The 20 Biggest Tech Failures of 2010

As we wrap up 2010, it's a good time to look back at some of the most notable tech failures of the year..

The HP Slate

Even before Apple released the iPad, HP was positioning itself as a main competitor. The HP Slate was supposed to have everything the iPad didn't—Adobe Flash, front and rear cameras, USB input, removable storage—but plans changed when HP acquired Palm. Suddenly, the Slate went dark, eventually emerging as a business tablet with limited appeal. It was so limited, in fact, that HP expected to sell only 5000 units, but "exceeded expectations" with 9000 orders.

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