HP + IPod....

[aphex]

Whats the difference between this "new" hp ipod and a regular ipod?

 

[fs5]

whoa, I was just about to post the same thing.

 

[pulse8]

Marketing.

 

[mchammer187]

nothing it has an hp logo on the back along with the apple

but i did hear it is going to be carried at staples

so i guess that is nice for some people

 

[Luden]

[Update #3] The Apple iPod + HP appears to be nothing more than a standard Apple iPod with a new HP box for reselling. It features the same white casing, Apple logo laser-etched on the back and comes in the same 20 + 40 GB configurations. HP is also offering iPod Tattoos - printable, precut, self-adhesive wraparound stickers to conform to the shape of the iPod.

source.

 

[desteffy]

makes sense to me. if you cant beat them, join them. hp is smart.

 

[BRObedoza]

iTunes is going to be preinstalled on HP machines too now right?

 

[ReiAyanami]

it features HCraq's awesomely bad tech support

 

[BlamoHammer]

Originally posted by: sleepmachine
iTunes is going to be preinstalled on HP machines too now right?

It already is.

 

[welst10]

Originally posted by: desteffy
makes sense to me. if you cant beat them, join them. hp is smart.

actually apple is the smart one for joining with hp. If hp endorsed another company (like dell does with creative), apple will be screwed.

 

[JonnyStarks]

Originally posted by: ReiAyanami
it features HCraq's awesomely bad tech support

I love HP tech support!
I've never had a bad experience with them. Second to none IMO

 

[fs5]

so what is the benefit for apple here? that iTunes will be installed on all hp machines?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5
so what is the benefit for apple here? that iTunes will be installed on all hp machines?

More sales to non-apple people. They're expanding their market exposure.

 

[deejayshakur]

couple this with the new linux-based, intervideo sold 'quickplay' technology (on the lovely new dv1000 laptop) and windows will soon be obsolete!