1 AWESOME
I got my 20gb iPod + HP for my birthday yesterday and it is AWESOME. Software installed on my computer in less than a minute then it detected and add my 11.9gb of music in 15 minutes!!! I havent had any problems with it and I got about 11.7 hours of playback doing the standar li-ion full charge full discharge cycle once.(Thats all you need to get the activation charge or you will kill battery life.) Definetly get this device from Costco(They sell it for 279.99 vs. the 299.99 from the Apple store you can also take it into Costco if its damaged and they will give you a new one as long as you have reciept and original packaging) all in all this is an awesome device and worth every cent
2 iPod Hp works great Even for mac buy it at cosco
iPod is definetly the best mp3 player out there. HP iPod works with mac (how do i know i have a mac) The install cd doesnt work on mac but you don't need it. All you do is plug it in and all your songs on your iTunes library (mac should include iTunes) will go on your iPod. The reason i wouldn't give this iPod 5 stars is because it is prone to scratches. The people could have made the iPod a little more sturdy even though it is a very sturdy product. If you are going to buy an iPod be sure to buy it at cosco and keep everything and the reciete that came with it. Why? Because a friend of mine kicked me with my iPod still in my pocket and it made half of the screen go out (i know i know great friend) well anyway i took it back to cosco they took it back and i got a new iPod. Definitly a wonderful product and if you are going to get one make sure to get a sturdy case with a cover so you don't get too many scratches and possibly damage the screen. If you are a music lover like me this product is for you defiently besides my computer the best thing i own. So go to cosco and buy one today.
oo yeah also 12 hours! YEAH RITE IT IS ABOUT 8 i dont think twelve people
4 and a half stars out of five
3 Now you may want to start looking at iPod photo!
This is not a review of iPod 20 GB as such - great reviews are available already. Here is some information that might help in deciding which iPod to go for.
You may want to look at iPod photo 30 GB instead of this product, from now onwards... With just $50 more, you get a iPod photo 30 GB with a color screen!
Today (23 Feb 2005), Apple announced a major change in its iPod lineup and here is how it affects iPod 40 GB and iPod photo models:
> iPod 40 GB is discontinued
> iPod photo 40 GB is discontinued
> iPod photo 30 GB (new product) replaces the 40 GB iPod photo and the regular iPod 40 GB
> iPod photo 60 GB now costs $150 less -- $449 instead of $599
> iPod photo 30 GB costs $349 ($150 less than iPod photo 40 GB and $50 less than regular iPod 40 GB)
> iPod dock ($39), AV cable ($19), carrying case ($29), and firewire cable ($19) do not ship with iPod photo (have to be bought separately if you need)
> So, now we get only three things with the iPod: earphones, AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable
> iPod photo Camera Connector is introduced - this can be used for connecting your digital camera directly to the iPod
Since I have iPod 40 GB as well as iPod photo 60 GB, I strongly recommend iPod photo for those who are looking beyond the iPod 20 GB. The color screen has much better resolution and it also has a scrolling feature for long texts. Of course, the ability to store and view the photos is a great value addition too.
4 The real deal
all the good things to be said about the iPod are pretty much covered below, so i want to adress some concerns about the battery.
1. those who have said their battery life is low, there's a ton of reasons why. if you're a constant song changer, that requres hard drive use, which sucks power big time. make some good playlists, and problem solved.
2. back off on the backlight... again, a big power sucker.
3. my biggest gripe: the battery indicator is not accurate. i thought i was getting only about four hours of battery time too, so i did a test-- made an 8 hr. playlist and just let it run-- would you believe it, the thing ran for four hours on an empty battery indicator! i get about 8 hours total battery life. i've read that i'm not the only person who's had this situation with their iPod.
4. battery life is also effected by the lenghts of tracks-- i'm a jazz listener, so my average track length is about 6 minutes or so. this effects battery life-- the hard drive has to use more power to bring up bigger files. i've learned to live with this... somebody should fill a pod with all ramones and descendents tunes and see how long it runs...
5. don't think of it as disposable-- just use it smartly. you get around 4-5 hundred full charge cycles in a lith ion battery. if you are gonna use it for 8 hours a day, bring a charger with you. partial discharges followed by charging count as only partial cycles, so in theory, if you don't let the battery run down every day, it could last for many years.
at the end of the day, i love my iPod. WAY smaller than my friends Dell Digi Juke box, huge memory capacity, great support online thru apple or hp. i reccommend it, but it'd be awful nice to get that battery meter reading correctly...
