Though qualified in designing the concept of technology but they keep humans can be wrong. In the world of technology they viewed as maestro who had then the idea of genius and amazing. But it turns out they have menluncurkan predictions entirely miss the mark of what is being said. Here I will be reviewing, 6 Predictions Maestro technology wrong.
1. Steve Jobs, "7 inch Screen is too small to show the capabilities of the software"
In October 2010, several companies began producing a 7 inch tablet PC. But Steve Jobs considers paltry product and stated Apple is not going to make it. "The reason we didn't make the tablet 7 inch is because we don't want with a low price," he said. "This is because we thought the screen was too small to demonstrate the capabilities of the software. As a company that give priority to software, we think about strategy software first, "he added. In fact, Apple Mini iPad producing then decided. 7.9 inch-sized Tablet sold more affordable than the larger iPad.
2. Ken Olsen, "Computer Will Not Become a Mass Product"
Kenneth Harry Olsen is the founder of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957. The company had once been meraksasa as the vendor of the computer system. Ken never predict that computers will never be a mass product. And is used by many people. "There is no reason for the individual to have a computer in their home," said Olson in 1977. In fact these predictions wrong total. This time, personal computers are already commonplace purchased and used in the household.
3. Steve Ballmer: "There Will Not Be That Interested In The iPhone Because it's Expensive And Without Keypad"
In 2009, Apple launched the first generation iPhone. Many people are skeptical of the iPhone, including Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer. "USD 500? I stated this is the most expensive phone in the world. And will not attract the consumer business because it does not have a keypad. So it's not great for email, "he said. With the usual specifications only and prices expensive, Ballmer assessing the iPhone will not achieve success. Moreover, Apple is not experienced in the mobile phone industry. In fact, the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry and remain a hard sell to date, including in business circles. Supported application ecosystem, the iPhone remains a favorite even though heavy competitors popping up.
4. Thomas Watson, "Computers In The World There Are Only Five Course"
Thomas Watson is the chairman and CEO of tech giant International Business Machines (IBM). It controls the growth of giant IBM from 1914 to 1956. Watson is known as a great seller and included the richest man in the world at the time. But Watson had a wrong prediction problem of development of the computer industry. "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers," said Watson. In fact, estimates of Watson was wrong. As is known, hard-selling personal computers and has become an important part in people's lives everyday.
5. Bill Gates, "I Don't Think Microsoft Is Going To Make a Device Like The iPad"
The arrival of Apple's iPad tablet computer in the year 2010 does not seem to make Bill Gates was impressed. He doesn't feel it's good. "I indeed very believes digital reading devices and touch, but I I still think a mixture of voice, the pen and a real keyboard is a form of the mainstream," said Gates. "the iPad is a great device, but when I saw it, I didn't have a mind like Microsoft should make such devices," tukasnya. Gates proved wrong predictions because thanks to the iPad, the tablet PC into mainstream devices. Even then slowly erode the laptop market.
6. Alan Sugar, "iPod Will Be Dead, Finished, Gone"
Alan Sugar was a businessman famous for the origin of the British. He founded Amstrad, an electronics company, and including the richest person in the United Kingdom. In 2005, Sugar predicts Apple iPod digital music player won't be interested anymore. Even its projected figure will die a year later. "Next Christmas, the iPod will be dead, finished, gone," said Sugar. But the fact remains iPod print sales. Until now, different versions of the iPod remains the interest of the consumer.
