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> This forum thread from the 2001 release is pretty funny: Absolutely: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-thing-ipod.500/post-5297 https://forums.

> This forum thread from the 2001 release is pretty funny: Absolutely: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-thing-ipod.500/post-5297 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.

t0ddbonzalez 7y ago
> 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