Steve Jobs Memorial at Fashion Island's Apple Store

Wednesday's passing of Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and its former CEO, has left lovers of the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, saddened today and wondering how the world of technology will change in his absence.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," read a statement by Apple's board of directors.

Jobs, 56, was instrumental in many of the inventions and institutions of the last three decades. From the iPod, the iPad and the iPhone to the animation studio Pixar, Jobs invested time and money into success after success.

Related: Apple’s Years With and Without Steve Jobs

His shadow is cast across Orange County in the form of five Apple stores:

• Brea: 1065 Brea Mall
  (714) 989-5550
• Costa Mesa:
  3333 Bear St., Suite 101
  (714) 338-1417
• Newport Beach:
  367 Newport Center Drive
  (949) 729-4433
• Mission Viejo:
  555 The Shops Blvd.
  (949) 325-6426
• Irvine:
  85 Fortune Drive, Suite 311
  (949) 255-1500

What is your favorite Apple product? How do you think the loss of Steve Jobs will affect technology? Tell us in the comments.