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Rotten Apple: Apple's 12 biggest failures

Apple sets the standard for both success and failure

Apple sets the standard for both success and failure. Here's a look at 12 major screwups, some of which almost derailed the company


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Rotten Apple: Apples 12 biggest failures

Apple has developed a reputation over the years, one almost on the level of religious faith: If Apple builds it, it will be a success. Mac OS X, the iPod, iTunes, the iPhone - more often than not, Apple sets the standard, but its successes don't cover the whole story. The companys periodic failings of arrogance, internecine warfare, and myopia have also played a key role in the company's storied history.Here, in chronological order, are Apples 12 worst failures to date.


  • Rotten Apple: Apples 12 biggest failures
  • 1. Apple Lisa (1983-1985)
  • 2. Macintosh Portable (1989-1991)
  • 3. Apple Newton MessagePad (1993-1998)
  • 4. PowerBook Duo series (1992-1992)
  • 5. Macintosh Performa series (1992-1997)
  • 6. eWorld (1994-1996)
  • 7. Pippin (1995-1996)
  • 8. Copland OS (1994-1996)
  • 9. Macintosh clones (1995-1997)
  • 10. Apple USB Mouse (1998-2000)
  • 11. Power Mac G4 Cube (2000-2001)
  • 12. Apple TV (2007-present)



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