TiPb is giving away 5 copies of the Steve Jobs biography

For me the best story about Steve Jobs is one where against all odds, Steve says the iPad will be a great success ... and after time proved him right. A great loss ...

Think different.

My favorite memory is when Steve Jobs released the very first iPhone, that was probably by far one of, if not the best keynote Steve ever did...

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
Steve Jobs will truly be missed.

Absolutely love 'here's to the crazy ones'. I Have the whole commercial script written out with a picture of Steve Jobs on one side and a picture of Jim Henson on the other. It hangs outside my children's bedroom as a reminder to them to have the courage to be creative and change the world.

"I don't want your money. If you offer me $5 billion, I won't want it. I've got plenty of money. I want you to stop using our ideas in Android, that's all I want" -Steve Jobs

“I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple’s $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong... I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.”

stay hungry, stay foolish
- Steve Jobs
now thats pure inspiration

He was simply the best at what he did. I am inspired daily by what he accomplished.

Steve was a huge inspiration to me, I loved watching his keynotes and they influence my speeches and communication now. My favorite keynote as far as product announced goes was the first iPhone in 2007. I think a lot of people feel that way. My favorite keynote overall is a tie between the first MacBook Air and the first iPad. In both presentation you could just feel how pumped Steve was to introduce the products, and how much he loved the design of both.

In my college Student Body meeting, people keep mentioning the name of people who they admire. When I say mine is Steve Jobs, everybody was like "WOW". Thanks Steve for being such a great inspiration :)

best moment is when steve unveil the 1st iPhone with full touch screen. the feeling when watching the keynote all over again is very inspiring. steve believe on his product when everybody don't. he's awesome!!! stay hungry!! stay foolish!

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was the free case press conference. Steve instantly and publicly turned around an embarrassing moment for Apple and satisfied customers. If only every CEO would do this with their product.

best moment is when steve unveil the 1st iPhone with full touch screen. the feeling when watching the keynote all over again is very inspiring. steve believe on his product when everybody don't. he's awesome!!! stay hungry!! stay foolish!

I remember when I worked at Apple as a technician at an Apple store and had to go to the Cupertino campus for training and certification. When I was in line at Cafe Macs(their cafeteria on campus) and got my ketchup for my fries I looked up and saw Steve Jobs right in front of me and he looked up and right back down as he was putting his salad together. Of course in his normal attire, and they didnt let us talk to him since he didn't like to be singled out. I didn't mind that because it was just a wow experience to be right in front of him.

My favorite moment was when the first iPhone was introduced. It chanced my life completely. He will be missed

My favorite Steve Jobs quote, "An iPod, a phone, an internet mobile communicator... these are NOT three separate devices! And we are calling it iPhone! Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone. And here it is."
The iPhone has changed all of our lives, Steve Jobs is my hero, TiPb is my favorite blog and I will miss Steve very much. I would love a free copy of the book - thanks for offering!

I learned the most from Steve Jobs analyzing how he put together and delivered presentations. Every time I sit down to develop a talk, I replay some of Jobs' presentations and review the methods he used to do my best to emulate his amazing style. I sometimes come close, but they are never nearly as good as Steve's.

Hard to find one favorite Steve Jobs story, but the one that stays in my mind is the Stanford speech. Whenever I think about settling in life, I hear Steve reminding me to stay hungry, stay foolish. The world will be a little less awesomely great with him gone.

My favorite quote/keynote moment was when Steve said "200 apps are being downloaded every second.... Whoosh there's another 200"

Seeing the cover of the book and the old mac, I remember coming back from the states in the early 80's. I was still a toddler, so my mom was carrying me in her arms, while my dad took care of his brand new mac, his second child ;) You could say that I grew up with apple from that day on.

And no, we don't know where it will lead. We just know there's something much bigger than any of us here. -Steve Jobs

Trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future

Why join the navy when you can be a pirate

My favourite SJ line is when he met the ESPN CEO and all Steve said was: “Your phone is the dumbest f**king idea I have ever heard,” (regarding the ESPN phone) and then walked away.

best moment is when steve unveil the 1st iPhone with full touch screen. the feeling when watching the keynote all over again is very inspiring. steve believe on his product when everybody don't. he's awesome!!! stay hungry!! stay foolish!

And no, we don't know where it will lead. We just know there's something much bigger than any of us here. RIP Steve Jobs

"there are currently 200 apps being downloaded every second.... Whoosh there's another 200"
This is a quote I will always remember

The 1984 keynote is in my opinion one of his best moments.

Why join the navy when you can be a pirate

I think my favorite memory of Steve was when I worked for Apple retail and worked as a technician and had to go for training / certification at the Cupertino campus. I went to lunch one day while I was there at Cafe Macs, which is their cafeteria basically, and got in line and after that went over and got ketchup for my fries. When I looked up it was Steve Jobs and I noticed he looked up at me and then looked down, and then closed the lid to the plastic holder that was holding his salad and walked out. He was of course wearing his normal black turtle neck attire and yeah it sucked we couldn't talk to him. It was great just getting to stand in his presence before he left us.
p.s. the Michael Paggi one down there is me as well...thought the post didn't go through on my iPhone..

My favorite quote definitely is him saying "I will destroy Android". Steve Jobs spent his entire life on his work, and he wasn't willing to let another company rip off his work.

My favorite moment is when Steve asked everyone to turn off their wifi devices, because FaceTime was not working the way he wanted it to. Thanks to his products, I will be starting my own business within the next few months!

I always picture Noah Wylie in Pirates of Silicon Valley when he intros Bill Gates on the big screen behind him and how that must have felt.

I got to see Steve jobs when I was attending RIT, He was very inspirational in how to make people understand what people needed and how to make it work for them. I guess I took him for granted a little at the time. I am definatly looking forward to learning more about one of the greatest minds of our time. If more people of his stature were like him the world may be a better place to live, although I don't always agree with his philosophy. Reading more about the man and where he came from may clarify some of that.

One of my favorite Steve Jobs quotes is “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.”

Steve often points out the following quote from Picasso..."good artist copies but great artist steals"

The best Steve moment was a One More Thing moment. The press conference that announced the ROKR E1. The one more thing was of course the Nano.

Probably my best memory was Steve Job on stage at WWDC2011 at the intro when he was kicking things off and announced "... and today we are going to talk about software, we've got some great stuff to talk about ..... OSX Lion, iOS5 and some pretty interesting cloud stuff". I laughed at the way he said pretty interesting cloud stuff - this set of software has changed the way we use and interact with our Apple devices and will continue into the future as they get better and better.

Think deffirent

Favorite moment is when he held the first MacBook air up on his hand. Really wish I could've met the man

The introduction of the iPad.
"If there is going to be a 3rd catergory of device, its going to have to be better at these kinds of tasks than a laptop or a smartphone, otherwise it has no reason for being. Now some people have thought, that is a netbook. The problem is netbooks arent better at anything!"
I always loved how he presented the first iPad. He could sell salt to a slug.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment is actually more of a BIll Hick's moment. One of my favorite Bill Hick's bits starts off with: "How come you never hear a positive LSD story in the news?" Yesterday in Newsday [New York newspaper] the paper ran a short piece on Jobs and actually emphasized the positive effects of LSD, quoting Jobs. Hicks was rolling in his grave, I'm sure.

My fondest memory was how he left Apple and came back to resurrect the company. Without that I would have never bought a Apple.

I loved the way he joked about the leak of iPhone 4 at the iPhone 4 keynote :D

Steve Jobs and his amazing, visionary, magical products inspired me to pursue a career in Computer Science, so that I could try to achieve in the manner that he did. The first time I bought an Apple product, I realized that I wanted to make the way people use technology better, and started forming ideas for an amazing software that would "just work", the way that Jobs' creations do. Over the course of a couple years, religiously following Apple news blogs, his strategies, for not only creating new, and innovative products, but also for successfully running the huge company that is Apple and deciding when and how to release products and features, blew my mind, and never ceased to amaze me after every new discovery of the complexities of Apple's psychology. Steve Jobs will always be the man who inspired me to be what I want to be, and will always be remembered as the best role model for anyone who wants to change the lives of many people.

My favorite keynote moment was the introduction of the original iPhone when he announced they were introducing three revolutionary products and then did the gradual build until the audience realized, with a gasp, that it was really ONE device that functioned as all three.

"Stay hungry, stay foolish."

I was at the 2007 Macworld (iPhone) keynote all the way in the back of the room. That was my first experience at a Steve-note and even from the back of the room the excitement was palpable. Soon after that, I got the first iPhone, discovered podcasts, found Phonedifferent.com (TiPB), moved to a Mac, and just started trying to absorb everything Apple, and I haven't looked back. Thank you Steve.

Definitely love the fact that Steve Jobs saved the Pixar and made all those movies possible. He may have had his rough moments but he gave a lot of talente people the opportunity to be brilliant!!

A genius like Steve Jobs comes along once in a lifetime. His reach began in his garage and and today is felt in homes and minds all around the world. Incredible.

My thoughts of this genius of a man go way back. I’m a 61 year old female (daily reader of this blog), I remember him ‘from the beginning’, blown away by his predictions of the future of computers (which all came true.)
I was standing in line when the first ipod Touch was released ..... I was overwhelmed with the anticipation of all it was hyped to do and I wasn’t disappointed. Macbooks, iphone, ipads .... I’ve never looked back.
Steve Jobs was describing ME when he said “A lot of times people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.”
He showed me ..... and I wanted it!

Watching the first iPhone keynote changed my life. I was a Junior in high school and it has decided my career path. I'm currently one year away from receiving my master's in Information Technology.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was during that keynote for the first iPhone. My favorite part of the keynote was when he shuffled between the three features repeating over and over saying, "an iPod, a revolutionary mobile phone, and an Internet communicator." Then, as only Steve could do he lit the crowd on fire by saying these are not three separate devices

Steve Jobs and his amazing, visionary, magical products inspired me to pursue a career in Computer Science, so that I could try to achieve in the manner that he did. The first time I bought an Apple product, I realized that I wanted to make the way people use technology better, and started forming ideas for an amazing software that would "just work", the way that Jobs' creations do. Over the course of a couple years, religiously following Apple news blogs, his strategies, for not only creating new, and innovative products, but also for successfully running the huge company that is Apple and deciding when and how to release products and features, blew my mind, and never ceased to amaze me after every new discovery of the complexities of Apple's psychology. Steve Jobs will always be the man who inspired me to be what I want to be, and will always be remembered as the best role model for anyone who wants to change the lives of many people.

My favorite memory was when Tipb recently posted the story about Steve saying the Android is grand theft. He couldn't put it any better words. Saying that he would do anything to stop Android and he will never sell out to it was the icing on the cake :) Thank you Steve for changing my life...

For me Steve Jobs, made the Smart Phone Community better just by bring "Smart Phones" to the masses. He made every company have to be better, and my android phone loves him cause of it as does my wife's Iphone and the family ipod, and me cause i use all of them. Thanks!

On my exploratory pre-moving to California trip in the early eighties I just had to make the pilgrimage to Apple's Cupertino HQs, my Apple II+’s mothership. I drove around back of the only building I could find, turned off the rental car's motor and rolled down the window, and just stared at..a building. not much, but definitely worth the trip.
I was just leaving when up pulled a big, dark Mercedes. It sped to a stop (taking up two parking spaces) and out jumped Steve. He never broke stride, climbed the external stairway two steps at a time, and disappeared into the building.

Sorry, the rest of my comment:
I had read about him, argued the merits of Apple vs. MS-DOS machines with my workmates, and used his machines, but I never thought I'd actually see him on this one-off trip to California.
It is how I'll always remember him--running, not walking, to the next level.

Two things: "Connect the dots" and his obvious love of Apple which came across at any of the presentation meetings. His loss is indiscribable.
Florian

Hey tipb... why no more love from non US competitions or giveaways?

My favorite recent story was when he went to town council to deliver the news of Apple building a new campus and headquarters. Even if he was sick, he still represented the Apple brand, by giving it his all for the company, even if he was not in the best time of his life. Steve Jobs was an amazing person, and the whole world can follow his example of integrity and dedication.

Story about 99cent song on iTunes
Quote: Stay hungry, stay foolish
Keynote: iPhone launch

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was the announcement of the first iPhone. "An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Z7eal4uXI

The moment i will never forget was when steve was up on stage trying to connect the camera to a mac. The camera didn't work and he threw it with a biting comment to a team member in the first row. Quite funny to see...

I was reading the NYtimes article on him and he claimed taking ecstasy was one of the top three most influential things he did in his life. Very interesting.

‎"...you can't connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference." -SJ

"Just one more thing" <3 LOVED IT! ;(

Steve Jobs and his amazing, visionary, magical products inspired me to pursue a career in Computer Science, so that I could try to achieve in the manner that he did. The first time I bought an Apple product, I realized that I wanted to make the way people use technology better, and started forming ideas for an amazing software that would "just work", the way that Jobs' creations do. Over the course of a couple years, religiously following Apple news blogs, his strategies, for not only creating new, and innovative products, but also for successfully running the huge company that is Apple and deciding when and how to release products and features, blew my mind, and never ceased to amaze me after every new discovery of the complexities of Apple's psychology. Steve Jobs will always be the man who inspired me to be what I want to be, and will always be remembered as the best role model for anyone who wants to change the lives of many people.

the best story of steve jobs is when he brought the mobileme team into his office, asked them what does mobileme do? and throw it back in their face saying "so why the freak doesn't it do that" haha

I love that he made Apple products the way that he wanted, the way that he knew how people wanted to use their electronic devices even before we did! Apple products really do "just work", and that's an amazing gift he's given us.

I was reading the NYTimes article on him and he said taking ecstasy was one of the top three most influential things he's done. Very interesting.

Don't have a fravior moment or quote as there are just so many to select from. There are good ones and really memorable ones and some that are not as memorable! But since my iphone 3G, I did not look back ... much :)
I've stopped ready all the tipbits leaks from his biography as I am looking forward to reading it from the beginning in order; to get to know him as he discovers himself or vindicates himself (as he may have known who he was from the start). It will be a very nice read even if he is not the person that I imagined to be.

