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322 points LorenDB | 9 comments | | HN request time: 0.838s | source | bottom
1. jckahn ◴[] No.42143348[source]
The name of this product is infuriating.
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2. pteraspidomorph ◴[] No.42143372[source]
Oh boy, I didn't even notice until I read your comment!
3. garyfirestorm ◴[] No.42143374[source]
Nvm I see it now

Why is that? I don’t see any problems with this particular name. Valve index and oculus rift aren’t that amazing either.

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4. LorenDB ◴[] No.42143379[source]
The name is Relativty, which is one 'i' off from the normal spelling of relativity.
5. esafak ◴[] No.42143436[source]
It's more searchable?
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6. internet101010 ◴[] No.42143453[source]
No, it will just get auto-corrected. Removing a letter from a word as a brand name is dumb; it is no different than parents naming their kid a normal name with stupid spelling and thinking they are original/creative.
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7. datashaman ◴[] No.42143684{3}[source]
Put quotes around brand names.

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Relativty%22

8. alluro2 ◴[] No.42143953[source]
"RelativityVR" or similar would arguably be equally good for search, clearer purpose/context from the get-go, and much easier to communicate, vs " 'Relativity', but without second 'I' " ...
9. Kototama ◴[] No.42145492[source]
It's even more confusing for non native speakers.