Old media vs New Media

OLD MEDIA:

Old media is something which may be totally outdated or still part of the society. Every media which is currently new will become old media after a certain period of time. For instance, in 1960 walkman (cassette player) was a new form of media but now they are a history. Here are some example of the media which has become old

Dictionary
Some people might use a dictionary book to lookup words but it is not as it used to be.


Maps
If you are driving then you are least likely to carry a map with you.

Floppy Diskettes
Chances are you have used floppy which were very slow and unreliable but you will not be using them anymore.

Television
Old style Television are gone now. You will rarely see big box of TV at your home now.

Compact Disc
I would say Cds are also somewhat old media or close to be part of old media. The decline in Compact Disc sales reveal the story.

Numeric Pad
Using numeric keys on cell phone is a old media but it is still widely used because of high cost of latest technology.

Wire
Modem, keyboard and Mouse with wires are part of old media.

Old Media

Dictionary

Old Map

Floppy Storage Device

Old Style Tv

NEW MEDIA:

New Media is something which is a current part of the society. And we interact and deal with it almost every day. As discussed above Walkman is an old media and the media is IPOD. That is the latest form of media. Some of the new media is described below:

Blue Ray Technology

I would say blue ray player and discs are new media. It is still very new to some people.

GPS

I would say GPS technology is a new media. Every new car is equipped with this technology.

Touch screen

This technology is widely use on cell phones and GPS is a new media.

Wireless technology

Whether it connects you via internet or devices to your laptop it is a form of new media.

Flash Drives

Flash drives is a new media and very fast and reliable. They have become a part of our daily cyber life.

Hybrid PC

I would include dell hybrid pc in the category of new media. It came out this year.

Online Dictionary

I would say online dictionary is a new media which students widely use.

New Media:

Online Dictionary

GPS Tracking Device

Flash Storage Device

Flat TV

Sources:

http://williamsager.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/old-tv-set.jpg
http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/Panasonic-Viera-TX-32LXD70-LCD-TV.jpg
http://uk.gizmodo.com/floppy.jpg
http://www3.waterstones.com/wat/images/special/promo/dictionary.jpg
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/definr-thumb.png
http://afod.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/flash-drive.jpg
http://uk.gizmodo.com/gps%20for%20dummies.jpg
http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/parbhani/Maps/Parbhani_OldMap1.jpg