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willed · Oct 18, 2004, 02:17 PM

Why would anyone buy an HP iPod over an Apple one?? Have they released any sales figures? Obviously Apple is trying to make the platform seem more open, but what's the point if HP are just selling the same product but re-branded? I don't get it.

ManOfSteal · Oct 18, 2004, 02:19 PM

The point is that the hPod isn't the kicker for Apple (or anybody else for that matter)...what's important for Apple is that HP is bundling iTunes with every machine out the door and that will help iTMS/iTunes/iPod/Apple in the long run...

MacMan4000 · Oct 18, 2004, 02:24 PM

I thought it was because stupid windowse people see an apple on something and automatically think it won't work with there computers... so now they see an hp logo and think "yippee I can buy one of these things now, they finally made it work with my computer!"

bstone · Oct 18, 2004, 02:25 PM

Good move by Apple.

Does this mean that we should recommend HPs to our "PC only" friends?

E's Lil Theorem · Oct 18, 2004, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by MacMan4000:
I thought it was because stupid windowse people see an apple on something and automatically think it won't work with there computers... so now they see an hp logo and think "yippee I can buy one of these things now, they finally made it work with my computer!"

What he said. HP is banking on the already established iPod brand. They believe they can make more money this way instead of starting from scratch with their own player like Dell did.

turtle777 · Oct 18, 2004, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by willed:
Why would anyone buy an HP iPod over an Apple one??

Price.

-t

xi_hyperon · Oct 18, 2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by MacMan4000:
I thought it was because stupid windowse people see an apple on something and automatically think it won't work with there computers... so now they see an hp logo and think "yippee I can buy one of these things now, they finally made it work with my computer!"

Well put.

E's Lil Theorem · Oct 18, 2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by turtle777:
Price.

-t

Aren't they priced the same? I think they are...

turtle777 · Oct 18, 2004, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by E's Lil Theorem:
Aren't they priced the same? I think they are...

SRP, yes.

But in reality, you'll be able to find hPod's for around $280 /$ 380 in some places.

-t

the_glassman · Oct 18, 2004, 02:47 PM

Not to mention the strong market presence HP already has over Apple in most areas. Do you think Wal*Mart or Radio Shack would be selling Apple iPods? Probably never, but the more outlets there are to purchase an iPod, the more they will sell. It's a great idea, even if some people think it makes no sense.

nredman · Oct 18, 2004, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by MacMan4000:
I thought it was because stupid windowse people see an apple on something and automatically think it won't work with there computers... so now they see an hp logo and think "yippee I can buy one of these things now, they finally made it work with my computer!"

i hear apples have good graphics

ManOfSteal · Oct 18, 2004, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by nredman:
i hear apples have good graphics

MACS do, not sure on them Apples you speak of...

Ghoser777 · Oct 18, 2004, 07:32 PM

I know my Media Access Control address has some spiffy graphics.

hardcat1970 · Oct 18, 2004, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by the_glassman:
Not to mention the strong market presence HP already has over Apple in most areas. Do you think Wal*Mart or Radio Shack would be selling Apple iPods? Probably never, but the more outlets there are to purchase an iPod, the more they will sell. It's a great idea, even if some people think it makes no sense.

hp has more sales channels than apple has. And that will lead to more sales and more exposures for ipod.

Spliffdaddy · Oct 18, 2004, 07:41 PM

HP expects to sell more iPods in the first month than Apple sold in 2 years.

brapper · Oct 18, 2004, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by manofsteal:
MACS do, not sure on them Apples you speak of...

what about that IMAC?
can you play DOOM on it?

but about the question at hand, i have yet to see a HP iPod. Or even hear anyone else mention them. But if nothing else, it's good to have them on a PC website for reasons mentioned above.

ManOfSteal · Oct 18, 2004, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by brapper:
can you play DOOM on it?

You can, but it's not optimized...however, AOL Optimized� runs stellar!

Eriamjh · Oct 19, 2004, 06:13 AM

The point of the hPod is to sell more iPods since an hPod IS an iPod!

Either way, Apple wins.

Apple Pro Underwear · Oct 19, 2004, 06:20 AM

i always thought the hpod was to team up against the dell dj along with the ipod

apple and hp vs. dell

d4nth3m4n · Oct 19, 2004, 08:42 AM

didn't dell used to sell iPods in its catalogs and online store? or am i making that up? cos if they did, they must be kicking themselves on this one.

ManOfSteal · Oct 19, 2004, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
didn't dell used to sell iPods in its catalogs and online store? or am i making that up? cos if they did, they must be kicking themselves on this one.

Yep.

d4nth3m4n · Oct 19, 2004, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by manofsteal:
Yep.

could there be any chance in hell that they have made more money with their dellPod line than they would have just selling iPods in their store?

dell must be kicking themselves.

Superchicken · Oct 19, 2004, 02:14 PM

The point is, Carly wants in Jobs pants.

Seriously though, aligning themselves with Apple can't hurt them, it brings them more respect something HP doesn't get from a lot of people, it gives them a great product to resell, it gives them an already established brand to merge with another brand. It gives Apple free add space with HP, it means the iPod ends up wherever HP is sold, it means people who have a Pavilion, Printer, Scanner and Camera by HP will want HP's iPod too where as they might not have bought it previously.

HP appeals to a very different market than Apple does, this helps a lot.

mixin visuals · Oct 19, 2004, 10:00 PM

this is major. major forces are now joining forces.

now apple is "defining" mainstream culture

powerful to say the least

typoon · Oct 20, 2004, 08:17 PM

I've actually seen the HP iPod in Costco. It's getting pretty main stream when you see one there.

Millennium · Oct 20, 2004, 08:30 PM

I'd love to think that it's an experiment by Apple, and that if it goes well they'll open it up further.

Sadly, that's probably not the case. Jobs would never allow it.

Lancer409 · Oct 21, 2004, 03:06 AM

http://www.woot.com/

iPod+HP 20GB
iPod. HP. 20GB. $259.

$259.99__
_$5.00 S&H

description.
By now, you should all know what an iPod is. This is the 20GB version made for HP by Apple. It features the Click Wheel that was first introduced on the iPod mini and stores about 5,000 songs

New, retail boxed, complete, 1 year hp warranty.

if you need more info, google it.

That's the point of the hPod

you guys have 'til Midnight =)