Ipad Quote by Jonathan Ive
“The iPhone was broadly dismissed. The iPod was broadly dismissed. The iPad was probably more copiously written off as a large iPod.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 Design Talk, Jonathan Ive
Initial skepticism about new devices can be overturned as they prove revolutionary.
In simple terms: People often doubt new tech at first.
Stay open to innovation.
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When to use this quote
- product launches
- consumer tech
- trend forecasting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes you trust a new product?
- How do you handle early criticism?
Not all dismissed ideas succeed; risk of over‑optimism.