By Betty Doe / July 23, 2020
Introduced in 1993, the Newton was an early attempt at a personal digital assistant (PDA). Despite its innovative features, including handwriting recognition, it failed to gain widespread popularity due to its high price and limited functionality.
Released in 1996, the Pippin was a multimedia gaming console designed by Apple. However, its high price and lack of compelling games led to its demise, with only around 42,000 units sold worldwide.
The Round Mouse, introduced in 1998, featured a unique spherical design that was meant to be ergonomic. However, many users found it uncomfortable to use, and it was quickly discontinued.
Launched in 1989, the Macintosh Portable was Apple's first attempt at a portable computer. Despite its innovative design, it was bulky, expensive, and had poor battery life, making it impractical for most users.
Debuted in 2000, the G4 Cube was praised for its sleek design but ultimately flopped due to its high price and limited upgradeability. It was discontinued after just one year on the market.
Apple sought to harness the popularity of the renowned Irish rock band U2 by collaborating on a special edition iPod. However, despite their best efforts, the U2 iPod failed to resonate with consumers as expected.