5 THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
if you are looking for a mp3 player get an ipod. they are by far the best. the only thing is the battery does not last 12 hours. it would if you played it straight through but if you do not use it the battery discharges.
6 Not for everyone
I have had 2 ipods and ive loved both of them. There really hasnt been much to complain about. The only real reason that I gave it 4 instead of 5 is the non-user reaplacable battery. See li-ion batteries only last for so many charges before they go dead. This means youll either have to take it to your nearest apple store or send it to apple directly, oh and $90 bucks also. But see I gave it 4 because it doesnt last for just 6 months it can last for 8 years if you use it for around 1 charge every 2 days. This means that if your a person who listens to music 24-7 dont get an ipod
7 20 gb iPOD
The Best MP3 player In The World. 20 gb mean 5,000 songs i dont thing i would ever have that many songs in my libray. the sound sounds great with the acc format.the best ever(...)
8 Delight!
The iPod+HP 20 GB is identical to the Apple version that's sold. It includes both a Firewire and a USB cable for sync.
The iTunes software requires two updates (as of December 25, 2004) to get full functionality. The software conflicts with Roxio's music software. So, if yo uwant iTunes to recognized your CD drivers - you'll need to exit all the Roxio software as well as any other digital music utilities. Make sure to run the CD drive tests. For some odd reason, my CD-ROM driver isn't recognized by the iPod, but my DVD drive is.
After that, it's simplicity itself. Just insert the CDs, and the iPod picks it up as a music source and automatically adds the tracks to your library. The system looks to an external CD Database to pull the track information, so make sure to verify that the way it identifies your tracks is correct. Older CDs and import CDs can be a challenge - and the database recognition isn't the fastest I've seen.
Personally, I don't care for the earbuds. The sound quality is excellent and they are quite stylish. I prefer noise cancelling headsets for travel, so I'll pick up another unit. My Aiwa headset has been seized by my better half for use with his portable DVD player.
Use of the iPod is gorgeously simply. The click wheel is one of the best industrial design elements I've ever seen. It's virtually impossible to not "get" the iPod in about a minute.
I don't care about the PIM functions; I have a Blackberry for that. I don't care about the games. I'd rather be able to delete the superfluous functions and gain more drive space! :-)
When I imported my library of MP3s (ripped from my own CDs, thanks for asking) I did convert them to Apple's AAC format. I was able to use third-party software that supports AAC as well without any difficulty. I haven't tried purchasing music online from third party sources, but I understand that might be a bigger challenge.
I previously used an iRiver 256 MB solid state player, so the weight of the iPod was a surprise. Unlike the iRiver, I don't think I'll wear the iPod around my neck. The form factor is very nice, just slightly larger than a typical 2.5" hard drive for a laptop computer.
The screen's visibility is excellent. Just hold down the "menu" button on the click wheel and it backlights. Hold it again, and the backlight turns off. Hold down the "pause/stop" function, and the unit powers off.
It is a delightful christmas gift and I recommend it very highly.
9 DON'T Buy the HP iPod If You Have a Mac!
I got the HP iPod as a gift, and even after three days of playing with it I still haven't figured out how to transfer songs from my iMac to the iPod. This one comes with instructions for Windows users, but not for those who have Macs. The Apple website has instructions for those with the regular Apple version of iPod, but nothing on what to do if you have this version and are trying to use it with a Mac. Additionally, Apple tech support won't help (because I have the HP version) and HP tech support won't help (because I have a Mac). Everything seems to agree that this iPod theoretically *should* work with my computer, but you're very much left to your own resources to figure out how to make it happen. Mac owners should save themselves the headache and avoid the HP iPod.
10 The Apple iPod, what more can I say........
When I bought the 20GB iPod on my birthday, (this one was the 3rd generation, which I like better than the new 4th generation because of the softer, sleeker and more stylish wheel) it had the docking station, the little "remote control", the earphones (the salesman told me to not use those earphones outside in case people distinguish the white colour as an iPod and steal it; It has been done), the whole nine yards, so I was quite lucky.
It can store thousands of songs, whether mp3 or CDs, and it can import the songs using iTunes, (like Windows Media Player or Real Player), and also store many digital picture, or so I've heard.
The chrome behind is so shiny you can call it a mirror. But it not just the looks that go with this exquisite piece of machinery. There are many things you can buy (accessories) for the iPod. Like a case, (including leather), or the split where you can have two head/earphones, instead of one.
