HP Adds iPod mini to Lineup

daRk_heLmet · Jun 3, 2005, 03:40 AM

HP today announced that it has added the Apple iPod mini to its line of portable digital music players. The Apple iPod mini from HP is available in either 4GB or 6GB varieties. Both feature a touch-sensitive click wheel, battery life of up to 18 hours and USB charging for the internal battery. Both models also include earbud headphones, a belt clip and a USB 2.0 cable.

HP also unveiled its new HP Printable Tattoos for the iPod mini, which allow users to customize their players with various artwork, designs and photography. HP will roll out more than 300 new images over the next six months, including album art from various recording artists as well as unique artwork. More info can be found at www.hp.com/music.
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Tipstaff · Jun 3, 2005, 06:48 AM

Don't mean to rain on the parade, but I just thought people should know:

While it's nice that they carry them, I'd still buy from Apple directly. Why? Simple.. it costs the exact same amount to get an iPod from Apple, but with Apple, the shipping is free. Since it's not an HP product they will ask a minimum $15.99 shipping charge for delivery.

The good thing is that you can pay for it over time at a monthly rate through HP. So, if you want an iPod right now, but can't afford it, or the high interest rates of your credit card company, then by all means go for it. However, I recommend that if you can afford it.. buy directly from the guys who make them, either online, or from one of their stores.

Which reminds me.. the new Apple store should be open now over in Yorkdale Mall near me.. time to go pay them a visit.

-Tip

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daRk_heLmet Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Death Star Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 0	HP Adds iPod mini to Lineup HP today announced that it has added the Apple iPod mini to its line of portable digital music players. The Apple iPod mini from HP is available in either 4GB or 6GB varieties. Both feature a touch-sensitive click wheel, battery life of up to 18 hours and USB charging for the internal battery. Both models also include earbud headphones, a belt clip and a USB 2.0 cable. HP also unveiled its new HP Printable Tattoos for the iPod mini, which allow users to customize their players with various artwork, designs and photography. HP will roll out more than 300 new images over the next six months, including album art from various recording artists as well as unique artwork. More info can be found at www.hp.com/music. __________ Source: IGN __________________ [color=white]My Blog[/color]

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Don't mean to rain on the parade, but I just thought people should know: While it's nice that they carry them, I'd still buy from Apple directly. Why? Simple.. it costs the exact same amount to get an iPod from Apple, but with Apple, the shipping is free. Since it's not an HP product they will ask a minimum $15.99 shipping charge for delivery. The good thing is that you can pay for it over time at a monthly rate through HP. So, if you want an iPod right now, but can't afford it, or the high interest rates of your credit card company, then by all means go for it. However, I recommend that if you can afford it.. buy directly from the guys who make them, either online, or from one of their stores. Which reminds me.. the new Apple store should be open now over in Yorkdale Mall near me.. time to go pay them a visit. -Tip __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.