Hewlett Packard and Ipod?
brettw22
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Am I missing something here? This isn't the same IPOD that Apple has had out for a while, right?
I've been on HP's site and seen their Ipod, but it's laid out differently than the Apple version. Why the 2 different manufacturer/designs on the same product?
I've been on HP's site and seen their Ipod, but it's laid out differently than the Apple version. Why the 2 different manufacturer/designs on the same product?
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They are exactly the same, but the HP iPod comes with iTunes for Windows only.
And it's got an HP logo with the Apple logo on the back
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They're doing that because HP can produce them quicker and cheaper than Apple. Both are identical in operation and what-not, seeing it's still Apple making everything for it except the harddrive.Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
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I wonder if there's gonna be some QC issues with HP at the helm.......
Not that HP doesn't make a good product......but Apple definitely rules in their build quality of their stuff from what I've noticed......comment comment comment comment. bitchy. -
I've been wondering the same thing. Seeing it's only an HP HD, who knows how bad they can jack that up. haha Again, we shall see...Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
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I checked one out at Fry's today and it seemed pretty cool.
I have a Creative Zen Xtra 40GB that I like, but it's a bit on the bulky side. The problem with the IPOD's is that you're supposed to send it in to have something as simple as the battery replaced on it. I guess that's a moot point past the warranty stages, but that's irritating.
The combination of the touchwheel and the soft touch buttons though is pretty nice. It has a good tactile feel.....though, i'd wonder what the longevity is of a touchwheel that has to be pliable enough to be depressed for the soft touch buttons beneath it.
EDIT: I thought that the latest version of the Ipod was the touch scroll wheel and then the 4 circular touch buttons above it......maybe that's the design prior to what's out now, but already one benefit of HP being involved is that the pricepoints all dropped $100 on all the models.comment comment comment comment. bitchy. -
Actually guys- HP and Apple iPods are manufactured on the same line . The only difference is the logo. The build quality will remain the same. The prices are also the same. The $100 decrease is because Apple did not release a 60GB version like everyone expected. If it comes it will occupy the $499.00 price point. BTW I own the 3G iPod (smooth scroll wheel four buttons). It is IMHO the BEST sounding player out there (w/ lossless codec).2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