I'd have to say that my favourite story about Steve Jobs would have to be a keynote moment. Amongst many I'd have to choose the time where he said in September 2008 at the 'Let's Rock' keynote that "reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" after Bloomberg accidentally published his obituary. Now more poignant than ever.
Steve Jobs changed our world and thus can never be forgotten.

When i was a kid, i always felt cheated when my dad used to tell me about Einstein since i wasn't born during his time. So i'm just grateful i was alive during the live and times of Steve Jobs, at least when i have kids, i'll have some interesting things to tell them..... "I want to put a ding in the universe"

I think my favorite quote of Steve Jobs is "It Just Works" and frankly it does.
R.I.P. Steve

"...So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

I'll miss one more thing the most. You never knew what was going to happen.

Sorry, the rest of my comment:
I had read about him, argued the merits of Apple vs. MS-DOS machines with my workmates, and used his machines, but I never thought I'd actually see him on this one-off trip to California.
It is how I'll always remember him--running, not walking, to the next level.

The aftermath of the Sculley years and Steve Job's famous quote "I hired the wrong guy!"

"I skate to where the puck is going, not to where the puck has been"
Although this may be a Gretzky quote, Jobs utilized it do flawlessly and was devoted to keeping Apple as far ahead from the competition as possible. Steve was a revolutionary and a true idol of mine. I can only hope to appreciate my life and love my work half as much as he did.
"Stay hungry, stay foolish."

“I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple’s $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong … I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this”

Steve Jobs was a true visionary; he saw what the world would be like before the world did. He truly was one of those few people that have only come once in a while. He changed the way we use computers, cellphones, MP3 players, and much more; but most importantly, he changed the way people interact with these devices in everyday life. I sure that a lot of people will miss him, and much more will lament his death, including me. I was one of those people whom Steve Jobs inspired. He inspired me to study computer science, so I can too make a difference in our future, much like Steve (and Apple) did. I hope that we can now see that people like him are the ones that matter the most, the ones who change the world in a way we've never seen, the people who will be remembered for who they were and what they did to shape out future.

My favorite memory or moment from the life of Steve Jos is when he was kicked out of Apple and he refused to just go away and be quite. He started Next. Then they begged him to come back and he got millions by selling Next to Apple as part of his return! Genius! He came back and took Apple into the future as a Digital Lion! Get it? Lion!

"I" anything...nuff said

Favorite quote from Steve: "stay foolish, stay hungry"..
Steve encourages us not to live in someone's dogma.
For me, this means also we should not live in Steve's dogma.
Steve has proven he follows his heart and makes his dream come true, by becoming himself.
I will remember Steve by not becoming Steve, but becoming myself, as he always suggested.
Steve, we always admire your passion come true.

     
“Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?”
And we share our birthdays!!

"Stop me if you've seen this..."

My fondest Steve Jobs moment will always be the thrashing he gave the mobile me team. "what does Mobile Me do?" "Well, why the F doesn't it do that?"

The best Jobs story for me was at his Stanford's commencement. He said: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." this made me change completely the way I live my life.

"Stop me if you've seen this..."

Favourite moment might well be the iPhone intro, watching Jobs wait for the audience to get on the same page as him with the phone, breakthrough internet device, etc lines.

My favorite moment was the iPhone launch. I'd been saying for years that there needed to be a phone that could hold my music and my PDA functions, and Steve made it happen!
RIP Steve

Think different.

"Death is very likely the single best invention of life." Spoken like a true inventor..
RIP

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was when he was trying to convince John Sculley to leave PepsiCo and come run Apple, and he asked, "Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life or do you want to come with me and change the world?"
That was a classic "Steve" moment that showed his confidence in his ideas and thoughts.

This was a huge loss, I like Job's quote, "A lot of times people don't know what they want until you show it to them." He proved this time and time again!

I remember when he introduced iPad. I was one of the people who mocked it all the way to iTampons. I thought iPad was a clone of iPhone with bigger screen & stupid name. Well, turned out Steve was right. iPad is revolutionary device. It was my best gadget purchase ever.

"Stop me if you've seen this..."
Best way to start and to overcome.

Loved that Steve Jobs had a disdain for people who put profits first. Imagine what the world would be like today if we could get the hurdle of money out of the way...

I was at the Apple building in Atlanta watching a live stream of the keynote where Steve Jobs introduced the original MacBook, the first major commercial product with wifi. He talked through all the specs with it sitting on a pedestal. Then, for the "one more thing," he picked it up and showed that it wasn't plugged in. Waved a hula hoop around it to prove it. Yet another world-changing technology introduced by Steve.

I love the Crazy ones video!!

My favorite quote of him was saying he was going to destroy Android. That pretty much sums SJ up. He was quite frankly brutally honest and was a straight shooter. Gone too soon. Will look forward to reading this biography.

I loved it when Steve Jobs had his Keynote introducing the iPhone! He said it was going to change everything, and it did!

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

Sweet! I would love one!!!!!!!!!!!

My fondest memory(s) were the times that during keynotes he would just look at the product and say "wow, isn't that great". You could tell it wasn't the product he was hocking, but rather sharing the experience that the next "i" thing was going to allow.
He is sorely lost and I just hope that apple keeps moving in the fmdirextion of

Sorry tweet it messed up the end of my post. Hope apple keeps moving in the direction that Steve set them in.

Sign me up. "Think Different" has always been an important concept in my life.

I have to say my fav quote has to be the following:
"I'm going to destroy Android, because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this."

For me one of Steve's all time fav quote is, "Connecting the Dots". In my life, from where I stand now, when I look back, everything was just like connecting the dots and everything went fine. Or simply, "it just worked"

He simply knew what the people wanted and provided it. Phones, computers and synergy wouldn't be the same today if e weren't around. RIP Jobs

"You're holding it wrong"

I loved his keynote presentations. The way he could capture an audience, and "one more thing." RIP

I love it when Steve got upset during keynote with all the MiFi's were on and he scolded those on attendance to shut them down. When he came back I thought for sure he had some magic switch that qua going to turn them all off...

What I think was a great insight is when he recognized in his speach that sometimes you can't just join the dots but you should continue to believe it will, some how it will. And we have been seeing it a lot in science, like it was in the penocillim discover.

Steve Jons was a great man.

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose

Steve Jobs has inspired me in many ways, but I will always remember something he said at the Stanford commencement speech: "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.” When I first watched Steve give that speech, I was determined to work harder. I tried to do better in school and just life in general. Whenever I am having trouble with something, I watch his Stanford speech.
Steve Jobs will be remembered as the greatest visionary the world has seen, and his genius will forever inspire innovaters in the centuries to come. Even though most of us have never personally known him, we will all miss Steve. Whether we love or hate him and his company, there is no denying that he has changed the world with his vision. In more ways than one, he has made my life better. For that, I thank you, Steve.

"this is for the crazy ones" - Steve Jobs

"You're holding it wrong"

Steve Jobs is a great man.

The first computer I ever touched was an Apple IIe in high school... That was back in the early 80s. Now my wife, myself, and two of my children are iPhone owners. My younger son just got his first job and as soon as his contract is up for renewal he wants an iPhone 4. What an amazing impact this man has had on the world!

Favorite quote, ""My sex life is pretty good these days, Walt. How's yours?"
-- Jobs's response to a question from Walt Mossberg about how Jobs feels about Google and if he feels "betrayed." (June, 2010)"

I admire Steve Jobs genius as a visionary, businessman and his passion for pursuing what he LOVES. You will be forever remembered.

Favorite quote: "My sex life is pretty good these days, Walt. How's yours?"
Steve Jobs's response to a question from Walt Mossberg about how Jobs feels about Google and if he feels "betrayed." (June, 2010)

I love when Steve showed up at the iPad 2 launch when nobody thought he would show...everyone went crazy!

stay hungry stay foolish

Think different.

“Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
Steve revolutionized my life with the products he created. His motto of think different has allowed me to do things differently.

It's hard to think of a single moment that defines my fondest memory of Steve Jobs. I would have to say that my fondest memories of him were every single time he got up on stage to deliver a keynote. He was just always so inspirational to me in not only the words he spoke but in the way he spoke his words. He had this quiet confidence about himself, not to mention a very soothing voice. It's hard to describe. I just always loved hearing him speak. And he was an amazing visionary. I miss him very much. :(

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life" - Steve Jobs
I see this man as a true legend. I am only 18 and do not know exactly what apple was like before Steve turned it into what it is today, but I know that it is something great. His humble appearance and modest nature can teach many people a lot of things. He was a true visionary. I would make it a point in the future, when I run a company of my own, to instill the discipline that he incorporated into Apple. By the way, I love his classic keynote clothes, and that one time where he told everyone to get off the wifi, classic ! :) RIP Steve

I remember when I bought my son, he was 8 year old back then, his own music player and it was the 1st gen iPod Touch. The first thing he said after learning he could swipe thru the screen was, "Now that's what you call Awesome!". From then on, Apple changed the way I see technology. :)

I got scared when I started to read that first sentence and I saw a comma after son.

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." ~ Steve Jobs
R.I.P Steve Jobs

"We’re gambling on our vision, and we would rather do that than make “me, too” products. Let some other companies do that. For us, it’s always the next dream."
-Steve Jobs

My greatest inspiration from steve was seeing the very first iPhone and knowing great things were to come. He revolutionized the world!

"Today, we are introducing three revolutionary products. The first is a wide-screen iPod with touch controls. The second is a revolutionary new mobile phone. And the third is a breakthrough Internet communications device." Jobs continues to build tension. He repeats the three devices several times then says, "Are you getting it? These are not three separate devices. This is one device…today Apple is going to reinvent the phone!"

I think for many of us who weren't lucky enough to meet Steve in person were still deeply saddened to hear about his passing because we some how knew this man had more influence on our lives than perhaps most people we actually had met. You could find his nuggets of wisdom either from his keynotes or his very few interviews he gave over the years. Though, perhaps a more obvious choice would be his commencement speech at Stanford. You could easily apply those sayings to your own life, but I find myself having so many favorite quotes that I couldn't pick just one.
I think I'd like to pick his great passion for all things in life, whether it was in the technology field with Apple or the movie business with Pixar ... he carved out and helped to advance both fields so that one day perhaps it could push us forward in our own lives. I remember watching him sit down at a D Conference with Bill Gates and talk about loving what you do and that it is the only way to excel in your personal and private life -- and for me that couldn't be more true. There is that great photo of Steve resting his had on his wife's forehead that reminds me that past all his quirks and relentlessness in the business side of things, he still managed to have that alone time ... everything in the photo seems to be out of focus, and I'm sure to Steve everything else was out of focus, the world had slowed down and it was just the two of them alone in a room.
I'll miss steve greatly, and I say this having never actually met the man but I know death won't bring an end to his influence on my life ... Apple will continue to make great products, and I'll hopefully continue to use those products to make what I create better. Here's to the crazy one!

If the book is anything like his speech at Stanford, I think I and many others will view life a little bit differently.

"you're holding it wrong"

His smile just before he was about to reveal something mind-blowing.

Just one more thing...thanks steve for all the wonderful ideas.

I took public speaking class a couple of years ago where my professor said if you don't follow the rules of speaking you will not impact your audience and they will not connect with what your saying. I quickly spoke up and said that's not true at all. I know of one that does. He said you prove this to the rest of the class and you get an A. So the next class I brought in my laptop and hooked it up to the projector and showed Steve Jobs commencement speech. In it he often reads off a paper. Looks around and fidgets with his hands. After I closed my MacBook. I looked up to see all 13 class members clapping. I got my A that day. And Steve made his way to more hearts.

“It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy.”

"Apple is the intersection of Technology and Liberal Arts". As an iPhone developer, I try to make that remember that phrase whenever I sit down and work.
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Never knew the man personally, of course, but I did some work at an Apple retail store back in the late 80s / early 90s as a repair tech. Circled back around with them as part of secondary education / student sales at Northern Illinois University as well in the mid 90s. Amazing at how such a "small" company stuck it around and really has changed the face of consumer electronics permanently. Think what you will of him, but the company just can't be the same without him.

Favorite keynote saying "One More Thing" and his Stanford speech is one of the best speeches I have ever heard Stay Hungry Stay Foolish.

My favorite Steve Jobs quite is: "Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains." (or win a book) :)

He was a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like, a.k.a. a true visionary. My Favorite keynote would be WWDC10 because, the ideas, unveiling of the iPhone4 was amazing & that was also my first iPhone. I will always remember to "Think Different" R.I.P. Steve Jobs. Thank You!!!!

I remember when I was in Grade 11 and reasoned myself to pay $450 for an mp3 player. There's absolutely no sarcasm in that statement.
Thanks Steve.

I would like a copy to learn the story of what made up this man that enabled success when it appeared that failure was certain

I remember going to look at the very first Macintosh computer at Macy's department store in San Mateo, CA. I wasn't impressed with the tiny black & white screen, but knew it was a game changer in the world of personal computers. Steve had vision.

Waiting in line to purchase an iPhone. Only Apple fans ans iPhone users understand what an experience that is!

I like how he was so minimal and would come out with the turtleneck and jeans and sneakers and be so excited about the new product he was showing and even when there was a technical glitch he made light of it and continued on.
Not only was he a great visionary he was an eloquent speaker and communicator!

I remember the first computer I bought in college,a Macintosh Se, in all its black and white glory. I remember many late nights hacking out essays with my bud then running to kinkos to print them out in the middle of the night.

I can't believe that it took this many years for me to realize it, but as I sat to write this comment, I discovered that it was because of Steve that I found my girlfriend of 3 years.
I met her on Halloween a few years back and that year my reverence of Steve had reached its peak. I decided that I would dress up in his classic turtle neck sweater/jeans, and when I came to work (yes we were allowed to dress up), one of the customer's walked up to me and said, "How are you doing Steve?"
If it was not for my infatuation with one of the world's foremost geniuses and his unmistakable wardrobe, my girlfriend and I would never have exchanged words. You call it the butterfly effect, I call it the Steve effect.

Steve's entire Stanford commencemnt address is just beautiful. When I first heard it I honestly thought he was on the verge of death then. It sounded to me like he had really done some soul searching and may be ready to go. Little did I know that my Mom, who was my best friend, would pass away only a few months later.
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life."

