HP Introduces PC with Built-In iPod Dock
From CNET.com, yesterday HP introduced the Media Center m7000 Series PhotoSmart PC with a built-in dock for iPods located on the top of the tower case. One model is also slated to include a built-in camera dock for HP digital cameras.
In addition, the new PCs are slated to come in a range of 3 silver-based lightly-shaded colors, mimicing the colored iMacs in recent years.
The new model PCs are expected to go on sale in April, with prices starting at $379.
In addition, the new PCs are slated to come in a range of 3 silver-based lightly-shaded colors, mimicing the colored iMacs in recent years.
Some might see at least a hint of a resemblance to Apple Computer's recent computer color schemes in the latest HP designs. But Tom Anderson, vice president of marketing for the Consumer PC Global Business Unit at Hewlett-Packard said HP wouldn't have made the changes unless customers preferred the new palate.
"We got a very warm reception for this. We didn't do it because Apple did it. We did it because our customers told us that they liked it"
The new model PCs are expected to go on sale in April, with prices starting at $379.
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90 months ago
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Link: New HP Media Centers host built-in iPod dock
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Link: New HP Media Centers host built-in iPod dock
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90 months ago
I'm really suprised we didn't see this as part of the new iMac G5 design, although I have no idea where they would have put it.
found a decent pic:
photo from this article at CNET.com
found a decent pic:
photo from this article at CNET.com
90 months ago
guess apple wont change the dock connector for a while
... like how they didn't upgrade the iPod after HP decided to customize their own? maybe Apple will get a laugh out of this...
but otherwise... wow... i can't believe Apple signed on for this, it amazes me. They'll do anything to solidify themselves as the king of the field. And it continues to work.
90 months ago
I hope this will be available for new macs that come out. HP beat apple to iPod integrated computers, come on steve.
I did hear rumors that macs are planned to do this, too.
I did hear rumors that macs are planned to do this, too.
90 months ago
guess apple wont change the dock connector for a while
Isn't the dock connector patented? Does HP have to pay any licensing fees?
90 months ago
I guess this should put to rest any doubts that HP is really interested in the iPod as part of their world.
90 months ago
The iPod is a cash cow, and Apple will see to it that the bubble doesn't burst. If HP moves a ton of iPods by making it more integrated with their PCs, so much the better for Apple.
The irony of it all is that the first computer to come with a built-in dock for an iPod is not made by Apple, though the Mac Mini almost did. Go figure.
The irony of it all is that the first computer to come with a built-in dock for an iPod is not made by Apple, though the Mac Mini almost did. Go figure.
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