Computer Quote by Howard Rheingold
“Personal computers were created by some teenagers in garages because the, the wisdom of the computer industry was that people didn't want these little toys on their desk.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Virtual Community, 1993
Teenagers built PCs in garages, believing people didn’t want small desktop computers.
In simple terms: Early PCs were garage‑made for niche users.
Innovators often start in modest settings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup founding
- tech education
- product design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do innovators work in garages?
- How does perception shape product design?
Market assumptions can misjudge future demand.