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At the end of the new ipod commercials it says "ipod+hp." Does this just mean you can use your ipod on your hp? Was there some kind of deal between the two I wasn't aware of? What's going on with this>

HP is selling a rebranded 4th gen iPod. Hardware is identical to the Apple version. HP has a wide distribution net, so there should be more places you can buy it now. I'm not familiar with the licensing deal they worked out, or how software updates will be handled. Otherwise, identical, including cost.

iPod can already work on your HP, regardless of the manufacturer. iPod is Mac and PC compatable.

I am assuming with this iPod+HP it will come with some crappy programmed HP software that will just fuck your computer up. This HP partnership is completely pointless.

Thanks for the responses, guys.

my iPod works fine with my hp perfectly.

HP and Apple teamed up.

On all the new HPs, iTunes will come preinstalled.

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Originally Posted by willravel

iPod is Mac and PC compatable.

This is the most important thing you need to know about all ipods.

It's exactly like redlemon said.

The only difference is the HP logo on the back, and I think a minor price drop.

OK, enough with the guessing.

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Not content to allow the "Apple iPod from HP" to be dismissed as just an iPod clone from a second company, Hewlett-Packard has disclosed in an interview with iPodlounge both the company's new iPod-related product offerings and the actual differences between the Apple and HP versions of the iPod. "There are a lot of similarities between the two products," explained HP's Perry Ralph, Product Manager for the Apple iPod from HP, "we wanted to extend [the iPod] and integrate it more into the PC space and the digital entertainment space."

To that end, HP has demonstrated a new portable, LCD-equipped 4"x6" photo printer, the HP PhotoSmart 375 ($199), which can connect with the iPod via USB for direct digital printing. The printer can run off of battery power and also includes Bluetooth wireless functionality for direct print connections to cellular phones and other devices. HP has also introduced HPTunes, software compatible with Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center operating system "which lets iTunes music be played on the Media Center's extended interface," which Mr. Ralph explains was previously not possible.

Tech-savvy users will likely believe that HP's changes to the iPod hardware are only skin deep. Mr. Ralph said that although the HP logo will now appear in addition to Apple's on the back of HP-distributed iPod hardware, "other than that, the physical components are all the same." From cables to Docks to earbuds, the Apple iPod from HP will use all of Apple's parts, not HP's.

But the differences, including new packaging, manuals, and a poster, are intended to make the iPod even easier for first-time digital music users to enjoy. "The user guide is very Windows-centric," said Mr. Ralph, "so we can talk to the Windows-based consumer." Noting that HP's research suggested that new iPod users needed more help ripping CDs and transferring music to the iPod, Mr. Ralph said that a "setup poster we have is the first thing you see when you open up the box; in a single page you let the consumer see how to connect it up [and easily use the iPod]." And unlike Apple, HP will recommend use of the included USB 2.0 cable for music transfers, given the smaller penetration of the FireWire standard in the Windows PC market. Software in the HP box will be identical to Apple's PC installers for the iPod.

Starting with the September 30th issue of Rolling Stone magazine, HP will also give away HP Tattoos - iPod covering stickers featuring photographic and artistic content from various recording artists. Each magazine will include one Tattoo from a total of five or six variations, and blank Tattoos will be available in 10-packs ($14.99) from HP, Circuit City, and CompUSA. Free art will be provided for the blank Tattoos by MTV and BMG at www.hp.com/music. Individual blanks will not be available. HP claims that the Tattoos will last for between three and four weeks and will leave no residue on an iPod.

On a final note, HP explained the following regarding its use of two product names in publicity materials today, the abbreviated "iPod+hp" name is intended to appear in headlines, while the actual product name is "Apple iPod from HP."

(copied from the iPodLounge.com website)

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Originally Posted by punx1325

I am assuming with this iPod+HP it will come with some crappy programmed HP software that will just fuck your computer up. This HP partnership is completely pointless.

I think the partnership is an excellent thing for both parties. Apple gets to make iPod available to a much wider network of customers, and hp will (probably) bundle discounted iPods with new systems. hp now has a piece of the best portable music player out there (I'm not biased, do some research). The hp iPod comes with the exact same version of iTunes for Windows you can download online, so no crappy proprietary software to worry about. I commend both companies for the move.

I bought the 40gig one last night and other than a smaller than the apple logo on the back, there's no diffference in the units.

No HP Software gets installed, I already had ITunes and the CD installes the IPod software - -no where on my laptops is there anything HP...

has anyone mentioned the I-River H120 or 140's?.. cant exclude them.. they're a hell of a player as well

The price is the same, the software is the same, the hardware is the same. The ONLY difference is the etched logo on the chrome backing of the iPod. There is no price drop or any other change besides this.

HP has a much wider distribution... so Apple teamed up with HP to make the iPod available in more stores across the world. Places that carry HP will now most likely carry the iPod.

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Originally Posted by maleficent

So how you liking your HP Ipod? Was it worth the money? I just ordered a 20gig one, I went HP 'cause it was 20 bucks cheaper. I'd been holding off getting an Ipod due to the price, but figured why not! And I might give it to the wife for her birthday..