HP Ipod Shipping Order
johantheolive
11-09-2004 15:39:55
Anyone know if the HP ipods are shipping based on ip3 dates or when the person switched to the HP ipod? Thankies D
PS It's about time we got a forum 'round here
Anonymous
11-09-2004 15:41:49
According to Harry, the Gratis representative who comes into #freeipods even now and then, the HP iPods are "first switch, first ship".
Again, these words are straight from Harry.
Neversky
11-09-2004 15:45:04
I hope I got in in time then... I ordered day after they came available... Either way I dont care though, by having both available now... Should speed up the regular ipods to cuz it moves others out of the way...
johantheolive
11-09-2004 15:46:57
I switched a few hours after they allowed it - about 8 or 9 EST so hopefully I'll be in a batch not too long off. My philosophy is that if I get an HP i'll just ebay it and use that money to buy an apple. what's an ipod that isn't completely apples? maybe im just weird...lol
Also, did harry say when they would start shipping (the HPs)?
Neversky
11-09-2004 15:48:29
I dont see difference? Who cares about a logo...
johantheolive
11-09-2004 15:53:31
Well I do. Besides, HP lost my respect some time ago. It's more about that... And the fact that HP makes crappy stuff...
parvo99
11-09-2004 16:11:19
What does HP making crappy stuff (opinion) have to do with the HP ipod? You do realize that HP doesn't even make them, right?
Neversky
11-09-2004 16:12:30
Yeah they do... They are assembled by HP thats why they are the HP ipod...
Anonymous
11-09-2004 16:22:53
[quote2353b30cfe="Neversky"]Yeah they do... They are assembled by HP thats why they are the HP ipod...[/quote2353b30cfe]
Incorrect.
Apple assembles the HP iPods.
Neversky
11-09-2004 16:23:40
Why would apple do that? Whats the point?
BlingKing
11-09-2004 16:24:25
Incorect. Little Chineese children assemble our ipods in big facotries.
mack10
11-09-2004 16:29:38
[quoteac59c6f3ba="Neversky"]I hope I got in in time then... I ordered day after they came available... Either way I dont care though, by having both available now... Should speed up the regular ipods to cuz it moves others out of the way...[/quoteac59c6f3ba]
Right on. 8)
Neversky
11-09-2004 16:29:45
So what makes the HP Ipod the HP Ipod??? If HP puts nothing into it whatsoever then why would apple just not take the credit for it?
BlingKing
11-09-2004 16:30:45
Im guessing HP buys part of the ipod and apple assembles it for them as long as they pay them.
Anonymous
11-09-2004 16:32:05
[quote91f9ab6e5b="Neversky"]So what makes the HP Ipod the HP Ipod??? If HP puts nothing into it whatsoever then why would apple just not take the credit for it?[/quote91f9ab6e5b]
The HP logo on the back makes it the HP iPod. They have different hard drives aswell. It is assembled by Apple.
Neversky
11-09-2004 16:33:37
So apple just gives HP their product... Says put your name on it, and sell it? What kinda since does that make??
Admin
11-09-2004 16:34:30
It makes perfect sense. Both Apple and HP get a marketing boost. It's apple's foray into the PC world.
Artanis262
11-09-2004 16:34:33
[quote1e5869e66b="Neversky"]So what makes the HP Ipod the HP Ipod??? If HP puts nothing into it whatsoever then why would apple just not take the credit for it?[/quote1e5869e66b]
Because there are some PC users who would not by an iPod because they are made by Apple (in fact, I have a friend, that until recently, thought that iPods would only work on Macs and wouldn't believe when I said that they've been compatible with PCs for a over a year now). HP is a well known business in the PC world, and having that branding will intice some to buy an iPod who would not do so otherwise, thus getting Apple (and HP) MORE money.
Neversky
11-09-2004 16:36:16
I guess that makes since to me...
Artanis262
11-09-2004 16:36:56
Oh, and I'm also wondering, what day did the HP iPod become available?
