TripIt app coming, in need of a name 38
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:43 am EST
If you’ve ever done any traveling, you’re likely familiar with all of the documents, itineraries, maps, and everything else you need to keep track of. TripIt exists to get everything you need for your trip in one place, pulling in your flight and cruise itineraries, maps, and, well, everything, into one neat and accessible package. The San Francisco-based company has released apps for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android, along with their desktop and mobile web interfaces, but a webOS app was not in the cards.
webOS developers James Harris and Articus from Synactix would have none of that, and were actually working with TripIt to make an official webOS client. The app was more or less complete when TripIt decided against gracing the app with their name. That left Harris and Articus with a functional and beautiful TripIt app with no name. What good is making an app if you’re not going to release it, right? That’s what they thought, so the app is still going to go public, just minus the official TripIt endorsement.
Thus, it needs a new name. They’re taking suggestions until noon Pacific Time on Wednesday. The winner gets to see their suggested name on an app in the App Catalog, what more could you possibly need? How about a year’s subscription to TripIt Pro, worth $50? Yeah, you’ll get that too, that way you can take full advantage of that app you’ve so named. If you’ve got a name you think fits, post it in the forum thread to throw your hat in the ring. Our suggestion: Triptastic.
Source: Synactix
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You can also post to twitter to help spread the word and show TripIt how awesome the webOS community is by using the following:
My proposed name for the @TripIt client for HP @Palm #webOS by @Syntactix http://bit.ly/dKhHPs is:
TripTracker, TripTrax, Trip logger, travel caddy, travel buddy, open course, MeGo... Will think of more In the morning.
I would take TrippIn over tripit any day. Even TrippinInIt. As a child of the 70s, I like TruckIn, but wouldn't expect many to remember when that was a synonym for "going".
It will be available in the coming months...
Nah, very soon. The app is ready to go right now with the exception of the rebranding requirement. Once we pick a name, give us a week, 2 tops.
StripIt (Super.. TripIt) will be a money maker !!
TripThat, Road TripIt, TripYou, Trip-y, Trip-ster, Triper, TripThem...............
"TRIPLET"
Tripster, WeTripit, PalmTrips,
I was also going to say trip buddy,
Tripman, trip manager, tripdocs, tripcore, tripin', travelit, tripple T [like AAA], Trip assistant, trip A...
RipTit
TripThat or TripOn or Tripster or Tripple (I like words that rhyme with nipple)
My suggestion would be Web-O-Trip or Web-U-Trip or Web-UR-Trip
Don't ya just love it when HPalm opens their big mouth for webOS 2.0 details? But when it comes to a release date, they keep their dumb mouths shut? Or a possible reason for delays? Even tripit can release faster than you hp or sprint or whoever has the update!
Suggestions for new name:
1. E.T.A.
2. Web Tripper
3. Web Ticket
4. Phone Ticket
I'll stop now.
Ez Trip, TripOut, TripIn,
Journey.
izleta, it is Trip It in croatian
Just make it ՕTripIt
I won't charge you for the two dots. :)
How about a nice and simple 'Itinerary'.
Does what it says on the tin, no need for silly witicisms.
Oddly... or not so oddly I suppose... my first thought was of crApple.
If nothing else, they have strong branding and have completely taken over the letter I. :(
Will the app be free or paid?
"The San Francisco-based company has released apps for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android... but a webOS app was not in the cards. WebOS developers (stepped up), when TripIt decided against gracing the app with their name"
How about "Functionally Upgraded TripIt" or just "FU TripIt" for short?
Traveler TI or just Traveler
I am grateful to the developers, but this does make me wonder about WebOS' app situation. WebOS just can't seem to get the 'name-brand' apps that the other platforms are getting.
Then again, I suppose WP7 isn't getting Pandora...
As for a name: I suggest: twip-it.
Destination.
ok my 2cs worth:
Trips-R-us
ITrip
UTrip
PTrip
Etrip
Jtrip
Otrip
Wetrip
webTrip
MyTripTk
NetTrip
TripPlanet
TRIPing
that's it 4 nowTrip....
How about TheTrip?
tripsy or trippin'
Yea, I am going to come up with a name for it, in the coming months...
Okay - I will offer my suggestion too.
MyTrakir or eTrakir
A simple and unique play on the 'Tracker' word.
Let me know when I win so I can collect my prize - lol.
Palm Trip or Handy trip or Travel planner
Since it will document your trip, how about TripDocs.
Hp/Palm's "trippin"
Let me get this straight..an application was written at no cost to them that will increase their exposure, benefit their customers and improve their delivery and they are dissing it?
I am currently in the trial period for Trip It Pro and would love a seemless app. But I think we should 'get out the vote' on this and blast them with emails to endorse this app on their web site at least even if they won't allow the name to be used.
Help Me Travel
A to B
Travel Organizer
PreTrip
TripPre
Tryppyr (is that web 2.0 enough? ;P)
Itinerator
Triply
that's it from me for now. I'm just happy that this app is coming. I love TripIt.
TripMe
Suggestions:
Where2Be
Where2Go
WebOS2Go
WebOS2Be
Time2Go
Ready2Go
WebVac
WebOSVac
Web4Vac
WebOS4Vac