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21 Great Technologies That Failed

pcmag.com — The most innovative tech doesn't always succeed. Here we present 10 great technologies each from Apple and Microsoft that were simply too far ahead of their time.

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  • mikeglobal, on 07/21/2008, -0/+6I don't know if .NET should be considered a failure but interesting list none the list
  • bullioncube, on 07/22/2008, -1/+0I almost couldn't find the "next" link because of all that ***** going on in the background.
  • AlannaThompson, on 07/22/2008, -0/+2.NET is far from a failure. Its placement on the list makes me wonder about all the rest of the items...
  • wontstoptalking, on 07/22/2008, -0/+2How about Microsoft's Table? It's pretty cool, but there is no place for it on the market. Maybe like a few hundred nice restaurants and at@t stores (which is weird cause doesn't Apple have it going on with at@t?) will get them. Otherwise, really, there is no purpose to them.

    And the commercial is laughably funny. Because in the future, not only is your computer a table, but you have table parties and invite your friends over and you all have a good time playing with your table.
  • liuite, on 07/22/2008, -0/+210 Great Microsoft Technologies That Failed
    WebTV (1997)
    Tablet PCs (2002)
    WinFS (1990s)
    Sidewalk.com (1997)
    OS/2 (1987)
    Passport (2000)
    Windows Live Spaces (2004)
    .NET (2002)
    WinG (1993)
    Sidewinder Freestyle Pro (1998)

    11 Great Apple Technologies That Failed
    OpenDoc (1992)
    Cyberdog (1996)
    HyperCard (1987)
    Newton (1993)
    PowerBook Duo 230 (1992)
    Mac G4 Cube (1999)
    eWorld (1994)
    Macintosh TV (1993)
    Mac Quadra 610 DOS Compatible (1994)
    Bandai Pippin (1996)
    QuickTake 100 (1994)

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