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Re:Deus Ex by shepherdjerred on Saturday November 07, 2026 @12:55AM (#50402035)
I think the iPod is also fair to attribute to him.

My understanding is that he often came up with ideas for products and 'forced' engineers to find a way to make it possible. He wasn't very technical, but in a way that was a strength.

Re:Deus Ex by ahartmetz on Saturday November 07, 2026 @04:18AM (#50402961)
IMO, the iPod wasn't that much better than other MP3 players.
Re:Deus Ex by autoexec on Sunday November 08, 2026 @04:45AM (#50411773)
The mechanical scroll wheel was nice