Why Everyone Laughed at the iPod (At First)

On October 23rd, 2001, Steve Jobs unveiled a "breakthrough digital device" that would save Apple and change music forever. But on the internet, Apple's biggest fans had a different reaction. They called it the "iPoop."

This is the definitive story of the day the internet got it spectacularly wrong. We dive deep into the original MacRumors forum posts from 2001, where tech-savvy users predicted the iPod would be a massive failure.

In this video, you'll discover:
The hilarious and angry first comments: "No wireless! Less space than a nomad!"
Why users thought the $399 price was a joke.
The "Nomad Jukebox" and other MP3 players they thought were better.
The few brave defenders who saw the iPod's revolutionary potential.
The context everyone missed: Why "1,000 songs in your pocket" was true innovation.

Before the iPod sold 450 million units, it was declared dead on arrival. This is a powerful lesson in tech history about innovation, consumer perception, and how hard it is to predict the future.

(00:00) Intro: "iPoop... iCry"
(00:58) The iPod Is Announced
(02:28) The Various Groups Of Complainers
(04:23) They declare the iPod dead
(04:34) The Brave Defenders
(05:28) The Context: Why Everyone Was Wrong


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