New Behringer Shredder: With USB?!?!

From a company that is so European its scary (ever seen the movie Hostel you'll never want to go there), comes a revolutionary combination of axe and technology that probably won't scare anyone, but will cause a scene at every Guitar Center around the country. The new-fanmgled contraption is called the USB Guitart iAxe393 (It is white of course, as the "i" reference feeds off of Apple Inc.'s success with the iPod). Don't believe me- check out these pictures:

Imagine calling your laptop your 'new stompbox'


Not even a real 1/4" output (just for headphones)!


Pretty much most guitarists would rather play their own axe, with their pedals, effects and amp. The most feasible and likely application of this will be beginner computer musicians who want an easy way to get great guitar sounds; it comes bundled with its own virtuakl amp/fx rack. Also, for guitarists on the move- this guitar IS its own USB audio interface- nothing else required to hook up (unlike M-Audio's Jam Lab (essentailly a 1/4" guitar in to USB interface). You could whip it out on the tour bus or on the plane andshred like crazy while it records on your lap. All for only $149.99 MAP? Due to the huge expansion of the amount of USB gerar on the market and cheaply made Fender-replica guitars, Behringer has taken advantage of a wide potential customer base with a unique product.