The Keynotes were always fun for us. My boyfriend, who is a computer scientist, always got inspiration from Steve Jobs. For keynotes, we would get a whole spread of food and watch after work. Afterward, we would talk about our business and life, those were great talks. It was a sad day here when he died.

Just finished watching his interview at D8, and listened to every word he said with great interest.
Amazing man, he was.

every technology he created it better than how I dreamed of...

Wish to have one copy of the Book.

I loved how he always had, "one more thing". I missed not hearing that at the iPhone 4s reveal. Sad.

Loved his vision and passion. Best thing I've seen lately:
Steve's Legacy
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I was fortunate to meet Steve while he was at NeXT, at a Sales presentation. As imposing as he was then, he took time to make sure he knew what my company was going to use the machines for, before he would ask his Sales staff to quote them. I thought his comment of 'Some lessons just cost more than others.' rang true then, and I frequently use it to this day. Thanks for the insight, Steve !

Steve was always outside the box we all live in and because of that, he knew what we really wanted before we did.

I loved his comment that Apple does not ship junk. So true!

I remember using one of my first computers, a Mac SE. It was one of the coolest pieces of technology I ha ever played with, next to my Atari 2600.

I remember one of the first computers I ever played with was the Mac SE. It was the coolest piece of technology, next to my Atari 2600.

"Oh, and there's just one more thing." Always looked forward to see what was going to be revealed after that.

Steve Jobs is a genius and an inspiration for me because he created a product that changed how we interact with our media forever.

Best memory was when Microsoft improved upon everything he did with the early Macs, then he returned to take the OS experience to the next level - and Microsoft has been playing catch up ever since, on multiple fronts. RIP.

It's unbelievable how this man was able to hide the severity of his affliction from the general public. I am not sure if his gaunt appearance at his keynotes was brushed off because we believed him when he reassured us he was healthy or because we could not face the obvious truth that was in front of us all along.

The second thing my not yet two year old looks for when she wakes up is "her" iPad... she has become quite adept at navigating "her" iPad as well mine and her mom's iPhones. She even knows where the Apple Store is at our mall. We have Steve Jobs to thank for that!

My favorite or most influencing moment is Job Stanford address where he speaks about death and how it influenced him to live life to it's fullest. I've taken it to heart and no longer postpone new adventures. laast week it was a helicopter ride.

His life inspired me to push myself to the limit while pioritizing family and friends. I would love to learn even more about the man who ment so much to so many.

My first experience with a computer was an apple IIc. Today I am in IT because of that experience. Since then I have been a follower of Steve and trust Apple and Pixar continue his legacy.
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My favorite quote "one more thing".

The days Steve died I watched a client at my studio who's deaf use an iPhone to make a phone call using face-time and sign language.
That moment is just one of many that makes me think think about how Steve took the unimaginable and turned it into not just a want but and expectation and afterthought.
Amazing.

I like the time he came on stage riding a bear and said, "Looks what I got bitches!" and then released the first iPad.

I libre my iPhone and iPad as much as te next person, bit for me the greatest thing Steve Jobs ever did was Pixar. I love Toy Story. I hope to show it to my kids someday.

The Standing Ovation Steve Jobs was Given in Sept. 09. Steve Jobs first keynote speech after his Liver Transplant !!! A get tribute to the Man KNOWN as the FACE of APPLE and ALWAYS WILL BE KNOWN AS THE FACE OF APPLE.
RIP STEVE JOBS !!!!

He inspired me to push myself to the limit while still prioritizing my family and friends. It would be great to learn more about the man who ment so much to so many.

My favorite thing he would say is "there is just one more thing"

I stil have one of the first ipod nano...very reliable...

Changing companies from underdogs to champions, namely Pixar and Apple. That's the greatest inspiration. That's no easy feat, but Steve Jobs made it seem effortless.

I loved the moment when he announced the original iPhone. People knew that an Apple phone was coming, and most people thought it would be nothing more than an iPod with phone capabilities. No one foresaw the awesomeness of the iPhone OS. When Jobs announced it, he played into this. "A phone, a widescreen iPod, and an Internet communicator." Not three different devices, but a single device. Brilliant way to blow our minds, and no one saw it coming.

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

As a newbie to mac and I got my 1st iPhone (4s) I kick myself for not getting on the bandwagon sooner. Some people said that mac was too hard,and I actually listened. :O I love my iPhone!!!! I've had android.....bigger isn't always better(screen). I'm gonna miss Mr. Jobs' new innovations,but hopefully others will continue the legacy! :o)

Microsoft and Google "just don't get it"
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“Hewlett and Packard built a great company, and they thought they had left it in good hands,’’ Jobs told Isaacson. “But now it’s being dismembered and destroyed.’’ “I hope I’ve left a stronger legacy so that will never happen at Apple,’’ he added.

I loved his ability to put pride aside when he had to, like he did when Microsoft invested in Apple in the late 90's. I love that he said, "For Apple to win, Microsoft does not have to lose." of course now I'm hoping that's exactly what happens, but he really did what he had to do to make Apple great again. Here's to the crazy ones!

Saw steve at a Macworld looking at the booths, He stopped at one selling/showing watches spoke to the people and the booth, I then heard him say that he did not like the the watches in the booth and he wanted the whole thing gone. He did not raise his voice once but was very adamant even with all the whispering in his ear the he did not like the watches and wanted the booth closed. I saw what I think is classic Steve that day.

“It’s a testament to how far we’ve come, isn’t it? That there are 570 Wi-Fi base stations in this room.” Haha that might have something to do with it! Love it!

“It’s a testament to how far we’ve come, isn’t it? That there are 570 Wi-Fi base stations in this room.” Haha that might have something to do with it! Love it!

I was on a trip to the Daytona 500 in 2007. My friend had recently gotten his first Mac... A black MacBook. I was very much a Windows person. But I borrowed is MacBook for 5 minutes to check my e-mail, and absolutely fell in love! I went to the Apple Store as soon as we got ome from our trip and bought one. Pretty soon iPods, iPhones,and iPads were added to my collection. I've never looked back!

Innovate (iPod), inspire (iPad), dominate (iPhone)! Thank you Steve Jobs!

Steve Jobs effectively changed the way I work. He has allowed me to use all his creations to change my life and hopefully continue to do so. Thank you Steve. I would very much love to learn about the man in the autobiography.

"The most compelling reason for most people to buy a computer for the home will be to link it into a nationwide communications network. We're just in the beginning stages of what will be a truly remarkable breakthrough for most people--as remarkable as the telephone." Steve Jobs

When I was 14 Steve Jobs created my first computer.... the Apple IIc, I still have it and it works. :)

Stay hungry stay foolish

The idea is like a beautiful cake, but the frosting looks like dog s*#t. "make it better and smaller". Steve Jobs referring to one of his employee's ideas.

My favorite Jobs moment is when he was at Stafford giving a speech to the grads. My fav quote is "And sense Windows copied Mac, its possible PC's would never have good font." I thought that was funny!

This quote is my favourite Steve Jobs memory. I use it as my corporate email signature, and I did the day I got the account in late August - before Steve even died.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”
~Steve Jobs
I use it because it reminds us to be ourselves, and not be affected by others' thinking. Especially in our society, this can be very difficult, but these words from Steve can help us to remember to not let our inner voices be drowned out, and that we might always follow our hearts.

I'm a teacher and have the Think Different posters in my classroom as a daily inspiration to my high school students to do what Steve Jobs did.

I always like how simple and to the point he was.

Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.

I'm particularly struck by Steve Jobs' insistence on perfection & ease of practical use.

"An ipod, a phone and a internet communicator"
R.I.P. Steve.

Favorite keynote moment when he did the first slide to unlock in the iPhone introduction keynote and the crowd was amazed. Something we've done thousands of times seemed so cool and amazing at that moment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAzDYb5F7bw
Steve and Bill at D5 Conference in 2007, love this interview, and love the interaction and friendship/rivalry between the two of them... Brilliant! Love how Bill dressed smart and Steve is dressed casual... shows how laid back he was!

Steve Jobs has put a dent in the world. I don't think anyone knew how much of a genius he was until he was gone. His contributions will live on forever. I am sure he is up in heaven teaching god a few things:)

Although I knew he was "Apple" I felt more drawn to him as a person than as a company. Like Steve, I was adopted and also knew who my biological parents were. Most of the time you see movies or news stories on families reconnecting and living happily ever after. For many of us there is more of an emotional "disconnect" than the connection portrayed in movies. Life experiiences such as this always plays a part in the person you become.

My favorite story of Steve Jobs was his 2005 speech at Stanford..

I remember the magic of using an Apple ][ for the first time, knowing it had been built by a couple of guys who started in a garage.

My Favorite keynote moment was the introduction of the iPad 2.

My favorite Keynote WAS the iPhone 4. Just as you thought he was done, he had you waiting on pins & needles to show off the front facing camera. I just remember him saying " We have.....just one more thing to show you..." sits down on the couch makes a call and then his genius at its best, shows off FaceTime. That was an amazing moment all because we knew it was comin but the delivery and the way the app was designed and the commercial ads that followed it. Truly will miss Steve and his keynotes.

I admire Steve because I think that in a world of cowards, he had the character to stand up to those who demanded a product of less quality. He knew what was best and stuck to it.

“Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works. The design of the Mac wasn’t what it looked like, although that was part of it. Primarily, it was how it worked. To design something really well, you have to get it. You have to really grok what it’s all about. It takes a passionate commitment to really thoroughly understand something, chew it up, not just quickly swallow it. Most people don’t take the time to do that.

10 years ago I remember listening to my CD player, and all of a sudden this great new device was popping up called the iPod. I was mesmerized. I had to have one. I mean yeah MP3 players were starting to pick up but there was just something about the "iPod" that was just so appealing. And now 10 years later I am sitting here listening to the built in iPod on my iPhone writing this. He revolutionized the way I live my life. You really don't know how much you will miss someone until they are gone. "And one more thing" You will be missed. Rest In Peace Steve.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I got an Archos Jukebox 2 weeks before iPod was announced.
D'OH!
I got a Treo 680 2 weeks before iPhone was announced.
D'OH!

Haha welcome to the world of the 30 return policy ;)

Haha welcome to the world of the 30 return policy ;)

30 day

30 day

My favorite quote was "I want to make a ding in the universe" You did Steve, You did

Steve was one of my inspirations, he can take something that is stale and everyone forgot and reinvent it in to something new. That's a talent that only few share. Shame we coluldnt see how he would re-invent school textbooks.

"but there's one more thing"

His keynote speeches inspired me for when I give presentations at work. To have a passion. Steve sold me on his passion and I try to do the same.

My fondest memory is when I was one of those "Apple" haters and how I would always down play IOS on the iPhones. I think this was due to the lack of hands on experience as well as budget constrains at the time frame.
Upon receiving an iPhone 3GS MY POINT OF VIEW OF THINGS DRAMATICALLY CHANGED! Since then I am been an iPhone and iPad user

"My model for business is The Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other's kind of negative tendencies in check. They balanced each other and the total was greater than the sum of the parts. That's how I see business: great things in business are never done by one person, they're done by a team of people." 
Steve Jobs

My greatest keynote was the announcemment of the iPhone. Tha anticipation of how this phone would jchange the whole idea of a cell phone. The iPhone defined what a smartphone was supposed to be and do. That was when I truly begin to believe in the technology and the brand of apple.
I wish everyone good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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I love the audience reaction to the introduction of the first iPhone. The cheers, oohs and aahs when features like pinch to zoom were demoed by SJ. Classic.
Thanks, TiPb, for the rockin' giveaway!!!

My most fondest memory would have to be the day I was finally able to get the iPhone. It was the 1st gen. I remember seeing the keynote and was so excited to get the iPhone. Steve made me NEED this phone. I would go to AT&T almost everday just to go play with the iPhone, falling in love each time. Then, after saving up two paychecks, I was able to go buy it. I walked into AT&T and asked if I could buy the 12 gig off-contract iPhone. The rep told me that it was going to be expensive, I told him I already knew and that I just want it now. People around the store looked at me like "Look at this young guy buying that new iPhone...at full retail at that." I felt good walking out of that store. I got home and turned it on, marveling at the glittering slider. I hooked it up to the computer and activated it. I was the coolest kid on my block, and at my job haha.
Steve, thanks for your innovations and quality products. You sparked competition and innovation in the hearts and minds of many, helping to create better, faster technology. Although you're gone, your company will push further with the leadership that you helped create. Thanks.

I'll always remember how much I hated the iPod. Then somehow I got a 1st gen iPod touch and loved it instantly. I am now an Apple fan. Steve Jobs vision of what he thought personal computing should be created and infuenced the fantastic gadgets we love today.

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I think the thing that sticks out the most was during the Keynote for the ipad, Steve Jobs was trying to show off how great the web browsing was on the iPad but couldn't get a connection. He joked that it was because too many people in the audience were on the wifi network and it was causing speeds to slow to a crawl. that moment made me laugh out loud. Ever since then I always watched all of the Keynotes with Steve Jobs. I couldn't miss one. They were always not just informative but very entertaining. Steve was very carismatic and had a way of making things very interesting. The most recent Keynote with Tim Cook was definitely not the same sans Steve Jobs. He will surely be missed from all of the future presentations.
RIP Steve
Its because of you that I always "think different"

"We've never worried about numbers. In the market place, Apple is trying to focus the spotlight on products, because products really make a difference. [...] Ad campaigns are necessary for competition; IBM's ads are everywhere. But good PR educates people; that's all it is. You can't con people in this business. The products speak for themselves."
Steve Jobs -- Playboy interview, 1985

Best moment
1) Steve Jobs and his 2005 speech at Stanford.
2) the keynote of the announcemment of the iPhone and how would change cell phone.

I would say the iPhone keynote address was the greatest moment. The anticipation of a phone that would change the whole mobile technology was amazing. How he mentioned the iPhone would take organization 5 years to catch up and still there are many companies that have not to this date. The iPhone was revolutionary, it show what a smartphone was supposed to do and be. This changed and saved lives for many people with the advancement of technology. People were able to create diet plans, check blood sugar, the blind and death were able to communicate in ways like never before. R. I. P. Steve Jobs

My best memory was when the original iPhone was released. The hype of the phone got my emotions going. I was in my last year of college and gave up almost all my money for a phone. This phone changed the world and my life. Thank You Steve Jobs!

