# 10 Microsoft BOB

BOB launched in 1995 had definitely made a mark in the tech market as it received the seventh rank in PC World magazine’s list of the 25 worst tech products of all time. It, which provided a new non-technical interface to desktop computing operations, was widely publicized prior to its launch under the codename “Utopia” by the company engineers. The logo was also promising as it featured the “O” in BOB as a yellow smiley wearing black goggles. The device was envisaged to replace the desktop of Windows 3.1 and 95 and its design was aimed at novice users.

But the novelty in its design, the cartoons assistants and virtual pathways to applications, caused more confusion than clarity. Later, accepting the failure the company decided to withdraw the product.

# 9 Apple PowerMac G4 Cube  

"This is a stunning product, quite possibly the most beautiful we've ever designed," Jobs said at the launch of PowerMac G4 Cube in 2000. But it became a black mark on the success story of Steve Jobs.

Though considered a style triumph, the 8-inch desktop struggled in the market because of its high $1,799 price, design defects and inability to upgrade to more powerful graphic components. A year later, Apple announced that they are pulling the Cube back.