new gtlds .tech vs .technology

[1NiteStand]

I think the .tech gTLD is pretty cool, how about the .technology, how do you think it compares?

Tech could mean anything that starts with... tech obviously, like:

• technology
• technique
• technicality
• technical
• technician
• technophobe
• ..you get the picture

But I think most people understand "tech" as the short form of "technology", and if used cleverly, would make great domain names.. what do ya'll think? opinions and comments welcomed!

 

[Mr_Kumar]

though I don't have much understanding of new new gtlds, because these domains does not appeals to me. But I am quite sure about one thing... when it comes to domain name... shorter is always better than the longer version. So, I'll vote for .tech

 

[heartland]

.technology is really redundant with tech there. It is like .website competing with .web and .site. I think the longer ones are losing the battle.

 

[doubleU]

Good extensions for the technology niche, should gain respect from technology enthusiasts who are likely to be savvy enough to accept the shorter version .tech but .technology should have most prestige with some keywords and used by companies who have exact name.

 

[RU]

.tech of course

 

[Andy Dexter]

.technology is too long to be used as a domain extention.

 

[DGMDomains]

Shorter the better

.Tech

 

[bigdomainer]

I prefer the shorter extensions as well, so my vote is for .tech

 

[doubleU]

To draw a comparison lets use .com original intended for commercial organizations.

I'm sure it .com would not be fear its .commercial counterpart if it were released tomorrow has a new gTLD.

 

[1NiteStand]

@doubleU, I don't think I'd be suprised to see a .commercial and a .company at this point!

Shorter is most probably better... because of the shortness of course, but as a poster said before, some companies that are registered as "ABC Technology" may prefer ABC.technology because it's more professional perhaps. Well, if I was "ABC Technology" I would have both the short and long versions if they were viable (affordable options)

 

[doubleU]

@doubleU, I don't think I'd be suprised to see a .commercial and a .company at this point

.co should not worry about it's perceived .company counterpart either.

 

[TopShelf Domains]

I see it a little different but I agree shorter is generally better.

However, I see tech as more of a brandable possiblity..
ShaveTech
EuroTech
WindTech

Now technology is more like technology of a certain field,
Shave Technology
Euro Technology
Wind Technology

 

[dotplus]

.tech ,But.Tech was reserved too much.

 

[BrandChimp]

.Tech
Shorter and correct spelling in many languages.

example: Technology = Technologie in french.

 

[amirp]

it really depends on the domain. its not the general rules
I like Cloud.Technology better than Cloud.Tech
but i cannt say .Technology is better. it really depending on the keyword

 

[dotplus]

 

[Nanda Dianto]

I prefer .tech. People already know it nowadays that tech means technology. Most people (not domainer) is lazy to type long word domain to visit site. Tech word is widely known in the public market as technology. No more reason.

 

[Axc]

prefer .tech but dont think it makes .technology redundant
.technology sounds more professional,and goes better with certain keywords.
haptic.technology vs haptic.tech for example

 

[techname]

I like .tech. Can't really see the point of the long version.
Call me crazy, but I also like .tec, which is used by some companies.
BTW, just bought a .tech with cardboard in front of it.

 

[headsupp]

.tech has being blowing .technology out of the ball park with 10-20x daily regs. Fellas, don't miss out on the godaddy sale today. .tech domain are only $1 per.