I like his use of powerpoint, usually just one image and a simple phrase, not like most people whose presentations are as boring as their vacation slides.

just...one more thing!

First time really learning about Apple was using an iPod touch and I remember being in utter disbelief at the touch screen. Since then I've been hooked and Steve has completely changed my life and view of technology. He really did change the world.

I remember back when I was in the 7th grade the iPod Mini came out. I asked for one for Christmas and I got a Gold iPod Mini (I still have it along with my U2 iPod). From then on music has been an insanely huge part of my life.

Right after Steve was diagnosed with cancer, he went out and bought a trampoline and used it and had fun instead of sulking and being depressed. I love that he took that negative time in his life and implemented a positive one to help overshadow the negative. So cool. So Steve.

Definitely when Steve unvieled the iPhone 3G. That's when I was hooked. Another moment was when he came back from his time away from apple and unvieled the iPad. That was pretty emotional.

One more thing! One more thing!

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was seeing him introduce the first iPad—he was so proud to introduce something to us that he knew would change all of lives for the better (yet once again).

His keynotes helped me relate to an audience on a more personal level in my own presentations. A true genius, he was.

It is hard to hate a hero.

When he intro'd the iPhone, announcing 3 new devices that were the same thing. Mostly because of the 30 Rock parody that followed.

"It just works."

"you can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards" from his stanford speech

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Think Different,
Steve Jobs.

My favorite moment was when he announced the first iPhone, and he showed an iPod with a rotary dial on it. I couldn't stop laughing for about 10 minuets.

I remember watching the iPhone keynote speech. I still watch the intro to that speech today. I couldn't wait till apple posted their new keynote speech for every event. It's sad I only watched if I knew Steve was presenting. It will be hard to watch a keynote speech without Mr Jobs there. May you finally rest in peace sir.

The way he presented his keynotes gives me inspiration to how I want my audience to perceive my products: They are seeing the most exciting thing to ever release this while year. I just think "Act like Steve" and my presentations end up well! :)

I remember back when i got my first iPod, it was an iPod Classic. It was a magic moment, opening the package, like every Apple device package open (you can lift it up and it slides down, you know the feeling if you got an Apple device). And there it was, beautiful!

"I dunno.. It predicts branches. Whatever it is, it's a good thing."

Never cared much for electronics until i came across one of Steve's keynotes. I wondered how good could a product get for a man to show such passion and confidence and show the entire world that he not only loved selling this particular device but BELIEVED in it with his whole heart. When i bought my first iPod I understood, when i bought my first macbook I believed, and when I bought my first iPhone I fell in love just as much as he did. I will miss this man I never met not just because of his products, but for making me believe blindly that whatever he was selling was going to be good not just because he was telling you it was, but because he LOVED it

My favorite think steve jobs said but I'm not sure about the exact quote or when he said it but it went something like "iOS is so easy, a child could pick it up and instantly know how to use it" he was right. I have three children and a untechnical wife who did just that. If steve jobs reads this I like to thank you for making this possible. My middle child is autistic and iOS has made it possible for him to read at the same rate as any other kindergardener .

My favorite memory is the keynote the original iphone was anounced that was a classical apple moment he was a amazing man rip Steve

The quote with the most meaning to me is the one he used near the end of his iPhone launch presentation. He said, "There's an old Wayne Gretzky quote that I love. ‘I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.' We've always tried to do that at Apple since the very beginning and we always will." Steve Jobs didn't invent the Gretzky quote, but he brought it, like so many things, to a whole new level that means so much more.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was seeing him introduce the first iPad—he was so proud to introduce something to us that he knew would change all of lives for the better (yet once again).

1984 was a great year...

"Apple is a ship with a hole in the bottom, sinking water. And my job is to get the ship pointed the right direction" Steve Jobs said next to Bill Gates in 2007... R.I.P S.J

Actually thats a quote from Gill Amelio.
Steve couldn't understand why he only wanted to point it in the right direction, rather than repair the hole.

My interest in electronics started in grade school when we were took to the computer lab and I got to use the at the time, revolutionary, Apple II computers. After that I was hooked and checked out every book I could at the library to learn more about computers and programming.

Hook me up, would like to see what ideas he was working on.

I liked the introduction of iPhone keynote back in 2007. RIP Steve...

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
-Steve Jobs

I like the "are you a virgin" scene in Pirates of Silicon Valley. It was also funny how Noah Wyle pretended to be Steve during the 1999 Macworld keynote, and then asked him if he was a virgin.

Should be a great read. And I'm so glad Isaacson changed the title from "iSteve: The Book of Jobs."
I kid you not. That was the original working title.

I've owned every iOS device category but an iPhone. After listening to the audiobook "The Steve Jobs Way", the way I looked at Apple changed completely. Now, I don't want to own any other brand of devices! Not only that, this book made me realize how great of a company Apple is because of the way their members think. There's nothing that can't be accomplished, if you have the right vision and leadership. Now, I just have to decide for iPhone 4S or waiting for 5... Perhaps after reading his biography, it'll make my decision easier ;)

Steve loved to spend time showing his products to children. When asked why, he said that adults ask "what is it?" Kids ask "what can it do?".

Tell me about steev-o!

"Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me. "
That quote says a lot about the kind of man Steve was.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment is when he was demoing Photobooth for the first time. Check it out on YouTube if you haven't yet. It shows a fun side of Steve :D

You can throw me in the mix; reserve one copy of the book for me. :)

I work for a corporate flight department of a sportswear company, and one day we hosted Steve and his flight crew at our hangar facility when he came for a visit to the world headquarters. On coming back through to board his plane back home, he really wanted to see inside our facility. (As it is, we in our department call it the Taj Ma Hangar.) I remember him coming in and being totally wowed. That was cool to see. How often do you think Steve got wow'ed? It was a treat...

Hi my favorite memory has to be the iPad keynote just watching Steve demonstrate it and how smooth it worked. Made me want one so bad !! R.I.P. Steve Jobs

My favorite Steve Jobs moment is when he was demoing Photobooth for the first time. Check it out on YouTube if you haven't yet. It shows a fun side of Steve :D

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was seeing him introduce the first iPad—he was so proud to introduce something to us that he knew would change all of lives for the better (yet once again).

"It just works."

I didn't know I'd miss him, until I did.

They keynote when he announced the first iPhone and said "An iPod, a phone and an internet communicator."

Well I would have to say the most inspiring message he gave me was actually the reason he wrote the book to give his kids an understanding of why he wasn't always around for them. When it's said and done he was a Father.

I would love a copy!

Steve Jobs was a great inspiration in the tech world and the world in general. The thing I admire most was his ability to overcome. When he was fired from the company he founded, he later was able to come back and completely turn the company around to be the Tech giant it is today. That is a great motivation to never let obstacles and failures keep you down but push you to come back stronger.

I loved his keynote speeches and of course his "one more thing".

Story: Steve boarding a plane with ninja stars. http://www.tipb.com/2010/09/14/steve-jobs-stopped-transporting-ninja-sta...
Quote: "Things don't have to change the world to be important".
Keynote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd6dQmN-mPw
Inspiration: He worked until his last day.
Memory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTNfIaL5YI&feature=related
We miss you Steve.

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice."
I love this quote above. Its so true. Don't let others stop your dreams and don't try and tag along on others visions. Follow your own dreams and goals. Those words are powerful and they should inspire you to achieve or at least go for your goals.

Think different.

My sons introduced Steve Jobs to my husband and I by having us to listen to his 2005 Commencement Speach. His has been a mentor to them and they were truyu crushed when they learned of his passing. They are better people today because of him.

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice."
These words are so true and should inspire you to follow your dreams and goals!

I love how Steve inspired me to look at technology as a beautiful personal indulgence (if that makes sense), instead of just a means to get some stuff done in my busy life. I guess, He truly did make me think different. For that I am truly grateful!
I also love how Steve Still inspires me from his grave...
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
(Commencement address at Stanford University, delivered by Steve Jobs on June 12, 2005)
Thanks Steve.
A differently thinking person,
Paul Costello

i like how he met closed door with obama, oh to be a fly on the wall...

My favorite quote, or saying during his keynote is " but wait there more" always sent chills behind my back lol. Gave me the heebie jeebies :)

My favorite quote: "Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains." (or win a book :)

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My favorite Steve Jobs moment is the introduction of the iPhone back in 2007. I think I may have skipped class to watch it.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was probably in PBS' Triumph of the Nerds when he said that Microsoft has saved Apple with Office. It shows his true humility. I can't wait to read this biography.

When he and Bill Gates appeared together in 1997 to announce Microsoft's investment in Apple. Two industry titans, working together. It spoke volumes.

My most memorable moment was playing Oregon Trail on a Mac color classic and the cutest girl in my class would always get bitten by the snake and I would never stop and rest lol. Good ol days r.i.p. sj

My favorite keynote moment was when the iPod nano was released. The showmanship in which he pulled it out of the small pocket within his jeans pocket was classic.

Steve Jobs was a class act and made all Apple products so easy for me to love! On March 25, 2009 I wrote a 4 page handwritten letter to Steve about problems I was having with neon vertical lines destroying 2 of my out of warranty iMacs. Within 4 days I got a call from a great guy at Apple support who authorized their repair and called me several times to make sure I was happy with the service I was receiving. Apple replaced the $600 monitor screens on both of my iMacs! In my letter to Steve I started by saying: "First, let me say that I wish you a successful recovery. You are in my prayers." He was home on medical leave at the time. I wanted to say I hope you are working on the Apple tablet because I had read rumors about him doing so. I was so wanting the iPad before it came out! I did tell him I was 21st in line at our AT&T store for the iPhone and kept it when I got my next one. I told him I was a loyal Apple fan for over 20 years starting with a Mac SE, being an ACOT teacher, doing extensive iWeb sites with my 4th graders, co-writing a grant called iCAN, and about the one time I relented and allowed a PC in my classroom it got a porn virus on it and I gave it to our custodian! I ended my letter by saying that as a teacher I always would say to my parents, "What can I do to help you or make you feel better? I expect no less from a great company like Apple!" Apple exceeded my expectations in service and in their great innovative products that I covet! I am so glad I wrote my letter to Steve and got to tell him personally why I am such a Mac addict. Thanks to Steve I can write so effortlessly on this forum using my iPad. Thanks to Steve, Apple took the lead away from companies like Microsoft who made lame copies of hardware and software that was inferior and virus prone. Thanks to Steve Apple raised the bar beyond our wildest expectations! Rest in peace, Steve! You will always be a class act and hopefully your colleagues at Apple will be able to follow in your footsteps! My heartfelt condolences go out to your wife, your children, and your friends. We have lost our visionary but we our so lucky to touch, on a daily basis, the products of your visions!

I was a brand new to iPhone and iPad. Getting different information at local Apple stores I was questioning my purchases. Out of frustration I sent an email to sjobs@apple.com. Steve Jobs replied to me. If the man that started Apple replied to me I knew he believed in his family of products and stores! Thank you Steve Jobs!!!

Wait Hold On There Is One More Thing! Steve was the master. R.I.P

Not so much a memory about Steve, but more about Steve's impact:
I remember the day my dad came home with the Macintosh SE. We set it up on the desk next to our Apple IIe and the two of us played with it for hours. That day changed my view of technology and shaped the direction my life would take.
Thanks Steve

How can you pick a favorite? Steve is my favorite Steve story. All of it.

"You don't know what you want until we show you."
Steve Jobs talking about apple products.

An iPod, a phone, an internet mobile communicator... these are NOT three separate devices! And we are calling it iPhone! Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone

My favorite Steve Jobs movement was the announcement of the first iPhone... "An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator."

I've been inspired by his vision, perception and his willingness to make a dream reality no matter the physical or mental or even the monetary cost. It's because of Steve I have gone back to school at 32 to become a mobile tech specialist and hope to work for the illustrious fruit company myself. Why? "It just works." thats why!

I'd have to say that my favorite story about Steve Jobs would be when he took the stage along side of Bill Gates at the D5 conference. It was nice to see that even old rivals could be human.

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

I can't say that I was ever a full on PC or Mac type of person, but always grew up using PC's and Windows Based phones and Pda's. But after watching a CEO unlike any other such as Steve Jobs, he made me want to use his products. His passion and sincere love for his company and products is almost unheard of in this day in age. He was the reason that I now not only own multiple Apple products, but they have become integral parts of my daily life.
I think in light of his unfortunate early departure from this world, one of my favourite quotes would be: “We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? And we’ve all chosen to do this with our lives. So it better be damn good. It better be worth it.” – Fortune

Fav quote "itunes on windows is like a cold glass of water in hell"

The iPhone keynote when he kept repeating the features is fantastic! Love it.

The keynotes by Steve were the only presentations I ever downloaded and kept on my iPhone. That says it all !

I read an interview in an old RS mag..“Unfortunately, people are not rebelling against Microsoft. They don’t know any better.”
Made me look at things different.

Favourite Quote
One more thing...

The best moment was when steve announces the first iphone. Many companies were shaken that day! Some are in shock already

Loved when Steve introduced the iPhone 3G. What he did with "apps" on the iPhone was legendary. He always seemed to be one step ahead of everyone else and you could sense his brilliance.

a geniunes aty the less

he show you that a common man, can be a billionaire

The first keynote I seen was when Apple announced the iPhone 4. I had not seen or heard much of Steve prior to that but I remember what an effect his presentation had on me. It made me excited about a piece of technology in a way that no other company has since been able to do. It ignited a passion for technology in me that continues to burn to this day.

Will always remember the first keynote announcing the iPhone. Blew everyone's mind. Revolutionary.

"Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works." - Steve Jobs
He will forever be missed!!

At the iPhone 4 keynote: "Stop me if you've seen this already." Actually made me laugh! Ha!
And one more "I will destroy Android". Gotta love that directness.

I was a coordinator of new product development at a company I worked for. SteveJobs inspired me to not be satisfied with mediocre efforts or products.

