Last quarter in the US, 90% of all computer sales over $1000 were Macs. Enough drove for you?

Any piece of consumer gear that bursts into flames unexpectedly is fundamentally flawed, and should be replaced without further ado.

Even a piece of gear that was out of warranty, broken from a fall, and capable of jumping 10 feet straight up into the air before exploding (according to the daughter)?

Cyberspace. William Gibson, Neuromancer 1984

Or perhaps you're referring to the term cyberspace. First used in published form by Vernor Vinge, True Names 1981

Establishes the prior art, allows to the idea to benefit the public, and you can still receive compensation.

The ad had someone doing tasks at a rate that no one would ever do them.

That's why the ad had a countdown timer at the bottom of the screen showing how long it took to perform those tasks. Oh, wait. It didn't.

What it did do is claim that you can accomplish these tasks quickly by using an iPhone communicating at 3g speeds.