9 top tech flops

Whether victims of excessive hype or consumer stinginess, these would-be sizzlers are likely to fizzle this holiday season.

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T-Mobile G1
T-Mobile G1
Price: $179 (with two-year contract)

Google's hotly anticipated push into operating systems for mobile phones was a media sensation, but HTC's version of its Android-powered device is falling short of the hype. Critics say the "Google phone," which went on sale Oct. 22, is a little clunky with design flaws like no earphone jack and an oddly jutting chin. Close, but no iPhone killer.
By Scott Moritz, writer

NEXT: Zune video MP3 player
Last updated November 03 2008: 2:10 PM ET
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