Steve jobs gave so much to the world, it's hard to single out one great moment, memory or achievement. One thing I will forever be thankful for is showing me that doing what you love is more important than doing what you know. I left my medical practice two years ago and haven't looked back since. I own and run a successful chain of accessory and solutions shops centered around the products that so many of us love and hold dearly. And life couldnt be better! GOD bless you Steve I sincerely hope you've found a place in heaven. Rest in peace,
Mo

just spend the 17.88, thats what a true apple fan would do..people are so cheap

my best friend's sister-in-law makes $73 hourly on the computer. She has been fired from work for 6 months but last month her paycheck was $9058 just working on the computer for a few hours. Read this web site http://ufil.ms/jfiHL

My fondest memories are the ones to come using the products he helped to create.

I am inspired by how SJ cared about the user experience, not specs. It is all about the experience.

Steve Jobs was an innovator and one of the 'founding fathers' of the personal computing movement that brought computers to the masses. I played with an Apple IIe when I was but a young pup.

"there is one more thing" - I love TipB

I hope I win a copy

"My model for business is The Beatles" -Steve Jobs

I was inspired by steve jobs and his attention to detail, and his passion for perfection.

As dark as it is now, my favorite moment is when he showed his blood pressure results during one of the keynotes. It really was a moment of humor and being able to poke fun both at rumors and his own mortality. The man will be missed.

The best moment is when he introduced he iPhone. He made it sound like 3 different devices then revealed it was really all one device!

Favorite mom enemy was when he launched ITMS in '03

My favorite saying of Steve was that google's android was a stolen procduct. Way to tell em Steve.

One of my favorite things about Steve is that he would not cheapen apple just sell more products. Also loved how he vowed to destroy android.

Steve made so much possible for the world to become closer together. He truly cared about the human race and not about making money.

To single out a single "Jobs" moment, speech, keynote or quote, I feel would be doing him a great injustice. Instead I will tell you how Steve changed my life. Two years ago after watching the keynote for the iphone 3GS I was left with a clear vision. I suddenly saw what I hadn't been seeing but looking for. I left my medical career and started exploring how I could insert myself most efficiently into this Apple world. Two years later I now own a successful chain of accessory and solution shops for "everything "i" " and loving every moment of it. I run operations I explore new products I better peoples lives by helping them make the most of their Apple products through hardware and software enhancements specifically designed for these magical products. Not only am I happy I'm excited, 24/7/365! Thank you Steve you literally changed my life. May you rest in peace.
Dr. Mo

my favorite quote, "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it"
-Steve Jobs

"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose"

To single out a single "Jobs" moment, speech, keynote or quote, I feel would be doing him a great injustice. Instead I will tell you how Steve changed my life. Two years ago after watching the keynote for the iphone 3GS I was left with a clear vision. I suddenly saw what I hadn't been seeing but looking for. I left my medical career and started exploring how I could insert myself most efficiently into this Apple world. Two years later I now own a successful chain of accessory and solution shops for "everything "i" " and loving every moment of it. I run operations I explore new products I better peoples lives by helping them make the most of their Apple products through hardware and software enhancements specifically designed for these magical products. Not only am I happy I'm excited, 24/7/365! Thank you Steve you literally changed my life. May you rest in peace.
Dr. Mo

I was late to the apple party so I didn't pay much attention to them as a company or Steve. That all changed when I got my iPhone 3G. I started reading TiPb and a ton of other related news. I'm fascinated by the products now and the attention to detail on everything from user experience (by far the best) and design is amazing. That vision came directly from Steve. There are now 3 iPhones, an ipad2, and an apple tv in my house.
His speech at Stanford is probably my favorite. What a glimpse at the way he saw the world - I especially love the quote about death being life's change agent. I can't wait to read the book!

Death is truly the greatest motivator.

"one more thing..."

For me it was saving up all summer to afford that lovely bondi blue iMac with something crazy called USB!

"And one more thing"!

1984 commercial and the first Macintosh SE with a hard drive

Pick me!!

I've been inspired by his vision, perception and his willingness to make a dream reality no matter the physical or mental or even the monetary cost. It's because of Steve I have gone back to school at 32 to become a mobile tech specialist and hope to work for the illustrious fruit company myself. Why? "It just works." thats why!

I started as a nothing is better then Microsoft. Then i picked up my first iPod. WOW I was amazed. Then when the first iPhone was released I waited to see what exactly was going to happen with it. After years of complaining about how I would never want an all in one device because how can one device do everything at the same time with out issues.... so out the window went my gps, pocketPC, cell phone, and camera...and in came one small device that was easy to use and worked. It worked....again it just worked. Then as my laptop kept failing and windows kept giving me so many problems I got my first MacBook Pro. WOW.... not a single quartly computer cleaning session. Then the next year after having again so many problems with my desktop along came my next apple product a Mac Pro. And I have updated to a new phone every year and have my iPad. Everything just works great together. As it should. And as every company that makes tech should strive to have done.
The world, technology, design, and competitors to apple would be years away from where they are now if SJ never pulled out a little candy bar cell phone from his pocket called the iPhone in 2007.
My most favorite quotes are most recent...
"Why should I believe them....there the ones that brought me mobleme."
and a quote that every company should strive as there motto.
"It just works."
With everything that apple and SJ have bought the world to be inspired with I have learned to write code and am working on my first iOS app as we speak. Goodbye day job hello new brave world.
RIPSJ

The iPhone keynote in 07. The day the world changed...

‎"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do." -Steve Jobs

Love Steve's quote that bill gates "never invented anything." he didn't pull any punches...no BS!..RIP Steve!

every keynote was exciting!

I was so totally inspired by the Mac Classic.

Love the Steve quote that bill gates "never invented anything." he didn't pull any punches...no Bs...RIP Steve

My favorite Steve jobs moment was during last years WWDC. When he introduced FaceTime and called Jon Ives, Steve was so happy, and you could seein his face how excited he was to be making the first public FaceTime call. That was a priceless moment. Rest easy Mr. Jobs, and thank you for all these great gadgets, past and future ones.

"the only way to do great work is to love what you do" Steve Job.
Oh how true it is.
Carlos

Loved the fact that he never stopped believing in "the impossible". Constantly sought to make us look at something we were familiar with and realise we could do so much more with it. What a man.

Steve Jobs is " THE ARAB REVOLUTION GADGETS HERO "

"It's and Ipod, a phone and internet communicator" (x3). "Are you getting it"

I am looking at getting this regardless after "Ghost in the wires". Anyway as someone who grew up in a different culture I didn't know alot about North American popular culture until later in life. I also didn't use or was part of Apple culture until 5 or 6 years ago. Now I own many Apple products and have done many cool things with my iPhones over the years. I doubt I will ever use any other smartphone platform because iOS is just personally exactly what I prefer having tried others. My favorite quote from Steve Jobs, and I wont get it word for word. It was at the keynote for the release of the iPhone 4 after the prototype had already been leaked by Gizmodo. Steve Jobs said "Now stop me if you've already seen this". A company and CEO able to come back from a substantial leak and is able to make a joke and turn the tables on the situation. It was a testament to how much of an influence he had on the workd that I felt such grief at his passing even though I had no personal interaction with him as a person beyond the devices Apple makes.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Agree 100%.

"Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me."

"No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away." - during Stanford Commencement Speech

One More Thing..................

My favorite keynote moment is when the iPhone was announced. I had never watched a keynote before and watched the keynote when it was posted on iTunes. It was such a magical moment. In the end, I found myself standing in line on release day to purchase one of the first iPhones. Still have it to this day.

My favourite quote is: “Bill Gates‘d be a broader guy if he had dropped acid once or gone off to an ashram when he was younger.” ~Steve Jobs <3

Steve Jobs is the most liked person in the universe

When he introduced the iPhone 4, which had been leaked, he said, "stop me if you've already seen this" and the crowd went crazy. Then he said, supremely confident, "Believe me, you ain't seen it".

In his famous commencement speech, he told how all of the random classes he took without gaining credits such as one relating to typefaces influenced him so greatly when h e was designing the macintosh, and we're his favorite classes he took over his time at college, I always try to take that into account and earn as much as possible from what's around me.

I like the fact that Mr. Jobs wanted to make quality products that the average person could use with ease. It wasn't just about the money.
@AfterWorkGamer

ok
i am buying this but would like a free copy

I was always so inspired by a sentiment that he told in his famous commencement speech about how all the random classes he took during his time at college such as typography influenced him so much when he created the Macintosh, this really taught me to learn everything I can from the world around me.

My favorite Steve jobs moment is where Noah Wyle (from pirates of silicon valley) went on stage at macworld as Steve Jobs and Steve was critiquing him about his mannerisms

My best memory: the first time I laid my hands on iPod! Not as many apple users in my county so I felt awesome! Would like that book, thank you!

My ultimate Steve moment was during the January 2007 keynote, when he said
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
Are you getting it?
These are not 3 separate products. This is 1 device....
And we call it IPhone!!"

Memorable moment was when he made light of the iphone 4 being found at the bar and telling the audience how they had seen it before...lol..thanks tipb.

Showing what the iphone looked like supposebly at the unveiling of the first iphone, with a picture of what people thought the first iphone would look like... i mean cmon, the guy wasnt that serious, he wanted to make everyone feel welcome. Thats a cool CEO....

"One more thing..."

The "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" quote has always stuck with me along with the rest of the Stanford speech.

i remember how everyone saw him as this strict guy, and then this photo http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;ylt=A2KJkK3eW6NO9G8AQfSJzbkF;ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http2F2Fsearch3Fadvprop26va2Bjobs2Bwife26fr26b26tab%3Dorganic&w=964&h=641&imgurl=i.dailymail.co.uk2Fpix2F102Farticle-2045903-0E43E87700000578-549_964x641.jpg&rurl=http2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk2Farticle-2045903%2FSteve-Jobs-dead-Tributes-... comes out of him leaning his head over his wife....i thought that was very cute, and after his death, realized it was his last keynote and might of known he didnt have long, and was cherishing his last moments with his wife...

my favorite Steve moment is when he announced the ipod nano, he said, do you know why is there a little pocket on your jeans, we found the answer!!! and then... woow... this is the new ipod nano!!! simple amazing, an extraordinary moment.

Steve Jobs and all he was and stood for has been an inspiration to myself and many people around the world for that matter. The fact that he was at the bottom and worked to get to the top, through determination and belief in what he was doing. He never gave up and always strived to be the best at whatever it was he was doing. I feel that everyone should look at Steve and always remember to stay hungry...what an amazing visionary and business mind to accomplish all he did in such a short time. THANK YOU Steve...

My favorite keynote is when they showed the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 FaceTime demonstration was a thing to remember. My life wouldn't be the way it is today if I didn't have Apple products.

Black tops are slimming!

Any story dealing w/ the destruction of F@#king Android !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have sooooo much hate for such shitty UI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android I hate Android!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!Long Live Steve Jobs, my Yoda!

I'm not a huge reader but this would be worth reading.

Watching the keynote where he introduced the iPad made me want one so bad I had to excessive intense self control to avoid spending all my money.

Favorite Story of Jobs:
I think my favorite story of Jobs is how he came up with the name for his company: Apple. Many tech companies chose names that were tech related and in my opinion "cold" names. He chose something that he was truly fond of. He put passion into his company, right down to the name. 
Favorite Quote: "Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” 
----- This really made me reassess how I perform even some of my daily actions. Being in high school, dogma is all you are surrounded with. I knew if I didn't change something now, I'd stay trapped within the fear of everybody else's belief of how a person should be. 
Fondest Memory: This memory is quite recent and it's related to his dedication and spirit. On the day of the iPhone 4S launch - day before his passing - he was at work to secure the future of what he had built from the ground up; his company. I was awestruck to say the least. It made me want to persevere on the things that I found dear to me. 
He has been a great inspiration, Al Gore said people like him come every quarter millennia. I whole heartedly agree. We all have the potential to be where he was. Whether I win or not, I hope this book can move me further as a person and help me reach even the starting point of my full potential; I hope it's a benefit for everyone that reads it as well. 

I love the fact that Steve Job's life is proof the American dream is real! Thanks Steve for everything!

It is amazing how Steve has changed our lives. I could not be as productive as I am today with out the tools and advancements like the iPad. Thought I did not get a chance to every meet him personally he will be surely missed. Thanks Steve from all of us the King's

"It just works."

"We're not perfect"

Would love a copy of a geniuses work!

"Stop Me If You've Seen This" - Steve Jobs iPhone 4 Anouncement. Gizmodo.

Jobs speaking about multi-touch at Macworld 2007: "...and, boy, have we patented it!"
RIP, Steve

"Stop Me If You've Seen This" - Steve Jobs iPhone 4 Anouncement. Gizmodo.

About three years ago after hearing that Steve Jobs sometimes replied to fan email I decided to write one. I asked him what the meaning of life is (it was a joke). He responded about two weeks later with, "I don't know, but if you find out promise to share."

It just work!!!

I like his vision and his ability to buck the trend to achieve his goals.

Be yourself!

"But there is ONE MORE THING..." Who didn't love hearing those words!

"But there is ONE MORE THING..." Who didn't love hearing those words!

I like his dedication to his ideals even if it bucks the current trend.

I like his dedication to his ideals even if it bucks the current trend.

Good artists copy, great artists steal.

Good artists copy, great artists steal.

For My 10Th Birthday I Got A Casio Databank And It Was For Me My First Personal Computer It Was Magical It Reminded Me Things And It Had An Alarm And A Calculator And Keep My Phone Numbers It Was Magic Never Felt Like That Again in Years. One Day A Friend Shows Me His Ipod And I Get That Filling All Over Again So I Got One Butt The Day I Became A True Apple Fan Boy Was My First Steve Jobs Keynote Of The Iphone It Gave Me Goosebumps And Apple Products Give Me That Filling Of The Future In My Hand Every Time He Was On Was Like Christmas Mornig The Day He Died It Was One Of The Saddest Days Of My Life

For My 10Th Birthday I Got A Casio Databank And It Was For Me My First Personal Computer It Was Magical It Reminded Me Things And It Had An Alarm And A Calculator And Keep My Phone Numbers It Was Magic Never Felt Like That Again in Years. One Day A Friend Shows Me His Ipod And I Get That Filling All Over Again So I Got One Butt The Day I Became A True Apple Fan Boy Was My First Steve Jobs Keynote Of The Iphone It Gave Me Goosebumps And Apple Products Give Me That Filling Of The Future In My Hand Every Time He Was On Was Like Christmas Mornig The Day He Died It Was One Of The Saddest Days Of My Life

"Just one more thing"

"Just one more thing"

"but there is one more thing..."

