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Re:Apple AirPods: iPhone accessory or the next big thing? by gattilorenz on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @06:30AM (#21990455)
> This forum thread from the 2001 release is pretty funny:

Absolutely: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-thing-ipod.5...

The Reality Distiortion Field turned out to be in this guy's head :) Seriously, many technical people underestimate the power of "bringing X to the masses" by making a beautiful, easy polished, effortless UX. UX (usually) trumps functionality.

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Re:Apple AirPods: iPhone accessory or the next big thing? by t0ddbonzalez on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @06:34AM (#21990476)
> Oct 23, 2001

> #13

> iCan't believe it!

> It's now at the online Apple Store!

> $400 for an Mp3 Player!

>I'd call it the Cube 2.0 as it wont sell, and be killed off in a short time...and it's not really functional.

> Uuhh Steve, can I have a PDA now?"

A quote for the ages... :D

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