Anonymous
11-09-2004 16:46:26
[quote499d02eabb="Artanis262"]Oh, and I'm also wondering, what day did the HP iPod become available?[/quote499d02eabb]
Wednesday.
mrrish
11-09-2004 16:59:01
There is absolutely NO difference between the two ipods. HP only had their name branded on the iPod so they can package it with their products (like their personal computers). the only real difference is the logo on the back.
gchoee
11-09-2004 17:19:07
the thing is though, which one is worth more?
because i dont plan on using... if i were, id switch to HP Pod but im gonna be selling...
its all about value to me
Neversky
11-09-2004 17:22:08
Both are selling for 300
Dark Jedi
11-09-2004 17:34:08
HP also has agreed to install iTunes on all of their PCs, so not only does Apple get more marketing for their iPods, but they get more marketing for their iTunes service as well. It's win-win for both companies.
johantheolive
11-09-2004 17:40:13
Anyone know when they are going to start shipping hp ipods for gratis?
Dark Jedi
11-09-2004 18:08:59
I've heard that they're going out early next week, but no one knows for sure.
Neversky
11-09-2004 18:10:33
Any idea how many??? I placed my HP order the day after they allowed it so Im hoping that that wasnt to late...
Dark Jedi
11-09-2004 18:10:47
About what time did you all change your orders to HP on Wednesday when the option was made available? I switched at about 520 EST myself, and I hope I'm on the first shipment.
Neversky
11-09-2004 18:14:21
It was early Thursday
bigDee
11-09-2004 18:16:20
I'm for sure not gonna sell my iPod. If I had a lot of money to blow, then an iPod is just what I'd spend my money on. I don't understand why someone would sell it. And even if you did, what would you spend the money on?!
Neversky
11-09-2004 18:19:00
I'm keeping mine too... I listen to music often since I use public transportation... And I hate using my CD player since its hard on batteries, and can only hold so many songs on 1 cd, not to mention its alot harder to navigate too... And the thing I hate the most... CD gets a lil scratched and it skips like mad, wont have to worry about scratches with an iPod
Infinite
11-09-2004 18:23:48
neversky u said u checked the portland one could u by any chance pm me the address they told u, it might be mine, or anything u can remeber about the address
Neversky
11-09-2004 18:24:55
PM with your address and Ill tell you if it was you...
Infinite
11-09-2004 18:28:48
people dont count on being in this shipment if ur one of those early switch the hpod people, im pretty sure these are ipods, which means ip3 date takes presidence
gchoee
11-09-2004 18:30:14
[quote6c62e9721a]I'm keeping mine too... I listen to music often since I use public transportation... And I hate using my CD player since its hard on batteries, and can only hold so many songs on 1 cd, not to mention its alot harder to navigate too... And the thing I hate the most... CD gets a lil scratched and it skips like mad, wont have to worry about scratches with an iPod[/quote6c62e9721a]
Sure, scratch a CD and lose it - $20
Drop an iPod and break it - $300
Drop an iPod that you have been waiting for anxiously for over a month and finally recieving it only to get it broken in the first week - Priceless
Neversky
11-09-2004 18:31:13
You forgot drop a CD Player and break it...
Anonymous
11-09-2004 18:43:58
[quote68287b6ccf="Dark Jedi"]About what time did you all change your orders to HP on?[/quote68287b6ccf]
Wednesday, ~400 EST.
shifuimam
11-09-2004 18:50:14
[quotec94fbfa6a5="Dark Jedi"]About what time did you all change your orders to HP on Wednesday when the option was made available? I switched at about 520 EST myself, and I hope I'm on the first shipment.[/quotec94fbfa6a5]
I could be completely wrong but I think I switched around 345 Indiana East time (which is central time in the winter, so 445 EST). At any rate, I hope to all get out that the HPods ship ASAP, otherwise I'm going to be waiting until the end of next year, because I'm an IP3 9/8.
Inferno69
12-09-2004 08:21:28
Apple and HP made a contract. Apple would let HP build their iPods and use an HP Harddrive in them and HP would have to install iTunes into everyone of their systems.
shifuimam
12-09-2004 08:52:01
Except that from everything I've heard, HP DOESN'T actually assemble the iPods. Manufacturing-wise, they are identical. There is an HP logo below the Apple and the iPod logos on the back of the iPod, and the drive is formatted for FAT32 instead of whatever filesystem Apple uses...but they're not built by HP.
At least that would be what I've heard, eh. P
JmanA9
12-09-2004 10:13:22
I switched around 530 the day they were available to switch. I don't like HP at all, but I'll settle for it, since Harry said they'll ship out next week.