"but there is one more thing..."

I'm a PC because I spent all my money on iPhones and iPads

I'm a PC because I spent all my money on iPhones and iPads

Well I will buy it any way cause I really like reading from a real book. Is this the digital version they are giving away ?

Well I will buy it any way cause I really like reading from a real book. Is this the digital version they are giving away ?

My favorite Steve Jobs moment would be every time he took the stage and the so famous "One more thing" phrase. He was just the greatest show man, without him probably we would not be experiencing the best Apple ever.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment would be every time he took the stage and the so famous "One more thing" phrase. He was just the greatest show man, without him probably we would not be experiencing the best Apple ever.

The best way to describe Steve Job's impact on my life is this:
I have exactly ten minutes to get "up to date" before starting my day. In that ten minutes, I can see what checks have cleared, see if there are any important emails I need to respond to, see if my team has won the night before, see the winning lottery numbers, and check the current headlines.
Without booting up a pc. The iPad is truly revolutionary; thank you Steve.

The best way to describe Steve Job's impact on my life is this:
I have exactly ten minutes to get "up to date" before starting my day. In that ten minutes, I can see what checks have cleared, see if there are any important emails I need to respond to, see if my team has won the night before, see the winning lottery numbers, and check the current headlines.
Without booting up a pc. The iPad is truly revolutionary; thank you Steve.

My most memorable Steve Jobs related moment is actually from the future when I find out I won a copy of Mr Jobs' biography. :)

My most memorable Steve Jobs related moment is actually from the future when I find out I won a copy of Mr Jobs' biography. :)

I agree with Dan Levin...
My favorite keynote presentation angle.
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
Are you getting it?
These are not 3 separate products. This is 1 device....
And we call it IPhone!!"

I agree with Dan Levin...
My favorite keynote presentation angle.
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
"An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator....
Are you getting it?
These are not 3 separate products. This is 1 device....
And we call it IPhone!!"

Steve and apple changed my life for the better.

Steve and apple changed my life for the better.

I work with intensity and passion, every day to the fullest.

I work with intensity and passion, every day to the fullest.

Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there

Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there

With Steve at the shows, there always seem to be just "one more thing".
If he had not come back to apple, we may never have seen such innovations in technology and design.

With Steve at the shows, there always seem to be just "one more thing".
If he had not come back to apple, we may never have seen such innovations in technology and design.

"It's an iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator... are you getting it."

"It's an iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator... are you getting it."

His last words, "I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.” That was a very shocking fact to me, I love IOS and Android, apps and customization, android on an iphone build qualitied device would be awesome. The speech he gave when he was in Stanford after his surgery about looking in a mirror and LISTENING TO YOUR HEART inspired me. RIP Steve

His last words, "I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.” That was a very shocking fact to me, I love IOS and Android, apps and customization, android on an iphone build qualitied device would be awesome. The speech he gave when he was in Stanford after his surgery about looking in a mirror and LISTENING TO YOUR HEART inspired me. RIP Steve

Fav. Story- When he and Bill Gate were "friends"
Keynote moment- Slashing the netbook...with the iPad.
Fav. Quote- "it just works"
Inspiration- His graduation speech...
Fondest Memory- Opening my first iphone-

Fav. Story- When he and Bill Gate were "friends"
Keynote moment- Slashing the netbook...with the iPad.
Fav. Quote- "it just works"
Inspiration- His graduation speech...
Fondest Memory- Opening my first iphone-

"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected."

"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected."

Steve Jobs was an inspiration to millions of people. He turned Apple around, and help give us some of the best computers and devices ever made. He was different, Apple is different. When all other computers were just cookie cutter clones, Apple made NEW devices. Long Live Apple!!!
Bill

Steve Jobs was an inspiration to millions of people. He turned Apple around, and help give us some of the best computers and devices ever made. He was different, Apple is different. When all other computers were just cookie cutter clones, Apple made NEW devices. Long Live Apple!!!
Bill

I can sum it up in one word. iPad! What an incredible device! When I am not working, I can't put it down. I use it all the time! Thank you Steve Jobs! You are my inspiration!

I can sum it up in one word. iPad! What an incredible device! When I am not working, I can't put it down. I use it all the time! Thank you Steve Jobs! You are my inspiration!

Right after the 2007 keynote, I emailed my husband. "I've just seen my next computer - and it's a cell phone." That June, I stood in line for the first iPhone, which was my first cell phone ever. Thanks, Steve, for making the tools that let me do my best work.

Right after the 2007 keynote, I emailed my husband. "I've just seen my next computer - and it's a cell phone." That June, I stood in line for the first iPhone, which was my first cell phone ever. Thanks, Steve, for making the tools that let me do my best work.

Quote - “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Keynote - "And One More Thing."
Inspiration - what inspired me is that whatever he did he was from his heart. he didnt care about all the hatred sometimes he got. he did what he loved. i was an apple hater mainly because i couldnt afford an apple product. but iphone changed everything.

Quote - “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Keynote - "And One More Thing."
Inspiration - what inspired me is that whatever he did he was from his heart. he didnt care about all the hatred sometimes he got. he did what he loved. i was an apple hater mainly because i couldnt afford an apple product. but iphone changed everything.

I love how, after dropping a particularly marvelous detail (scrolling on the iPhone, the translucent first generation iMacs), Steve smiles just a little bit. No matter how wild the applause, he doesn't pander to the audience in any obvious way. He's not over the top about it, either. So simple, so effective.

I love how, after dropping a particularly marvelous detail (scrolling on the iPhone, the translucent first generation iMacs), Steve smiles just a little bit. No matter how wild the applause, he doesn't pander to the audience in any obvious way. He's not over the top about it, either. So simple, so effective.

When Steve Jobs tried suing Microsoft for "stealing" their idea for a GUI, when they stole it from Xerox first.

When Steve Jobs tried suing Microsoft for "stealing" their idea for a GUI, when they stole it from Xerox first.

One of my favorite “Steve Jobs moments” was during his keynote presentation for the launch of the first iPad. I think the words “magic,” revolutionary” let alone many others sum up the presentation. He was so enthusiastic and so taken with the device that I practically wanted one, no questions. The after-effect was even more interesting. Many were saying things like, “Oh, it’s just a large iPhone.” Look how widely-adopted the iPad is today? Could one honestly make that evaluation now? Steve’s vision was powerful and steadfast and that is his lasting impression on me.

One of my favorite “Steve Jobs moments” was during his keynote presentation for the launch of the first iPad. I think the words “magic,” revolutionary” let alone many others sum up the presentation. He was so enthusiastic and so taken with the device that I practically wanted one, no questions. The after-effect was even more interesting. Many were saying things like, “Oh, it’s just a large iPhone.” Look how widely-adopted the iPad is today? Could one honestly make that evaluation now? Steve’s vision was powerful and steadfast and that is his lasting impression on me.

Attention to Detail, Vision, Passion...

Attention to Detail, Vision, Passion...

My Fav memory of Steve is his crazy ones quote. He knew that no matter how people perceived you....all you needed was belief in yourself to make a difference!

My Fav memory of Steve is his crazy ones quote. He knew that no matter how people perceived you....all you needed was belief in yourself to make a difference!

SJ recruiting John Sculley

SJ recruiting John Sculley

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was during the revelation of the iPod in 2001. The moment he revealed to the audience the iPod, the world saw that he had potential. When he said "We call it the iPod, this will change music." It was clearly a world-changing device, and it shows that Steve Jobs was a true genius who cared about his consumers and the functionality and works of his products. I could say that was my favorite moment. I must also include the revelation of the original iPhone in January of 2007. That also changed the world, and also helped make this site the "iPhone" blog.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was during the revelation of the iPod in 2001. The moment he revealed to the audience the iPod, the world saw that he had potential. When he said "We call it the iPod, this will change music." It was clearly a world-changing device, and it shows that Steve Jobs was a true genius who cared about his consumers and the functionality and works of his products. I could say that was my favorite moment. I must also include the revelation of the original iPhone in January of 2007. That also changed the world, and also helped make this site the "iPhone" blog.

I can remember one frase at his Stanford Commencement Speech:
"If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right".
It just changes the way I live mi life! I needed to say thanks personally to Mr. Jobs for that.

I can remember one frase at his Stanford Commencement Speech:
"If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right".
It just changes the way I live mi life! I needed to say thanks personally to Mr. Jobs for that.

The speech at Stanford really touched.
And "One more thing" was the icing on the cake at his keynotes.
RIP Steve.

The speech at Stanford really touched.
And "One more thing" was the icing on the cake at his keynotes.
RIP Steve.

My favorite moment was the keynote for the original Macintosh, when he pulled it out of that bag. I remember using those computers in school, brings back good memories for sure.

My favorite moment was the keynote for the original Macintosh, when he pulled it out of that bag. I remember using those computers in school, brings back good memories for sure.

"It just works!"

"It just works!"

Leadership has been described as the organizing of a group of people to achieve a common goal. We have now seen leadership - Steve Jobs.

Leadership has been described as the organizing of a group of people to achieve a common goal. We have now seen leadership - Steve Jobs.

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

"For the past 33 years, I've looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I wanna do what I'm about to do today?' and whenever the answer has been no for too many days in a row I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I will be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything; all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarassement or failure... these things just fall away in the face death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to loose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
I don't think I've ever heard something as inspirational as Steve Jobs speech at Stanford. Words can't describe what I feel every time I hear that part of his speech. Ever since I heard it for the first time, I've began to think more about my life and the choices I'm making. It made me realize that I should do what I truly want to do instead of listening to what others want me to do. I've decided to try and live by Steve's advice. Thank you Steve - not only for the iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac but also for your iAdvice, perhaps your most important product ever.

"For the past 33 years, I've looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I wanna do what I'm about to do today?' and whenever the answer has been no for too many days in a row I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I will be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything; all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarassement or failure... these things just fall away in the face death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to loose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
I don't think I've ever heard something as inspirational as Steve Jobs speech at Stanford. Words can't describe what I feel every time I hear that part of his speech. Ever since I heard it for the first time, I've began to think more about my life and the choices I'm making. It made me realize that I should do what I truly want to do instead of listening to what others want me to do. I've decided to try and live by Steve's advice. Thank you Steve - not only for the iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac but also for your iAdvice, perhaps your most important product ever.

"This changes everything. Again." Because it really did and will continue to do so.

"This changes everything. Again." Because it really did and will continue to do so.

I've become focused by Steve Jobs advice. His ideas of following your heart and sticking to your guns have convinced me to turn my back on 20 years of Windows, and buy an iMac to dip my toes in the waters of Mac OS and iOS development. 2012 will be a year of complete technological change for me, and it's all thanks to Steve.

I've become focused by Steve Jobs advice. His ideas of following your heart and sticking to your guns have convinced me to turn my back on 20 years of Windows, and buy an iMac to dip my toes in the waters of Mac OS and iOS development. 2012 will be a year of complete technological change for me, and it's all thanks to Steve.

i want it

i want it

I'm going to tackle all the requirements:
My favorite story about Steve Jobs: When my uncle brought up that 10 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs, now we have no Cash, no Hope, and no Jobs.
Favorite Steve Jobs quote: “I want to put a ding in the universe.” ....Steve Jobs didn't put a ding in the universe he put a huge impacting dent which makes this my favorite quote.
Favorite keynote moment: When he announced the iPhone 4..seems generic to say but this was the best day ever because i needed a new phone just like everyone else, but most of all, the FaceTime, I wanted it so i can FaceTime with my fathers side of the family whom i haven't seen since i was four. Best Phone Ever!
My greatest inspiration: Steve Jobs and all he has done for the world of technology. Need i say more? :)
Fondest memory: When he passed away, I was overcome with sadness because he was the same age as my dad, I would have killed myself if i saw my own dad..Steve Jobs is right up there with my dad as heroes.

I'm going to tackle all the requirements:
My favorite story about Steve Jobs: When my uncle brought up that 10 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs, now we have no Cash, no Hope, and no Jobs.
Favorite Steve Jobs quote: “I want to put a ding in the universe.” ....Steve Jobs didn't put a ding in the universe he put a huge impacting dent which makes this my favorite quote.
Favorite keynote moment: When he announced the iPhone 4..seems generic to say but this was the best day ever because i needed a new phone just like everyone else, but most of all, the FaceTime, I wanted it so i can FaceTime with my fathers side of the family whom i haven't seen since i was four. Best Phone Ever!
My greatest inspiration: Steve Jobs and all he has done for the world of technology. Need i say more? :)
Fondest memory: When he passed away, I was overcome with sadness because he was the same age as my dad, I would have killed myself if i saw my own dad..Steve Jobs is right up there with my dad as heroes.

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." Love that.

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." Love that.

@Microsoftisbetter
I'm going to purchase it if I don't win it, but it's still nice to try.
My favorite memory of Steve Jobs is his death. The reason being, is because this is when I realized that he played a big part in my life. Until his death, I took him for granted, and while I use the iPhone, iPad and Macs, I never really thought of the man behind them or that had made it possible.
The night of his death, I remember being confused as to why I was feeling very uncomfortable after confirming that his death was true. What I realized was that it was because he made an impact on me with his life.
Not even with just his products, but his way of life. For a school assignment, I had to give a presentation. The way I prepared? I watched Jobs' keynotes for the past few products and modeled my presentation after his style, and succeeded with getting an A on the project.

@Microsoftisbetter
I'm going to purchase it if I don't win it, but it's still nice to try.
My favorite memory of Steve Jobs is his death. The reason being, is because this is when I realized that he played a big part in my life. Until his death, I took him for granted, and while I use the iPhone, iPad and Macs, I never really thought of the man behind them or that had made it possible.
The night of his death, I remember being confused as to why I was feeling very uncomfortable after confirming that his death was true. What I realized was that it was because he made an impact on me with his life.
Not even with just his products, but his way of life. For a school assignment, I had to give a presentation. The way I prepared? I watched Jobs' keynotes for the past few products and modeled my presentation after his style, and succeeded with getting an A on the project.

