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iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
 

iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It

by Steve Wozniak, Gina Smith

The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time.

Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve... (read more)

Top tags: autobiography,  technology,  computers,  apple,  engineering (all tags)

Overview: Amazon Reviews

I Woz: Totally El Crappo
  • Rated 1 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 9, 2007
Worst written book ever. The ghost writer should have insisted that her real name not be used on the cover.

Nothing but Woz proclaiming himself the world's greatest genius. Awful!!
great book
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 9, 2007
This is a very personal account of Wozniak's life. Not deep, but very sincere. Every geek should read this book. I'm not a geek myself, but I enjoyed his purity and inspiration.
iWoz = Insightful
  • Rated 4 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 7, 2007
Though written in a manner not usually seen, the lighthearted and innocent view of how he had envisioned events from the start is refreshing. Usually books from leaders in their class are used for motivation and inspiration for my team, in this case, I will use it for my children so they can understand what ones potential and creative thinking can do for them. This book is a keeper.
Unfulfilled potential
  • Rated 2 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 7, 2007
The subject matter is great but the writing comes off as arrogant and immature. This is perfect for a school yard brag fest but doesn't do justice to the real developments that he was a part of.
Great Book
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, January 5, 2007
Its about time Woz told his side completely. Any enginering hopeful should read this to get some solid perspective from a wise man who was not in it for the riches but the principles.
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