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BoCo · 09-16-2003, 10:00 PM

Sad, sad, retardedly stupid day:

Googlegear.com had officially changed it's name to ZipZoomFly.com because they are complete nincumpoops.

Who else is completely disappointed and nauseated by this very bad marketing decision?

glytch · 09-16-2003, 10:05 PM

Zip....zoom....fly? .....what the hell? Did they at least give us a reason?

BoCo · 09-16-2003, 10:12 PM

Here's the "reason"

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Dear Googlegear Shoppers,

When we were founded in 1998, it was with the focus of offering a seemingly endless selection of assorted products. We've recently decided to change our name because it no longer represents our very concentrated focus: performance computer upgrades with no frills.

"ZipZoomFly" is a tribute to the speed at which computer technology evolves, as well as our commitment to Zip, Zoom, and Fly along with the speed of technology so that we'll always be bringing you the latest parts and accessories for your computer system!

If you haven't shopped with us lately, we invite you to come by and see us again. We're a CNET and Dealtime-certified, ResellerRatings Elite and Bizrate Gold store, as well as Intel Corporation's "Etailer of the Year." Come find out why!

Click here to read the press release about our name change: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Servic...09-15-2003.jsp
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The_Dude · 09-16-2003, 10:15 PM

looks and sounds extremely stupid.

Boner · 09-16-2003, 10:18 PM

I always wondered if they would run into trouble with Google over trademark.

Maybe there is really another reason for the change.

juanvaldes · 09-16-2003, 10:18 PM

to quote BoCo from #TFP.

STUUUUUUUPIDDDD!!!!!

but well, as long as they have great prices and quick shipping I'll still buy from them.

BoCo · 09-16-2003, 10:18 PM

Before:

"Dude, where'd you get that mobo?"
"Uh, I got it at Googlegear."

Now:

"Dude, where'd you get that mobo?"
"Uh, I got it at ZipZoomFly."

Just doesn't have the same ring to it.

steveincolumbus · 09-16-2003, 10:22 PM

why does that look like a bean in their logo?

God of Thunder · 09-17-2003, 04:25 AM

I'll still shop from them, but it sounded much cooler to say I was ordering from Googlegear than from Zipzoomfly.

I mean it just sounds like one of those failed dot coms.

rubicon · 09-17-2003, 09:14 AM

I used to work in Koreatown (in LA). I'll never forget the name of a computer store that had closed down. It was called:

ShineVery Computers

I'm not sure which is worse - ZipZoomFly or ShineVery.

twister002 · 09-17-2003, 11:18 AM

At least ShineVery had an Engrish angle to it.

jujueye · 09-17-2003, 02:28 PM

crap.....I thought it WAS connected to google. HAhaha...what a dork...

JBX · 09-17-2003, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boner
I always wondered if they would run into trouble with Google over trademark.

Maybe there is really another reason for the change.

That's what I was thinking.

Boner · 09-21-2003, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BoCo
Here's the "reason"

<hr>
Dear Googlegear Shoppers,

When we were founded in 1998, it was with the focus of offering a seemingly endless selection of assorted products. We've recently decided to change our name because it no longer represents our very concentrated focus: performance computer upgrades with no frills.

"ZipZoomFly" is a tribute to the speed at which computer technology evolves, as well as our commitment to Zip, Zoom, and Fly along with the speed of technology so that we'll always be bringing you the latest parts and accessories for your computer system!

If you haven't shopped with us lately, we invite you to come by and see us again. We're a CNET and Dealtime-certified, ResellerRatings Elite and Bizrate Gold store, as well as Intel Corporation's "Etailer of the Year." Come find out why!

Click here to read the press release about our name change: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Servic...09-15-2003.jsp
<hr>

Hmm... looks like they've updated their reason...

Quote:

Please note: The website formerly known as Googlegear.com is not now and has never been associated with Google Inc., and is now zipzoomfly.com.

To go to zipzoomfly.com, click here.

BoCo · 09-22-2003, 05:08 AM

I think everyone here needs to send them an email letting them know how rediculous their new name is.

service@ZipZoomFly.com < click to email

Flesh · 09-22-2003, 05:27 AM

googlegear.com is now http://www.google.com/googlegear.html .. maybe google wants to sell stuff now so they wanted that url?