Favorite moment: building the first personal computer with the Woz in a garage. I mean, come on.

Favorite moment: building the first personal computer with the Woz in a garage. I mean, come on.

I always aspired to meet Steve. I'm only 17 and I truely love computers. I owe it all to Steve. Without him we'd have no SMARTphones only touch screen phones. Apple inspired competition. True competition in the mobile phone industry and I thank Steve 100% for that. Without him I wouldn't be able to type this comment. There'd be no iPad, no tipb.

I always aspired to meet Steve. I'm only 17 and I truely love computers. I owe it all to Steve. Without him we'd have no SMARTphones only touch screen phones. Apple inspired competition. True competition in the mobile phone industry and I thank Steve 100% for that. Without him I wouldn't be able to type this comment. There'd be no iPad, no tipb.

I love that when he made the "first public phone call" on the original iPhone at MacWorld 2007, he mis-dialed and hit 'zero' instead of 'call'. Of course, I've been an iPhone loyalist since 2008, but it was a humorous moment!

I love that when he made the "first public phone call" on the original iPhone at MacWorld 2007, he mis-dialed and hit 'zero' instead of 'call'. Of course, I've been an iPhone loyalist since 2008, but it was a humorous moment!

"I think of most things in life as either a Bob Dylan or Beatles song, but there's that one line in that one Beatles song 'You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead', and that's clearly true here."
-Steve Jobs on his friendship with Bill Gates

"I think of most things in life as either a Bob Dylan or Beatles song, but there's that one line in that one Beatles song 'You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead', and that's clearly true here."
-Steve Jobs on his friendship with Bill Gates

I think it's funny that when Steve made the "first public iPhone call" during the 2007 MacWorld keynote, he mis-dialed and hit the 'zero' instead of 'call'. I've been an iPhone loyalist since the 3G came out, but it's still a funny moment.

I think it's funny that when Steve made the "first public iPhone call" during the 2007 MacWorld keynote, he mis-dialed and hit the 'zero' instead of 'call'. I've been an iPhone loyalist since the 3G came out, but it's still a funny moment.

You need to learn to say NO, that's how you focus your intensity.

You need to learn to say NO, that's how you focus your intensity.

Loved that he would reply to emails from random people with witty answers. Like when that person emailed him that the iPhone 4 antenna didnt like his hand and he replies "just avoid holding it that way" what a smartass haha what a great ceo..

Loved that he would reply to emails from random people with witty answers. Like when that person emailed him that the iPhone 4 antenna didnt like his hand and he replies "just avoid holding it that way" what a smartass haha what a great ceo..

"Don't ask your customers, they have no idea what they want!"

"Don't ask your customers, they have no idea what they want!"

There are two stories I've heard about Steve Jobs, both of which reinforced the respect I had for him. One of them is a supposed origin of the Apple logo. Story goes that he and Wozniak had a mutual friend who passed away from a terminal illness at a young age. Their friend loved apples, always having one in his hand, and also happened to be homosexual. They paid homage to his memory with the bite out of the apple and the color scheme for the logo being a rainbow in the company's early days.
The other story is an article I remember reading a few years ago about a kid in high school. This kid was in love with Macs, and had already planned out his career to become a filmmaker. He was a sophomore at the time, and desperately wanted to use Final Cut Pro after having tried it at his school. He supposedly wrote a letter to Jobs, explaining his passion for film and that he had saved up some money but didn't have enough to buy the software. The student pleaded to be granted the college student discount even though he was three years from college.
The student received a letter back from Jobs' secretary saying that Steve had felt moved by the kid's passion and was mailing him a free copy of the full version of the software.
Whether these stories are true or not, I don't find them unbelievable for a man of his caliber, not in the least. His personal influence on me was showing me how, even when everything has already been invented, you can reinvent the wheel and show people needs they never even knew they had. He took what was already there, and made it intuitive, easy, and perfect. This impact shook the conventional wisdom of how things were, and helped bring a lot of people who were intimidated by technology into the world of a life made easier.
Never forget.

There are two stories I've heard about Steve Jobs, both of which reinforced the respect I had for him. One of them is a supposed origin of the Apple logo. Story goes that he and Wozniak had a mutual friend who passed away from a terminal illness at a young age. Their friend loved apples, always having one in his hand, and also happened to be homosexual. They paid homage to his memory with the bite out of the apple and the color scheme for the logo being a rainbow in the company's early days.
The other story is an article I remember reading a few years ago about a kid in high school. This kid was in love with Macs, and had already planned out his career to become a filmmaker. He was a sophomore at the time, and desperately wanted to use Final Cut Pro after having tried it at his school. He supposedly wrote a letter to Jobs, explaining his passion for film and that he had saved up some money but didn't have enough to buy the software. The student pleaded to be granted the college student discount even though he was three years from college.
The student received a letter back from Jobs' secretary saying that Steve had felt moved by the kid's passion and was mailing him a free copy of the full version of the software.
Whether these stories are true or not, I don't find them unbelievable for a man of his caliber, not in the least. His personal influence on me was showing me how, even when everything has already been invented, you can reinvent the wheel and show people needs they never even knew they had. He took what was already there, and made it intuitive, easy, and perfect. This impact shook the conventional wisdom of how things were, and helped bring a lot of people who were intimidated by technology into the world of a life made easier.
Never forget.

The supposed ninja star incident in Tokyo.

The supposed ninja star incident in Tokyo.

I couldn't believe it when he answered my email! What a great guy.

I couldn't believe it when he answered my email! What a great guy.

When he introduced the first iPhone!!!!

When he introduced the first iPhone!!!!

Hey TiPb, My favorite story is how Jobs thought beyond the carriers' limitations and developed the first iPhone, dictating what features will go in and what won't. I've always known of Apple but never a fan. I became a fan when I read the article from Wire magazine that detailed Job's journey into the cellular arena. Pure rebel. From then on, my tech slowly transformed: first the iPhone, then got a MacBook, Magic Mouse, and on and on. Addicted? Maybe. At least it ain't coke.

Hey TiPb, My favorite story is how Jobs thought beyond the carriers' limitations and developed the first iPhone, dictating what features will go in and what won't. I've always known of Apple but never a fan. I became a fan when I read the article from Wire magazine that detailed Job's journey into the cellular arena. Pure rebel. From then on, my tech slowly transformed: first the iPhone, then got a MacBook, Magic Mouse, and on and on. Addicted? Maybe. At least it ain't coke.

"Consumers don't know what they want... That's why we have to show them." -- Steve Jobs

There are many people in life that you can find inspirational but you are lucky if such an event ever happens when you can feel the words spoken by a person flowing into you synonymous with your blood or something hit you and stick with you. This is what happened when I had heard the Stanford 2005 commencement speech about 3 years ago.The 3 stories of Job's life. The ones that were the most impacting were-
‎"No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true."
In the very essence this is what life is about and how one should live it since every one gets only one chance before the inevitable that every one is scared of happens. So this put things to perspective for me since I used to always have a tough time making decisions in life regarding things that were important to me. Now I know it's not about why we are at a certain cross section in life but what we are to make of it.
He also had a power of persuasion which very few people are capable of.On a lighter note Steve Jobs once told the President of Pepsi-co" Do you want to sell sugar water the rest of your life, or you want to help change the world"
He was a true i-Genius and will be deeply missed and remembered for the years to come.

Loved the joke with Bill Gates recently

The iPhone not only revolutionized many industries but is revolutionized my life. Thank you Steve Jobs. -Mauricio

Many years ago when for the first time I saw an apple computer -iMac- I fell in love with apple. Apple and especially the great STEVE JOBS change the whole technology for the rest of the history by integrating ART with TECH. Somehow it looks like the second renaissance in human history and the great STEVE JOBS was its leader.
Also he was my great mentor. THINK DIFFERENT was the most valuble thing I've ever learned in my life. He tought many of us how to look things in a different way and find beauty in simplicity and minimalism. He knew well the taste of his era and responded to it greatly.
Thank you STEVE JOBS

Such a unique guy - there will never be another like him. His passion and attention to the smallest detail are two traits that really resonate with me. So much that I'm finally on the iBandwagon with the 4S. I can't wait to read about his life through his own eyes and hopefully learn more of the human side behind the public figure.

Returning to Apple which set in motion the events leading up to my buying an iPhone.

The only way to do truly great work is to love what you do. You've got to find what you love. Don't settle.
I keep settling for buying things. This time I want a freebie. I never win a freebie.

My favorite moment was at the announcement of iPhone 4 when it was shown for the first time and Steve said "stop me if you've seen this before". That was a great joke to Apple's mishap.

Steve has been my ultimate guru. His most inspiring moment was when he removed iPod nano from his Levi's small front pocket as a surprise during his iPhone keynote. I was already star stricken after iPhone launch and to end it all, such a sleek iPod nano coming out of his small pocket.
Dev.

My favorite story of Steve Jobs is "Connecting the Dots." The message of this story or Steve Jobs history is that in a moment in life things may seem confusing, with no direction, no hope. However, in the future when looking back at your past you will see that everything that happened was a connecting dot that led you to the success of today. Love it!

I replayed a lot of times the video when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. It's just so amazing imagining how backwards the mobile phones are before the iPhone.

"Pretty much, Apple and Dell are the only ones in this industry making money. They make it by being Wal-Mart. We make it by innovation."
-Steve Jobs

"Pretty much, Apple and Dell are the only ones in this industry making money. They make it by being Wal-Mart. We make it by innovation."
-Steve Jobs

I want to put a ding in the universe. - Steve Jobs

Nice job

Steve jobs was a great inventor and human being. i loved the the way he introduced the original iPhone back in 2007 saying "Today we are launching three products a Phone, a break through internet browsing machine and an iPod then he reapeats the name of above mentioned products and then said these all are not three devices, its one device and and we are calling it iPhone". Boom this launch really changed the way we uses our phones now. Love you Steve Jobs, world is really going to miss you.

Steve Jobs is the father of iPhone. In 4 short years, he along with his Apple team of innovators, did more to change the way we listen to music and communicate, than the previous 20 years. RIP Steve, we thank you for making technology fun.
Steve did the one thing no other company or person did. He created a product that had sex appeal, he knew he had to develop a complex piece of electronics, that anyone could use with simplicity, and a product we wanted to touch and interact with.
mrhifi
Brad Bbraddelightful@yahoo.com

My favorite words from Steve Jobs is " stay hungry, stay foolish".

My favorite words from Steve Jobs is " stay hungry, stay foolish".

My favourite Steve Jobs moment is in All Things D 2007 with Bill Gates

“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? And we’ve all chosen to do this with our lives. So it better be damn good. It better be worth it"

I remember I used to always try to get international phones or the latest. Blackberry or Nokia they were the best the world had to offer then one day I saw an advertisement for a new phone by apple I anxiously waited to see it and the day it was revealed I said I'll never own another phone ever he dramatically changed the world albeit even through a cellphone but the device was a breath of fresh air and remains to be till this day it will always be the champion as he was a champion a reminder that we all can start fresh and bring new things to our world!!

Steve Jobs!! what more can I say??

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. ... Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
Totally badass.

The greatest is still to come. I'm moved by the fact that Steve left plans for multiple future Apple products. Even after his death, he'll be innovating technology. It is nothing short of dedication and passion for the role he has played in this life & will continue to play as well.

I have been connected to the Apple company since I bought a MacBook in 2005. Since then I have had some great experiences with the Apple staff and the community, such as this site: TiPb! One such example is when I dropped my iPhone 4 on the ground and it broke the front glass. When I went into the Apple store in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada I expected to have to purchase a replacement iPhone. Nope! The staff member gave me a replacement for free. This is the kind of treatment and support that I have been getting from Apple since 2005 and it keeps getting better. One of the reasons I believe that this is the case is because of Steve Jobs. He seemed to been able to be the CEO and know what a customer really needs such as great customer service that is ready to serve. Steve always seemed like a standup guy with a grand purpose guiding him. Each time I read something from him or watched a keynote speech I was always awed by his presence. He showed us how to be a professional and a great guy. I expect his legacy to live on for many generations to come and I hope that other CEOs copy his way of putting the customer first and being a man that is both professional and approachable. Thanks Steve and Apple! Warm regards, Paul Heidema.

My favorite - calling APPl win the old days and asking Steve a question about the ][+.

“If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.”
― Steve Jobs

“If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.”
― Steve Jobs

A lot of people in our industry haven't had very diverse experiences. So they don't have enough dots to connect, and they end up with very linear solutions without a broad perspective on the problem. The broader one's understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have.
--Steve Jobs

"...And one more thing"

"I want to put a ding in the universe."
-Steve Jobs
And he did.

STEVE JOBS! You will always be remembered for all your great works and contribution to the world of advanced technology

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
MacBook Pro is my first Apple family then iPhone, iPad and I am on Apple Way...

The funniest moment for me that when Steve Jobs announced that iPad have 60000 apps but honeycomb have 60, at this moment he said about honeycomb,"I think we are saying more than to be fair." :D

"It just works!". My sister has been trying to get me to move to Apple for decades, but I never got it. Then the first iPad came out, and she dragged me to an Apple store to try it out. I had to have it, and it quickly turned me into a certified Apple fangirl! I bought my iPad 2 as soon as it came out, got us an Apple TV 2 for Christmas last year, and preordered iPhone 4Ses for both my husband and myself - our first smartphones! I've gone back and watched several Steve Jobs keynotes. "It just works!", which he said often, sums up why I, a non-technical person, has fallen in love with these products! I'm looking forward to reading the biography. I just wish I had jumped on board sooner!

My favorite time was when he wore jeans and a black turtleneck shirt.

The best part of his keynotes?
"There is one more thing.."
The feeling is like unwrapping gifts on a Christmas morning and just as soon as you're done, someone brings you out one more thing. Thanks Jobs, im sure there's always gonna be one more thing from you years to come.

