Pull the Plug! The 10 Most Short-Lived Gadgets
By Alex Bracetti | Jul 6, 2010 | 11:13 am | Permalink
Modo
Lifespan: August 2000—October 2000
Price: $107
Pushed As: First-ever social-networking device
Why It Failed: Ahead of its time when released, the Modo looked great on paper: an IDEO-designed device running the software that would go on to power the original iPod, using beeper networks to deliver city-specific news, restaurant reviews, and movie listings. Despite strong advertising in its three launch markets—NYC, L.A., and SF—the company was forced to close down when its main investors experienced heavy financial problems and pulled out.
Veezy July 9th, 2010 at 09:07 PM
is it me or is complex getting boring...its just lists
Martha July 10th, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I think the new TickleMe Plant Greenhouse is more then just a craze. It will be grown for generations to come. Watching the fan like leaves close up like magic when Tickled is something kids will never forget. Like the song says I Love My TickleMe Plant
Fray July 10th, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Personally, I love the lists. I look forward all the time to see the latest and newest ones they have up.
What is this? July 13th, 2010 at 09:49 PM
Yup, seems pretty lame to me.
Gman July 14th, 2010 at 01:37 PM
How is the cube being super overprices un-apple like? That's exactly what apple does best!
byte_order July 15th, 2010 at 11:11 AM
The *lack of enough sales* of an overpriced but well-designed device is what made the Cube un-apple like.