In Pictures: Tech's biggest flops of 2012 (so far)

The tech world moves so fast that you've probably forgotten about at least some of the big flops that have already happened this year. Here's a quick rundown to keep you in the loop.

Everyone gets caught up in the excitement over the next big thing--especially in the tech world. Unfortunately, all too often, an overhyped "next big thing" turns out to be less than awesome. Luckily for tech companies, technology moves so quickly that most people quickly forget a disappointing product or service in the buildup to the next surefire winner. At PCWorld, though, we like to reminisce.

Here are the biggest flops of 2012--so far.

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