Looking back on product launches
Hacker News linked today to a funny read, TechCrunch’s announcement of the then-called “Twttr”. Reminds me of Slashdot editor CmdrTaco’s infamous words regarding the original iPod launch:
No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.
And while we’re at it, then-CEO of Palm Ed Colligan’s words about the just launched iPhone:
“We’ve learned and struggled for a few years here figuring out how to make a decent phone,” he said. “PC guys are not going to just figure this out. They’re not going to just walk in.’”
Careful what you say!
