4. Macintosh TV

Originally released back in 1993, the Macintosh TV sought to bridge the gap between two burgeoning trends of the early 1990s: a standalone TV set, and the personal computer. Essentially, the machine embodied a bulky Mac computer base, coupled with a screen that could also double as a standalone TV monitor, complete with analog cable connections. Unfortunately, there was no way to enjoy both parts of the product at the same time, and users had to manually switch between the TV or PC interface. It was essentially a computer with a TV screen as the monitor, and for $2,000, it wasn’t a particularly unique or affordable entertainment experience.

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