
Enhances Obsoletes
Break free from wires connected to the wall to use a computer; Mobile electronic technology | Desk top computer; Computing in a fixed location. |
Sony Walkman: Take your music with you. | Computer enhanced glasses where hand gestures replace touching a screen. |
Retrieves/Rekindles Reverses
Tetrad for Virtual Reality Computer Glasses (Progression of Apple iPad)
Enhances Obsoletes
Eliminates the need to touch anything to operate a computer. | Apple iPad or tablet computer. |
The idealistic power of the Gods of mythology that could wield power with gestures or thoughts. | Repetitive hand injuries like carpal tunnel. |
Retrieves/Rekindles Reverses
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteI think the iPad is the epitome of mobile devices. it eliminates cords, other parts of the laptop, hardward drives, etc.
But with how electronics go, it is only a matter of time before it is made obsolete by something else.
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteI really liked the way that you divided this into three different tetrads. I think the iPod is unique because of the way that it encompasses so many different devices in one and the way that it changes the devices usage is changes the meaning of the device.
Do you think that we are going to see a lot of repetitive injuries with the iPad? I find that my mobile devices force me to be more concise with my emails and messages and therefore I do not have the time to incur such injuries.