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i.Beat blaxx, The Terribly Named MP3 Player

Posted by Brian Leahy - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:21 AM

Normally, TheFeed wouldn't report on another run-of-the-mill mp3 player that boasts a tiny size, multiple format playback, and decent battery life... except this one has the worst name ever.

TrekStor is introducing the "i.Beat Blaxx". Say it again out loud to yourself if you don't get it. Sounds an awful lot like, "I beat blacks," which is no surprise because that's exactly what the device is called.

TrekStor, does no one at your company realize that this is a terrible name? What about your lawyers or marketing people?

Engadget: TrekStor showcases i.Beat blaxx portable media player




Comment(s)

Posted by milhouse91 - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:36 AM

Oh sh*t, that's funny! Michael Vick is coming out with one named i.Beat dogzz

Posted by HenNaHito - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:36 AM

Wow, the mp3 for the neo nazi set, LOL! Beat a minority while listening to a podcast of Mein Kampf. Really though, they had to know how that sounds when they came up with the name. A**holes.

Posted by HeXeH - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:39 AM

pretty messed up if you ask me. The media will be all over this one i bet and the company is gonna get so many lawsuites.... ouch

Posted by HenNaHito - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:43 AM

yeah, you can pick one up and brood in your moms basement about how everyone hates you, and you dont fit in...emo lame.

Posted by CappinCurt - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:51 AM

What a bunch of effing idiots!

Posted by deleted_DBD46442-ECAC-4FEA-B0D7-B0DEB0D72615 - Friday, August 24, 2007 10:58 AM

what do you think they were trying to say in the title? some thing about beatboxing lol

Posted by sleekonia - Friday, August 24, 2007 11:00 AM

thats the funniest ish i've heard in a long time. thats freakin awsome lol.

Posted by Rootbeer120 - Friday, August 24, 2007 11:06 AM

holy sh##!!! tahts funny as hell, only if i could see the reaction on the peoples faces when they announced the name.

Posted by Buckinut - Friday, August 24, 2007 11:09 AM

thats too funny. i wonder what they were thinkin when they named this

Posted by Senninkai - Friday, August 24, 2007 11:12 AM

Dumb asses god let the suing begin, funny tho.

Posted by deleted_DBD46442-ECAC-4FEA-B0D7-B0DEB0D72615 - Friday, August 24, 2007 1:04 PM

they should make a video of them telling the name to a black family.

Posted by Schizorogue - Friday, August 24, 2007 1:18 PM

yep, they are going to have to release a white version and name it "I.Beat Whitey"
and lets not forget about the hispanic's they can name it "I.Beat Specs." lol
u may not think its funny but i do lol

Posted by majorpayne418 - Friday, August 24, 2007 2:02 PM

Wow....ROFLLMAO....GTFO!

Posted by deleted_DBD46442-ECAC-4FEA-B0D7-B0DEB0D72615 - Friday, August 24, 2007 2:03 PM

i think its hilarious and people should be able to believe and hate whoever they want.

Posted by zkater360 - Friday, August 24, 2007 3:03 PM

"I Beat Blacks?" LMAO

Posted by deleted_DBD46442-ECAC-4FEA-B0D7-B0DEB0D72615 - Friday, August 24, 2007 3:25 PM

the new apple iLynch

Posted by Dukefnnukem - Friday, August 24, 2007 3:58 PM

And now introducing the new and improved I.beat line of mp3 players!! i.Beat Blaxx!! It comes pre-loaded with swing low and old man river!!

Posted by Auganaut - Friday, August 24, 2007 5:02 PM

And don't forget "Camptown races". You have to unlock that song. I see the NAACP lining up to protest it right now.

Posted by TheAlliedCentralAxis - Friday, August 24, 2007 5:08 PM

Schizorogue, nice one! LOL! I wonder if they'll have a i.beat joos version with the song that goes "burn baby, burn" in it?

Posted by TheFactory - Friday, August 24, 2007 5:49 PM

No one else has said it, so I will....

...Whats next, the "iBeat Off"? I guess that would be the video version?


I feel wrong, so wrong.

Posted by Warsteel - Friday, August 24, 2007 7:02 PM

Methinks they did this for the publicity- unless they are owned by the Aryan Nations...

Posted by colourings - Friday, August 24, 2007 7:57 PM

Racism is still alive, they just be concealing it.

Posted by GrandReaper999 - Friday, August 24, 2007 8:20 PM

Wicked.
Now we can all load up some david allen coe into our i.beat blaxx mp3 players and start dishing out smiley's like we're Derek Vinyard.

Who the F**K comes up with this stuff?@!^%#&^%??!!

Posted by deleted_DBD46442-ECAC-4FEA-B0D7-B0DEB0D72615 - Friday, August 24, 2007 9:07 PM

smart people now shut it or i'll curbstomp you.

Posted by tengen - Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:54 PM

Funny and disturbing at the same time....

Posted by Gondor - Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:22 PM

That is the best name ever for a product. I love it. I'm going to give them as gifts to everyone I know. They should have Eric Cartman listening to one of those when they start the new season of South Park. That is so freakin' hilarious. :D

Posted by TyphoonX - Monday, August 27, 2007 1:20 AM

that's hilarious. I'm not a racist, but dude, I wouldn't even care if they cam out with (i.Beat Juice) *I beat jews* I am jewish... wouldn't offend me. xD

Posted by punkndrublic1876 - Wednesday, September 5, 2007 1:28 AM

They have the lawsuits comin. Publicity stunt??? If someone can sue mcdonalds for 2 million for havin cheese on the burger than these guys are screweeeeed

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