Away Quote by Steve Jobs
“Who wants a stylus. You have to get em and put em away, and you lose em. Yuck. Nobody wants a stylus.”
About This Quote
Expresses disdain for stylus tools, viewing them as cumbersome and unnecessary compared to direct touch interaction.
In simple terms: Stylus is impractical.
Key Takeaway
Prefer simplicity over extra hardware.
Themes
technology adoption
user experience
design philosophy
Mood
frustration
skepticism
Type
opinion
critique
When to use this quote
- mobile device usage
- digital drawing
- note-taking
Key Concepts
usability
ergonomics
Practical Applications
- product design decisions
- UX research
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do users reject added accessories?
- How does perceived effort affect tool acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Some professionals find stylus precision essential for detailed work.
![“Saepa stilum vertas, iterum quae digna legi sint scripturas. (Turn the stylus [to erase] often if you would write something worthy of being reread.)” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8bd/horace-172_advice_saepa-stilum-vertas-iterum-quae-digna-le_2631952.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