Inferno69
12-09-2004 11:36:53
i switched on friday (
Artanis262
12-09-2004 12:02:31
Correct me if I'm wrong, but for those of us who had already ordered their iPod, we weren't able to switch our order until Thursday, right? I switched my order at about 130 PM central time Thurs.
shifuimam
12-09-2004 12:51:18
i believe the HP switch was available starting around 400 EST on Wednesday.
btvsrocks
12-09-2004 12:55:39
So I am guessing now with the apparent 'first switch, first ship' deal, I (as an 8/10 person) would be better off just waiting for the Apple iPod eh?
Anonymous
12-09-2004 13:05:14
[quote1b2fa1426f="btvsrocks"]So I am guessing now with the apparent 'first switch, first ship' deal, I (as an 8/10 person) would be better off just waiting for the Apple iPod eh?[/quote1b2fa1426f]
Or you can switch, and freeiPods.com will send you out whichever one comes in first.
Artanis262
12-09-2004 13:05:45
Well, I heard in the freeipods chat that the way the HP thing worked was that if you switched, they would send you whatever was first available. So if you switched to an HP iPod, but an Apple iPod became available to send to you first, you would get that, and vice versa.
Inferno69
12-09-2004 13:08:52
Nobody is orderng minis so i wont surprised if minis ship faster then 20GB ipods lol
Neversky
12-09-2004 15:51:55
But who would order a mini... Thats stupid... 1. It holds less... 2. It has less battery life... Only good thing about the mini is color... OOOH COLOR who cares!!??
PallarAndersVisa
12-09-2004 16:00:25
the colors are pure faggotry anyways
pink? sky blue? girly honda civic green?
no thanks. give me white
Neversky
12-09-2004 16:01:48
Are the backs of Ipod minis chrome like the Normal ipods???
johantheolive
12-09-2004 16:04:23
nope - the backs are a solid color (
Neversky
12-09-2004 16:09:11
GAY, I love the fact that I will be able to see my reflection simply by flipping over my ipod. D
can anybody say "spray paint"? (and clear gloss, etc)
doesn't matter to me what logos are on it, im getting an iskin anyway
Neversky
12-09-2004 18:32:17
Too much work... Would rather just get a normal Ipod, lol... Besides that could get messy...
why is it too much work? to click a button to change? lol
Neversky
12-09-2004 18:41:32
[quote499753137d="iwes"]can anybody say "spray paint"? (and clear gloss, etc)[/quote499753137d]
^^^ That's too much work...
IpodFace
12-09-2004 19:22:34
Hmm, there is a way to exchange the 20GB Apple ipod for a 40GB by going to the Apple store and paying the difference, do you guys think it would still be possible to do that with the HP ipods? I was hoping to switch to the 40GB when I got my 20GB but I have switched to the HP now..
Neversky
12-09-2004 19:23:37
You prolly can... But instead of the apple store... It would be the HP store... and if that doesnt work, put it on ebay or something...
Anonymous
12-09-2004 19:23:56
[quote539002ff15="IpodFace"]Hmm, there is a way to exchange the 20GB Apple ipod for a 40GB by going to the Apple store and paying the difference, do you guys think it would still be possible to do that with the HP ipods? I was hoping to switch to the 40GB when I got my 20GB but I have switched to the HP now..[/quote539002ff15]
I was thinking that same thing.....
If the store has both iPods in stock, then you will most likely still be able to switch.
If they don't sell HP iPods, then I highly doubt it.
Starfury
12-09-2004 19:57:15
[quoteda6d2dddd1="IpodFace"]Hmm, there is a way to exchange the 20GB Apple ipod for a 40GB by going to the Apple store and paying the difference, do you guys think it would still be possible to do that with the HP ipods? I was hoping to switch to the 40GB when I got my 20GB but I have switched to the HP now..[/quoteda6d2dddd1]
Guess you'll just have to hope you get the apple one then ;)
shifuimam
12-09-2004 21:09:53
Does Best Buy or anything carry the HPods yet?
zatch
12-09-2004 21:19:53
[quote4401bb27d7="shifuimam"]Does Best Buy or anything carry the HPods yet?[/quote4401bb27d7]
http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1087340766120&skuId=6737285&type=product wink
I think most stores have em by now.
shifuimam
12-09-2004 22:26:02
So if you got the HPod you COULD take it to Best Buy or Circuit City and say "I got it as a gift, can I exchange for the 40g" and I bet they'd be more than happy to do it.
Or maybe the Indy Best Buys just like me. ;)
Neversky
12-09-2004 23:56:21
Fred Meyers sells the HPod, Saw them there earlier today...