MontanaXVI · 09-22-2003, 07:13 AM

as long as they offer the same products prices and service as in the past i will still buy from them.

shalafi · 09-22-2003, 07:53 AM

I just assumed Google finally got around to telling them either change it or we'll see you in court, but i agree its a stupid name.

SecretMethod70 · 09-22-2003, 09:33 AM

Sounds like a crazy Japanese name for a special move in an arcade game.

Seriously...say it really fast and make it high pitched at the end.....

ZipZoomFLYYYYEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Anyways, that's got to be one of the stupidest names I've ever heard.

sixate · 09-22-2003, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BoCo
I think everyone here needs to send them an email letting them know how rediculous their new name is.

service@ZipZoomFly.com < click to email

I already did... Twice. I fucking hate the new name.

BoCo · 09-22-2003, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sixate
I already did... Twice. I fucking hate the new name.

Same here. Then I sent Newegg an email and told them they're going to be getting all my future business. They seemed pleased by that.

09-16-2003, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	ZipZoomFly.com Sad, sad, retardedly stupid day: Googlegear.com had officially changed it's name to ZipZoomFly.com because they are complete nincumpoops. Who else is completely disappointed and nauseated by this very bad marketing decision? __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

09-16-2003, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
glytch I am not permanent. Location: Tennessee	Zip....zoom....fly? .....what the hell? Did they at least give us a reason? __________________ If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg

09-16-2003, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	Here's the "reason" <hr> Dear Googlegear Shoppers, When we were founded in 1998, it was with the focus of offering a seemingly endless selection of assorted products. We've recently decided to change our name because it no longer represents our very concentrated focus: performance computer upgrades with no frills. "ZipZoomFly" is a tribute to the speed at which computer technology evolves, as well as our commitment to Zip, Zoom, and Fly along with the speed of technology so that we'll always be bringing you the latest parts and accessories for your computer system! If you haven't shopped with us lately, we invite you to come by and see us again. We're a CNET and Dealtime-certified, ResellerRatings Elite and Bizrate Gold store, as well as Intel Corporation's "Etailer of the Year." Come find out why! Click here to read the press release about our name change: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Servic...09-15-2003.jsp <hr> __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

09-16-2003, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	looks and sounds extremely stupid. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal Last edited by The_Dude; 09-16-2003 at 10:33 PM..

09-16-2003, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	Before: "Dude, where'd you get that mobo?" "Uh, I got it at Googlegear." Now: "Dude, where'd you get that mobo?" "Uh, I got it at ZipZoomFly." Just doesn't have the same ring to it. __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

09-16-2003, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	I always wondered if they would run into trouble with Google over trademark. Maybe there is really another reason for the change.

09-16-2003, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	to quote BoCo from #TFP. STUUUUUUUPIDDDD!!!!! but well, as long as they have great prices and quick shipping I'll still buy from them.

09-16-2003, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
steveincolumbus Psycho Location: BFE, Kentucky	why does that look like a bean in their logo?

09-17-2003, 04:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	I'll still shop from them, but it sounded much cooler to say I was ordering from Googlegear than from Zipzoomfly. I mean it just sounds like one of those failed dot coms. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

09-17-2003, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	I used to work in Koreatown (in LA). I'll never forget the name of a computer store that had closed down. It was called: ShineVery Computers I'm not sure which is worse - ZipZoomFly or ShineVery. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

09-17-2003, 11:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
twister002 Crazy	At least ShineVery had an Engrish angle to it.

09-17-2003, 02:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	crap.....I thought it WAS connected to google. HAhaha...what a dork...

09-22-2003, 05:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	I think everyone here needs to send them an email letting them know how rediculous their new name is. service@ZipZoomFly.com < click to email __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

09-22-2003, 05:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Flesh Psycho	googlegear.com is now http://www.google.com/googlegear.html .. maybe google wants to sell stuff now so they wanted that url?

09-22-2003, 07:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	as long as they offer the same products prices and service as in the past i will still buy from them. __________________ Spank you very much

09-22-2003, 07:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
shalafi ARRRRRRRRRR Location: Stuart, Florida	I just assumed Google finally got around to telling them either change it or we'll see you in court, but i agree its a stupid name.

09-22-2003, 09:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Sounds like a crazy Japanese name for a special move in an arcade game. Seriously...say it really fast and make it high pitched at the end..... ZipZoomFLYYYYEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Anyways, that's got to be one of the stupidest names I've ever heard. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling