RIP Mr. Jobs

As far back as I can remember, my first personal computer was an Apple IIe. Which at the time was as good as it gets, but compared to coin ops and video game systems, paled in comparison to the latter. Being young, I was more into the graphics and the games. Becoming obsolete, I fell prey to the the atari and nintendo and later sony I converted to the PC and gaming consoles. I've always felt that PC's were superior to Apple products due to their price points and computing capabilities but as I got older I found that pure technological power is nothing without purpose. This is what Apple is good at. So my last two purchases have been Apple products. Granted, I'm still an everyday PC user, but my iPhone and I are joined at the hip and it is what Steve Jobs says, "My Life, in my pocket." My last big computer purchase was a macbook, and I'm not disappointed. I don't use it for games, but other applications and tasks as easy as web surfing. My main purpose was as a laptop computer for my wife, and for me to use with my Serato set up. I know I've just scratched the surface with it, and even though new tech is constantly coming out, as long as it does what I need it to do, I'm happy with it. Plus, the looks of the machines, as most Apple Products are the pinnicle of form and function, plus they all look sleek and sexy.

But enough of the company and more on my thoughts on the man. Sure the guy is a millionaire and super successful even at a young age. Some my hate on that fact alone, but you have to admire his guts. Having the forsight and to see the future, imagine great things and make them reality, and constantly innovate. It's a clear case of evolving or dying. Which is what I equate the iPod device in the digital age of music and opening a digital music store. Pure genius I say.

I'm not going to write a comprehensive bio on the man, because everyone knows who he is. What I am going to do,is post this video below, which is a speech he made at the 2005 Commencement for Stanford. He sums up his life and gives really good advice and then punches you in the face with a reality check. It's inspiring, scary and somewhat comforting. And in turn, I say thank you.

*Also, another important note. No Steve Jobs = No PIXAR. 'nuff said. I think the man was instrumental in a lot of things, happy things for a lot of people. You can't deny that.