TheAlpaca
25-07-2005 14:46:54
There's a free site that says they give out either Apple or HP iPods; whichever is in stock they give out.
Okay, dumb question...
Are these the same thing? I know about the deal between the two companies that they would put HP on some iPods. Are they the same exact item with the same operating software, but one just has HP stamped on it?
What about resale value? Would the HP label make it slightly less desirable? I don't care if I'm using it myself, but would be nice to know.
Stroid
25-07-2005 14:56:54
gratis used to send hp ones when apple ipods were in short supply but you dont have that to worry about anymore i cant think of one site that still gives the HP ones and yes they are the same exact thing except one says apple on the back the other says HP. Plus the HP has a better warranty but besides that they are the same.
JUNIOR6886
25-07-2005 19:42:38
No they arent the same
The HP ipod is PREFORMATTED for windows whereas you need to format the apple one before using it D
Stroid
25-07-2005 19:44:24
[quote8737b5b4b8="JUNIOR6886"]No they arent the same
The HP ipod is PREFORMATTED for windows whereas you need to format the apple one before using it D[/quote8737b5b4b8]
wow big difference it doesnt change anything the comp does it automatically...LAME POST
CollidgeGraduit
25-07-2005 20:12:04
Actually Stroid was correct. The actual item is the same. He never said anything about the formatting D
JUNIOR6886
25-07-2005 20:48:52
[quotee76d959dec="Stroid"][quotee76d959dec="JUNIOR6886"]No they arent the same
The HP ipod is PREFORMATTED for windows whereas you need to format the apple one before using it D[/quotee76d959dec]
wow big difference it doesnt change anything the comp does it automatically...LAME POST[/quotee76d959dec]
Totally uncalled for. Why did you flame me when i wasent being rude to you or anyone else... ?
Formatting a 20gb ipod can take as long as 20 minutes........
its very nice of HP to make things easier for windows users....
and again... why the flame?
Stroid
25-07-2005 20:52:17
that wasnt a flame i just didnt see the point of your post it seemed like you did it to try to make me look stupid when nobody said anything about formating either way no hard feelings
JUNIOR6886
25-07-2005 21:02:50
My post wasnt directed at you at all. I was addressing TheAlpaca
He asked if they were the [b8165d90291]exact same thing[/b8165d90291] the fact that the regular ipods are not pre-formatted for windows and the consequence of having to waste 20 minutes to format it is a big deal.
I know I certainly would not have bought a regular ipod if i knew about that....