With the unparalleled success of both the iPod and iPhone, Apple has become celebrated for sleek devices that fly off the shelves. But deep in the annals of Apple history are a number of products that were, put simply, commercial flops. With all eyes now focusing on the potential release of an Apple tablet, it might be a good time to take a look back at some of Apple's product disasters. More details on each of these products can be found on Yoni Heisler's blog, iOnApple.
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