The Top 10 Worst Gadgets of 2007 as Chosen by Popular Mechanics

1. Palm Foleo | $599 (not available)

2. Apple TV | $299

3. LG Chocolate VX8550 | Price Varies

4. Ugobe Pleo | $350

5. Black & Decker SPT100 Specialty Performance Hand Tool | $40

6. Violet Nabaztag | $165

7. Husky 5-in-1 Drywall Tool | $15

8. Microsoft Zune | $150 to $250

9. 3001 AD Trimersion HMD | $595

10. Ironman Resolution Vibration Trainer | $2000

Here's an example of one of the "gadgets." :



 

# 4. Ugobe Pleo | $350

In all fairness, the Pleo isn’t out yet. But from all of Pleo-related online chatter, magazine features and morning show appearances, you’d think it was the next Wii. This robotic baby dinosaur is, on paper, a technological marvel, with a slew of sensors (including foot-mounted ones that detect texture) and behavioral software. It’s the kind of product some geeks can’t resist following. But look closer. What, exactly, is the Pleo?

This $350 toy, which has been delayed for more than a year, is the follow-up to the Furby, everybody’s favorite chirping mechanical fad. The Pleo will supposedly do many things, such as respond to your voice and face, which could make it a loveably creepy step up from Wowwee’s successful robot toys. Unfortunately, for most of us, it isn’t. Sure, the kids will be begging for it, but if you are past Bar Mitzvah age, Pleo will likely do more to frighten you than stimulate you.







See the entire slide show from Popular Mechanics of  Top 10 Worst Gadgets of 2007   ◄    here.

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I'm not so sure about this list.

Does anyone own Zune or Chocolate?

And Pleo isn't even on the market yet.  Yeah, it's overpriced, but who knows?

Anyone have their own "pick" for a worst gadget?