Companies often release new, trendy products to mark their anniversaries, and Apple is obviously one of them. Back in 1997, Apple launched the famous Twentieth Anniversary Mac. The computer was a cute machine that featured a very thin (remember it was 1997) screen and a detachable track-pad, as opposed to their regular mouse.
The problem was that only very rich Apple collectors could afford them, because at an initial price of $7,499, who would’ve dared?! The computer was a flop, and after a few short months, the price dropped to $1,995 below the cost of production. Obviously, the anniversary Macs weren’t selling.
Monowheel Vehicles
It is truly incredible to discover what people considered "brilliant ideas" back in the day. In 1869, someone had the genius idea of introducing a mono-wheel vehicle; meaning a motorized vehicle with only one wheel. And yes, that is exactly as safe as it sounds.
Four wheels is great, two wheels is a bit risky, but one wheel? That's just madness. Logically, this fabulous idea died almost instantly after people realized it was totally unsafe, very loud, and extremely difficult to pilot. but hey, you can try a unicycle instead!
The Phone-Answering Robot
Even more so than now, the 60s and 70s saw a huge fascination with robots and futuristic themes. In 1964, someone decided to build a phone-answering robot, and at first, it seemed like a great idea. The only problem was that, it was more like a phone-picking-up robot, since it couldn't talk back, play a greeting or message, or even record the caller's voice!
In theory, it was a good idea, but practically, it just didn't hold up. Sure, it looked incredibly cool and made you look like you had C-3PO from 'Star Wars' as your personal receptionist, but, sadly, it didn't simply didn't work.
The 20th Anniversary Mac
Companies often release new, trendy products to mark their anniversaries, and Apple is obviously one of them. Back in 1997, Apple launched the famous Twentieth Anniversary Mac. The computer was a cute machine that featured a very thin (remember it was 1997) screen and a detachable track-pad, as opposed to their regular mouse.
The problem was that only very rich Apple collectors could afford them, because at an initial price of $7,499, who would've dared?! The computer was a flop, and after a few short months, the price dropped to $1,995 below the cost of production. Obviously, the anniversary Macs weren't selling.