A Look at Fully-Evolved Technology

A Look at Fully-Evolved Technology but it's still Are you clinging to outdated tech or is it Fully-evolved technology might plenty sharp and being used in some surprising places just so perfectly functional that newer not be on the cutting edge, isn't really better? TI-83 Calculator AA Despite the availability of updated models, the TI-83 continues to be a BESTSELLER" Math itself has not changed, so last-gen tech remains Viable • Standardized tests O require specific technology • Teachers already know the calculator Microwave Technology Previously outdated wireless microwave tech is being revived by finance firms • Microwave allows faster communication-by milliseconds • Faster communication means faster trading BLAH BLAH Performance is PROBLEMATIC" Rain and low-lying clouds can cause network interference U-2 Spy Plane Plane is more than 50 YEARS OLD, still actively used by the military Difficult to fly Manned aircraft to serve in a fashion similar to Some the more expensive drones ) U-2 updates allow Mainframe Computers IBM® business model encourages continued use of mainframes 4 A somewhat revamped version IBM uses low-cost MICROPROCESSORS • Updated software to maintain security, but als0 uses web programs • Partnership with universities to teach mainframe skills Typewriters In 2009, NYPD purchased $1 MILLION worth of typewriters • Using a typewriter to Abc create a document is a unique experience • Some writers prefer the experience over other methods of writing Sources [) http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/what-your-old-graphing-calculator-says-about- technology/244028/ [2] http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/327242/microwave-vies-fiber-fast-finance-transport [3] http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/05/28/153582693/vintage-spy-plane-gives-high-tech- drone-a-run-for-its-money [4] http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/technology/23digi.html?_r=1& [5] http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38141219/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/V/ten- technologies-should-be-extinct-arent/#.U0Zec2_AeSp metrofax A Look at Fully-Evolved Technology but it's still Are you clinging to outdated tech or is it Fully-evolved technology might plenty sharp and being used in some surprising places just so perfectly functional that newer not be on the cutting edge, isn't really better? TI-83 Calculator AA Despite the availability of updated models, the TI-83 continues to be a BESTSELLER" Math itself has not changed, so last-gen tech remains Viable • Standardized tests O require specific technology • Teachers already know the calculator Microwave Technology Previously outdated wireless microwave tech is being revived by finance firms • Microwave allows faster communication-by milliseconds • Faster communication means faster trading BLAH BLAH Performance is PROBLEMATIC" Rain and low-lying clouds can cause network interference U-2 Spy Plane Plane is more than 50 YEARS OLD, still actively used by the military Difficult to fly Manned aircraft to serve in a fashion similar to Some the more expensive drones ) U-2 updates allow Mainframe Computers IBM® business model encourages continued use of mainframes 4 A somewhat revamped version IBM uses low-cost MICROPROCESSORS • Updated software to maintain security, but als0 uses web programs • Partnership with universities to teach mainframe skills Typewriters In 2009, NYPD purchased $1 MILLION worth of typewriters • Using a typewriter to Abc create a document is a unique experience • Some writers prefer the experience over other methods of writing Sources [) http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/what-your-old-graphing-calculator-says-about- technology/244028/ [2] http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/327242/microwave-vies-fiber-fast-finance-transport [3] http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/05/28/153582693/vintage-spy-plane-gives-high-tech- drone-a-run-for-its-money [4] http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/technology/23digi.html?_r=1& [5] http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38141219/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/V/ten- technologies-should-be-extinct-arent/#.U0Zec2_AeSp metrofax