Yep. He was an innovator, a visionary and a fine engineer who designed excellent kit and made a massive contribution to the world of consumer electronics and almost single-handedly kick-started the modern online lifestyle.
And he was also a very shrewd and successful marketeer and businessman. His brand is now so powerful that owning his products is almost like a religion, and has managed to persuade millions to accept - and even love - a level of supplier lock-in that in any other situation would be considered totally outrageous.
Yes, a genius indeed; and a man that history will not quickly forget. It will be a struggle to find someone else to fill those shoes.