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Hewlett-Packard reveals the pricing and storage capacity for its clone of Apple's music player.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around Hewlett-Packard's new music player, which is a clone of Apple's iPod, focusing on its pricing and storage capacity. Participants explore the implications of HP's entry into the market, comparing it to existing products like Apple's iPod and other brands such as Archos and iriver.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question the necessity of HP's iPod clone given that it is reportedly the same as Apple's product at the same price.
- One participant suggests that HP's branding may appeal to non-savvy PC owners who might believe that Apple products are incompatible with their systems.
- Another participant expresses a preference for the iriver mp3 player, indicating a belief that it offers superior features.
- There is mention of the marketing advantages HP has due to its presence in major retail stores, which could influence consumer choice.
- Some participants note that the HP iPod could potentially increase the popularity of iPods among PC users.
- One participant highlights their ownership of a Nomad Jukebox, which they claim is larger and less expensive than the HP iPod.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus. There are competing views regarding the value and appeal of HP's iPod clone compared to Apple's offering and other alternatives.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about consumer preferences and market dynamics are based on assumptions about brand recognition and compatibility perceptions, which remain unverified in the discussion.
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Tom McCurdy
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I wonder why archos players haven't caught on like ipods
they do so much more
they do so much more
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Moonbear
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According to the article, it's the same thing at the same price. So, what's the big deal? Is there a reason to buy it from HP intead of Apple or vice versa?
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wakingrufus
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iriver mp3 player are where its at
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The_Professional
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As a tech geek and Ipod owner, I don't see any reason why I would buy the HP ipod instead of the Apple. They're pretty much the same.
The most likely reason for the HP ipod is that most people still think that Ipods only work with Macs and this will increase the popularity of Ipods with PC owners, and will also increase market for HP desktops to sync with their Ipods.
The most likely reason for the HP ipod is that most people still think that Ipods only work with Macs and this will increase the popularity of Ipods with PC owners, and will also increase market for HP desktops to sync with their Ipods.
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russ_watters
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The Professional hit it - its the name. Non-savy PC owners are more likely to buy one that has "HP" stamped on the case because they might assume an Apple one won't work with their PC.Moonbear said:
I, on the other hand, own a Nomad Jukebox, which is bigger and costs less
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Dagenais
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russ_watters said:The Professional hit it - its the name. Non-savy PC owners are more likely to buy one that has "HP" stamped on the case because they might assume an Apple one won't work with their PC.
I, on the other hand, own a Nomad Jukebox, which is bigger and costs less
Marketing power as well. HPs are sold from all the big stores like Best Buy, Future Shop, CompUSA, Circuit City, Radio Shack. They also sell HP iPods at Costcos now too.