History's 15 Worst Named Tech Products

What’s in a name? If we’re talking about some of the products on the list you’re about to read: some really bad ideas.

1. DigiScent iSmell

The DigiScent iSmell has gone down as one of the 25 Worst Tech Products Of All Time, according to PC World Magazine.

2. Burning Love Pouch

The Burning Love Pouch was a furry or felt iPod holder that limited control and screen access while leaving much of your device exposed.

3. Qwikster

Netflix is a company built on great ideas, but even the best occasionally have a misfire.

4. Eee PC 1101HA

While this 2009 Netbook was okay — CNET commends its battery life, screen size, and resolution — it ultimately suffered from being slower and more expensive than most of its competition.

5. The GIMP

GIMP (or GNU Image Manipulation Program) isn’t the best photo editor around, but it’s free and flexible if you’re looking for a cost affordable way of editing images.

6. Ogio Shling

Okay, golfers, we’ll admit that the Ogio Shling in itself is not a bad idea. It subverts the traditional shoulder strap for a double-strap system that evenly transports the load of your golf bag across your shoulders instead of burdening just one.

7. iMuffs Bluetooth Headphones

The iMuffs Bluetooth Headphones are one of many Bluetooth-enabled listening apparatuses built for iPhone and iPod.

8. The Pentax *ist Series

This model of Pentax DSLR is a 6.1 megapixel that comes equipped with a max resolution of 3008 x 2008, SD/MMC card slot, and a name that looks like it was picked by the MS-DOS Society. Seriously, what are we supposed to do with this?

9. Sony Bloggie

First, the feature set: 1080p video capture, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch swiveling LCD, rechargeable (and removable) lithium ion battery, mini HDMI connector, and the ability to charge via USB.

10. Chumby

The Chumby was actually a cute little guy, crafted from leather and plastic, running on Linux, and made to be fully customizable by the user.

11. Ecoxgear Ecoxbt

It’s a Bluetooth speaker, a speakerphone, completely waterproof, and we have no idea what to call it. Where does the logic come in naming your product something that is impossible for customers to pronounce?

12. The I’m Watch

“What your smartphone was missing before is finally here,” makers of the i’m Watch claim. Let’s see, what kind of special features set it apart?

13. Sumvision Squircle

What the heck is a Squircle? Apparently, it’s a square with rounded edges. It’s also an ultra-cheap SD card MP3 player, quite dated, and no longer available, if Amazon is to be believed.

14. Gizmondo

Things started out so well for this little handheld console. The Gizmondo boasted many features that could not be found at the time in its bigger-named competitors (Sony PSP/Nintendo DS), including Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, SMS/MMS, GPS and GPRS.

15. TrekStor’s i.Beat blaxx

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In 2007, TrekStor immediately changed the name of their i.Beat blaxx MP3 player in response to an open letter condemning the name (and the PR department) from Gizmodo.