HP iPod To Appear September 5? [Updated x3]
Thanks to an anonymous source, MacRumors has obtained the date of September 5th for availability of the HP branded iPod. Sources state that the HP iPod should differ little from the Apple branded 4th generation iPod. Originally shown by HP's CEO Carly Fiorina, the original plan for the HP iPod was in the 3G model, but after having been informed of the redesign, HP decided to forgo an earlier release and wait for the availability of the 4th generation iPods. Body color is expected to be in 'HP Blue'.
Distribution channels are not clear yet, but the digital jukebox will be available on hpshopping.com on the 5th, with support training for 24/7 support starting on August 30 before launch.
More details should be made available shortly before Apple Expo Paris, starting with Phil Schiller's Keynote speech on August 31st in Steve Job's absence. The new G5 iMac is expected to be released at the Paris expo.
[Update] According to C|net, Carly Fiorina plans to unveil the new HP branded Apple iPod tomorrow (August 27th).
[Update #2] A Webcast of the unveiling is scheduled for tomorrow.
9:40am EDT
HP Digital Experience Launch
10:00am-11:00am EDT
Please join CEO Carly Fiorina, Vyomesh Joshi, EVP of IPG, and Duane Zitzner, EVP of PSG for a webcast of HP's Digital Experience launch in Miami, Florida.
The team will announce new products designed to bring simple and rewarding digital entertainment and photography experiences to consumers.
1:30pm-2:00pm EDT
HP Digital Experience Launch
Friday August 27, 2004
[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.
Distribution channels are not clear yet, but the digital jukebox will be available on hpshopping.com on the 5th, with support training for 24/7 support starting on August 30 before launch.
More details should be made available shortly before Apple Expo Paris, starting with Phil Schiller's Keynote speech on August 31st in Steve Job's absence. The new G5 iMac is expected to be released at the Paris expo.
[Update] According to C|net, Carly Fiorina plans to unveil the new HP branded Apple iPod tomorrow (August 27th).
[Update #2] A Webcast of the unveiling is scheduled for tomorrow.
9:40am EDT
HP Digital Experience Launch
10:00am-11:00am EDT
Please join CEO Carly Fiorina, Vyomesh Joshi, EVP of IPG, and Duane Zitzner, EVP of PSG for a webcast of HP's Digital Experience launch in Miami, Florida.
The team will announce new products designed to bring simple and rewarding digital entertainment and photography experiences to consumers.
1:30pm-2:00pm EDT
HP Digital Experience Launch
Friday August 27, 2004
[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.
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98 months ago
Why would Apple let HP sell iPods? Is Apple getting any of the money HP makes from using the iPod design? I don't understand why Apple wouldn't want to sell all the iPods, and not let HP get any of the profits.
98 months ago
do you think this will give us any insight, or have something to do with the "secret" features of the new iPod?
98 months ago
it all comes down to market dominance
more ipod sales, regardless of the logo on the back, increases Apple's bottom line. So far, the big fruit company has done well with distribution channels for the ipod far outstretched from it's computer resellers, but has really just hit the tip of the product distribution iceberg. HP has completely permeated the PC resellers internationally, and has distribution channels that Apple can only dream of. Not to mention there's been no mention of bundle deals with other HP products, further expanding the iPod market.
It'll make money. Lots of it. For Apple & HP.
more ipod sales, regardless of the logo on the back, increases Apple's bottom line. So far, the big fruit company has done well with distribution channels for the ipod far outstretched from it's computer resellers, but has really just hit the tip of the product distribution iceberg. HP has completely permeated the PC resellers internationally, and has distribution channels that Apple can only dream of. Not to mention there's been no mention of bundle deals with other HP products, further expanding the iPod market.
It'll make money. Lots of it. For Apple & HP.
98 months ago
I don't see why this is happening...
It doesn't make sense at all...
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!?!
It doesn't make sense at all...
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!?!
98 months ago
i know i wouldn't want an ipod that said HP on it. apple certianly wouldn't allow this to have any features that the current ipods don't have.
this is simply a marketing move to get a new distribution channel for the ipod. i hope it doesn't backfire and cheapen the ipod's image.
this is simply a marketing move to get a new distribution channel for the ipod. i hope it doesn't backfire and cheapen the ipod's image.
98 months ago
I was wondering why it's taking so long for HP to get 'em out :Q ...I wouldn't buy that ugly blue ipod anyway. I like the simplicity of white and metal far too much.
98 months ago
The new G5 iMac is expected to be released at the Paris expo.
A little OT, but does this mean that MacRumors sources don't agree with AppleInsider, that the iMac will already come out on Monday?
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1004584
98 months ago
A little OT, but does this mean that MacRumors sources don't agree with AppleInsider, that the iMac will already come out on Monday?
I think this is a moot point. "As soon as Monday evening" here is Tuesday morning in Paris, so I think it will be at the keynote.
Lee Tom
98 months ago
I think the delay is the blue paint. I believe HP had a contract with IBM to produce "HP blue" paint, but they ran into a heat issue when they added the blue pigment to the mix. Apparently they also spilled gallons of the stuff on all of the G5 processors certified to run at clockspeeds higher than 2.5ghz.
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