# The Guts of a New Machine ![rw-book-cover](https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/images/icons/defaultPromoCrop.png?year=2003) ## Metadata - Author: [[Rob Walker]] - Full Title: The Guts of a New Machine - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: The iPod, released by Apple, revolutionized the digital music player market. Despite initial skepticism due to its higher price, it became a massive success, dominating the MP3 player market. The device's success can be attributed to its sleek design, user-friendly interface, and thoughtful packaging. Apple's seamless integration of hardware, software, and design elements made the iPod a standout product in the industry. - URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/30/magazine/the-guts-of-a-new-machine.html - Source File: web-only ## Highlights > ''People think it's this veneer -- that the designers are handed this box and told, 'Make it look good!' That's not what we think design is. It's not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.'' ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jcwkt5x76fstk5rfm9styzbg))