I'm going in a little different direction with this... but I absolutely love my MacBook Pro. This thing is everything I could want in a computer and I'm glad I blindly took the plunge to find out what the Mac was all about. I now buy all types of apple products just cause they all integrate so well.

Please win me 1 copy

"..... But there is one more thing."
People always wondered what that 1 more thing would be. Apple events without Steve will never be the same.
Mike

“Bill Gates‘d be a broader guy if he had dropped acid once or gone off to an ashram when he was younger.” – The New York Times, Creating Jobs, 1997

I loved it when Steve said they don't put out Junk! - So true... Apple makes sure they get it right before they release it...

Steve reinvents the music player with iPod, the phone with iPhone and portable computer tablet with iPad. He is phenomenal!

I love to watch and watch Steve jobs keynote.they are so inspiring and motivating,and off course iproducts.

Favorite has to be the commencement speech at Stanford in 2005. Amazing

One more Thing ! Always !

My favorite moment is his unveiling of the original iPhone in January of 2007.

"we are here to put a dent in the Universe." - Steve Job

"If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. " -Steve Jobs

I loved his passion to destroy android. My favorite quote has to be stay hungry. Stay foolish. Love Steve jobs 

would love to win!!!!

An iPod, a phone, an internet mobile communicator... these are NOT three separate devices! And we are calling it iPhone! Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone. And here it is. - Steve Jobs
These three sentences changed millions of people's lives forever. You will be missed for generations to come.

I love Steves speech at Stanford. It is a personal story.
Lukas

My favorite moment is the original Mac presentation in 1984, when people were really excited to finally see the Macintosh. :)
The best part is when the Macintosh speaks, the smile on Steve's face really reflected all the love and passion he put in creating such amazing products. :)

My favorite Steve Jobs story is the following:
Doug Menuez worked with Steve more than any of the other photographers, with access to the NeXT boardroom for three years while Steve was at the helm.
“In all those years, Steve only screamed at me at the top of his lungs once,” Menuez recalls. It was in 1988, when Fortune hired Menuez to shoot a portrait of Jobs for the cover of the magazine. Menuez wanted to photograph him in the NeXT offices, on a staircase that Jobs had commissioned architect I.M Pei to design. Jobs arrived for the shoot, looked at what Menuez had in mind, “then [he] leaned in and says, ‘This is the stupidest f**king idea that I’ve ever seen.’ Right in my face, like 5 or 6 inches away,” Menuez says. “I felt like I was 10 years old. He went off on a tirade. He said, ‘You just want to sell magazines. ‘And I said, ‘And you want to sell computers.’ And at that he said, ‘OK,’ and sat down.
“I’ve been in war zones, but I like to say that I became a man learning how to stand my ground with Steve.”

"Stay Hungry" "Stay Foolish" words of wisdom to live by...

My favorite memory of Steve was during the iPhone 4 keynote. He was trying to load the New York Times, but the Wi-Fi was flaking out. Someone shouted, "Try Verizon!" That comment was taken out of the one posted on iTunes, but I'll never forget how he sort of chuckled, knowing that the iPhone would be on Verizon within the year.

When he made the "first public iPhone call" at MacWorld 2007 & hit the 'zero' instead of the 'call' button. Oops. Though I'm an iPhone loyalist, that was a funny moment.

"One more thing..." I'm going to miss hearing that.

I agree with those that posted comments from the Stanford speech. It was very, very motivational. I also loved the 2007 keynote, it was the first time I actually paid attention to what the man would say.

I agree with those that posted comments from the Stanford speech. It was very, very motivational. I also loved the 2007 keynote, it was the first time I actually paid attention to what the man would say.

I want one!

I want one!

Anytime he said "One more thing.." I always got butterflies in my stomach. The man had such a great stage presence and I will miss watching him on stage during the keynotes the most. RIP Steve.

Anytime he said "One more thing.." I always got butterflies in my stomach. The man had such a great stage presence and I will miss watching him on stage during the keynotes the most. RIP Steve.

I think my favorite is how in this book he really does not like Android and will do anything to eliminate Android.

To single out a single "Jobs" moment, speech, keynote or quote, I feel would be doing him a great injustice. Instead I will tell you how Steve changed my life. Two years ago after watching the keynote for the iphone 3GS I was left with a clear vision. I suddenly saw what I hadn't been seeing but looking for. I left my medical career and started exploring how I could insert myself most efficiently into this Apple world. Two years later I now own a successful chain of accessory and solution shops for "everything "i" " and loving every moment of it. I run operations I explore new products I better peoples lives by helping them make the most of their Apple products through hardware and software enhancements specifically designed for these magical products. Not only am I happy I'm excited, 24/7/365! Thank you Steve you literally changed my life. May you rest in peace.
Dr. Mo

"Here's to the Crazy Ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore
them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them
as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think
they can change the world - are the ones who DO!"
~ Apple Computers ~

"Here's to the Crazy Ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore
them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them
as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think
they can change the world - are the ones who DO!"
~ Apple Computers ~

Sorry for posting twice. Looked like it didn't post the first time.

"Just one more thing" <3 LOVED IT! ;(

"Just one more thing" <3 LOVED IT! ;(

My favorite Steve Jobs moment is not but a moment, but of a lifetime. He was given up at birth, and adopted into a working class family. Then he grew up, dropped out of college, and started up one of the world's most successful companies. But this didn't happen without twists and turns in the road.
When he got ousted out of Apple, he didn't let that stop him. He started NeXt and bought Pixar, and would come back to save the company he love from te brink of death. Doing all that, he would end up changing the world several times over.

My favorite memory was when Job's announced the first iPhone. The first time I ever saw this legendary man. The first time I ever watched hom speak on stage. He moved me and inspired me so much that since 2007, I am verizon customer wanted to own my very own magic iphone. Not to mention, I have studied and watched countless keynotes by Steve and studied his presentation style and delivery. Now when I have to present slides for my Communication major, I present it just like steve only without the cool signature black turtleneck shirts lol.

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was seeing him introduce the first iPad—he was so proud to introduce something to us that he knew would change all of lives for the better (yet once again).

My favorite Steve Jobs moment was seeing him introduce the first iPad—he was so proud to introduce something to us that he knew would change all of lives for the better (yet once again).

As soon as he said, "You wanna know what the 5th pocket is for?" back when the Nano was released, I was completely hooked on Steve as a wonderful innovator and presenter. He was grand.

I love how he couldn't stand that the yellow in the google icon was off. Classic!

My favorite moment has to be the 97 wwdc q&a session... You could absolutely see the passion this great man had for what he did. You could tell then he was still hungry... And foolish.

A funny moment was at his speech at standford and said PC just copied the Mac. Steve was very funny and I hope lives on. I am typing this from my iPad 2!

“I want to put a ding in the universe.” ~Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs' Interview with Playboy on Feb. 1st, 1985.
I'll always stay connected with Apple. I hope that throughout my life I'll sort of have the thread of my life and the thread of Apple weave in and out of each other, like a tapestry. There may be a few years when I'm not there, but I'll always come back.
I believe he'll be with us and Apple forever...

I can't address the requirements too well -- up until a week ago I never had an Apple device of any kind -- I've had a pre, evo, even a zune and still own a Nexus S that I love -- but never ever even wanted an iPhone. Something about the 4s just appealed to me (and I love it, btw). Never heard a Steve Jobs keynote address, knew of him of course -- but have no special memories, inspirations or quotes. But what I've read about him since his death has made me very interested in reading the biography. I was born the same year he was --- so I do share something with him.

“I want to put a ding in the universe.”

“I want to put a ding in the universe.”

“I want to put a ding in the universe.”

Newton prove gravity with the apple.
Steve prove mini, sexy, tech machine - apple.
Why don't I should be lucky enough to know his biography in the same period he has spend his life.

One of my favorite teachers in high school had an entire set of the "Think Different" posters from the '80s in his classroom. Seeing those faces everyday made me want to grow up and make a difference in the world. Any advertising campaign that can increase brand awareness and drive positive positive social change is pretty incredible in my book.

"One more thing"...simply loved his ability to create suspense, and then introduce a product that far exceeded what everybody wanted, and what the critics and journalists thought was coming. A showman, a salesman, a business man, and an innovator. I hope we see many more of his visions come to life through the work of others.

An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator...
An iPod, a Phone, and an Internet communicator...
I loved that when he was introducing the iPhone. Its fun to go back, watch the keynotes now, and it makes perfect sense, but at the time, it took the world by storm.

Steve jobs is my idol. Without him, I'd be using a really slow PC (if that, he invented the GUI) and probably a blackberry (or more realistically a brick phone). I used to just use computers because they were there, but when I got my first MacBook (mid-2007 model) for school I really started to use it. The first day safari 3 became beta, I downloaded it. That was the first time I

actually cared about my software version. I wanted to buy leopard as soon as possible, but my parents made me wait until April 2008 (still have no idea why) to get it. I have a 2nd-gen iPod nano, a 4-th generation nano, and a 4th generation iPod touch. My main device is now a 64 GB iPhone 4S on AT&T (I'm stuck on a family plan) and I love it. My last phone was a messaging phone called the LG Xenon. It was terrible and I thank Steve for not copying LG in the iPhone.

I currently have a 2.0GHZ 2008 Unibody MacBook with 500GB of hard drive space, 2 GB of ram, and Lion Server 10.7.2. Now granted, he made a few mistakes (Lion Server is terrible), but he had a great track record! I am now an iOS developer and I tested the

iOS 5 betas over the summer on a 3GS I got from someone who moved to a 4. It was great (except for beta 7) and I look forward to testing the next batch of betas. I am a MobileMe subscriber. I joined when .Mac was just about to be changed and kept getting free extension, so I didn't have to pay until November of 2008. I'm not moving it to iCloud yet because of lost features, but I will move it next summer.

My Fav memory of Steve Jobs is the crazy ones quote. It showed that no matter what people thought of you as long as you believed in yourself and your ability to make a difference then you could!

I would really like a free copy of the Steve jobs book. I am currently out of iTunes credit and money due to apps and buying my phone. Thanks to Steve for teaching apple how to make a lot of money, and now I can't buy the book. Please send me a free copy!

“I want to put a ding in the universe.” ~Steve Jobs

"Every once in a while a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything." Can anyone say more? The future as we know it now will be so different even 2 years from now because of him. What more can be said? Except one last thingAnd guess what there will be a gap from where we should be!

My favorite steve moment was during his speech at Standford when he said: "The PC just copied the Mac." That really made me laugh.

I took a public speaking class a couple semesters ago. In it we learned all the right ways to get a ceremonial speech. Our professor told us that if you didn't follow the rules of the speech it was impossible to keep the attention of your audience nor would you impact them. I quickly rose my hand and told him that this just wasn't true and i knew of a speech that broke all the rules and left me speechless at the end. He said, find this speech and prove it to the class and you get an A for the semester. The next day, with my Macbook in tow, I played for the class Steve Jobs commencement speech. In it he often looked out into space, read off the paper, and fidgeted with his hands, 3 broke rules. Once the speech was over, the whole class clapped, I proved him wrong that day and earned my A, and Steve earned his way into 13 students hearts. Thanks for that A Steve....

"Every once in a while a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything."
Can anyone say more?
The future as we know it now will be so different even 2 years from now because of him. What more can be said?
Except one last thing...guess what, there will be a gap, a significant gap, from where we should be!
We will miss your innovations and visions.
RIP SJ

"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"

I always loved reading about how dedicated and perfectionist Steve was. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, I understand Steve's enthusiasm and desire to strive for perfection. I recall seeing an interview about how Steve stopped a meeting short (with reporters present) to basically yell at his staff about the font on a particular web page on the Apple site. Some may think of that as ludacris, which may or may not be the case; however, it is that level of dedication and commitment that makes Apple products far superior to others.

I always loved reading about how dedicated and perfectionist Steve was. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, I understand Steve's enthusiasm and desire to strive for perfection. I recall seeing an interview about how Steve stopped a meeting short (with reporters present) to basically yell at his staff about the font on a particular web page on the Apple site. Some may think of that as ludacris, which may or may not be the case; however, it is that level of dedication and commitment that makes Apple products far superior to others.

I enjoy knowing that, even in his last days, he refused to see his biological father. That selfish bastard made his mistake 56-years earlier and will have to live with that decision for the rest of his life.

"My sex life is pretty good these days, Walt. How's yours?"
-- Jobs's response to a question from Walt Mossberg about how Jobs feels about Google and if he feels "betrayed." (June, 2010)

“I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.” Steve Jobs

Favorite keynote has to be for the first IPhone. I had become a big fan by then, but this solidified my position.

I'm willing to spend my last dying breathe if I need to...,

"I'm willing to spend my last dying breathe if I need to..."

I won't go into detail. I'll just leave it at this.
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
By far the best quote... ever.

The original iPhone four keynote was the best!

I really don't ave any one moment I can pick. There's too many.

"it just works"

"One more thing...:

"it just works"

I remember watching the old video of WWDC 97 years ago and never expected he would make it possible in a short amount of time... It's great people like this that should continue making life better, not harder for everyone of us

Black Turtle Neck, New Balance sneakers and jeans will never be the same.

I will always remember buying the first iPhone the first day it was out, and less than two months later, reading Steve's quote on how technology devalues quickly with the $200 price drop.

stay hungry,stay folish,i want a copy thx~~

I have read every book I could find on Apple and Jobs. As a manager myself, I find his style and demeanor fascinating and cannot wait to read this book as well.

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I have only watched Steve on the iPhone announcements, but the very first iPhone announcement was one I will never forget. I really do want to read the book, looks to be a great story.

I never really believed the iPhone would be a hit even with SJ doing a great job introducing it in 2007. The phone was too expensive, no keyboard, etc. ... until I actually held it and played with it in an Apple Store. There was just something different about it. Thanks, Steve. Your mind was truly one-of-a-kind.

His Stanford commencement address was phenomenal

Good artists copy, great artists steal. - this is usually very misunderstood but is such a salient thought. you need to do your own thing, never copy, take ideas, build on them...

My most memorable Apple moment was working on Apple II computer in college to create a simple voice recognition command program many many years ago.

Oh' one more thing.

I want to win

I want to win

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