It organizes itself so well. Not only music is put in, but you can choose the music from just the album, the artist(s), the genre (yes it does it all by itself, though you can change it all), and the way it is played can be altered by making it seem like a different genre, by louder lyrics, bigger bass, echoing, make it Piano style, R'n'B style, Acoustic style, Hip-Hop style, Rock style, Pop style, and so forth. There also 3 games, which are all fun, especially the music quiz. From all of your play lists, there is a part of a song played, (it is chosen at random by the iPod), and you have to choose in approximately 5 seconds the name of the track being played. The catch? There are 4 answers and 1 of them is right, but sometimes, they put another song of the same artist for a bit of confusion unless you know the artist's songs inside out. All in all, there are a lot of extras and settings you can play around with. Try to get the iPods with big storage, and I don't mean 50-200 tracks like smaller iPods and many other mp3 players. Get ones with capacities of thousands of tracks; they are well worth the money.
And for all those who are skeptical about "free mp3s", Apple have a website(s) for iPods buyers to download tracks, (which may cost a bit, but would you want an attachment with your "free" download or even worse.)
In addition, it is not very heavy for a thousand and over storage of tracks and pictures, and with many things to do other than listening to music; it is a must-have!
It may be an expensive little gadget, but it is worth all the money you have saved for it.
11 All hype, no long lasting play. Malfunctioned after 3 week
I bought my Ipod Hp 20 gb only 3 weeks ago. It was brand new so I thought there would be no problems to it. Anyways, I had roughly 600 songs in my Ipod, everything seemed to be working fine until one day. While attempting to load the next song, my Ipod suddenly malfunctioned and was unable to play a song. I could hear the internal hard drive hard at work trying to load a song, but it was unable to do so. The hard drive kept trying to search and load the songs but had no success. After three hours and the hard drive searching and my attempts to fix which had no success, I call customer service and attempt to get this resolved. The customer service guy tells me I need to reset the ipod and then get it restored (thus erasing all memory). I reset the Ipod which stops the hard drive from attempting to search for music. When i followed the customer service rep's instructions to get the ipod restored, the ipod would not read on the computer. Therefore I could not get the restored and my ipod remains useless. I am now in the process of getting a replacement ipod, which would take weeks. I have no idea how the ipod malfunctioned, I cared for my ipod like a child. I never droped it, listened to it often, bought an Iskin to protect it, and still the Ipod broke before a month had passed. I recommend sticking with a cd player or getting an affordable mp3 player (or mini disk player).
Pros
Stylish
Small
Lots of songs
Cons
Extremely fragile
Expensive
Headphones deteriorate in sound
Hard drive malfunctions for no reason (like in my case)
Lasts roughly a year
Expensive to repair (w/o warrantly)
On many thieves wishlists
Headache to put songs on
Headache to contact customer service
In conclusion, nobody needs 5,000 songs (actually less because the programing takes up about .5 gigs) in their pockets. A cd player is more than enough for the average human being.
12 Not impressed
I found that the roller ball is difficult to use. Also was not impressed with the instructions for downloading music and can only use ITunes. The Ipod is not as user friendly as I had hoped.
13 Flawless
One of the best devices ever built. Period. This thing organizes music by artist, album, and genre which is excellent. If I did that on my own it would probably take me hours on end to do. Amazing. A must have for anyone who enjoys music and has a large collection.
14 love this ipod
I never really cared about the ipod until a sept.04 when I saw my cousin's ipod. I instantly fell in love. I bought the HP version because of the discounts available. It's a beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated piece. Itunes makes it extremely easy to take all your CDs and convert them into many different formats. The itunes music store is just as easy to purchase music. Hooking ipod to the computer is easy, everything is automatically sync'd. After buying this, I bought a firewire card online (~$7, but I needed to tweak my registry, for those who don't want the hassle, go with BELKIN's firewire card)so I can take advantage of the speeds (I have a PC, and no firewire/usb2 ports). I also recently bought a sleeve so I can protect my precious in the event of transport (check out foofpod.com). After buying this ipod, and seeing how EASY everything was to get started, setup, etc, I can never go back to regular PC :-(
15 tha bomb
This little thing is very good.I always walk with it.It's very good for music lovers like me
16 LOVE/HATE
I purchased my 20 GB iPod+HP approximately 1 month ago. The packaging is very cute and I was very excited to open the box. I immediately ran to my pc to install the necessary software. I then encountered a big problem--I had a Windows error 1406 and 1403. I called Apple thinking that they could help me. They informed me that they could not help me because my serial number indicated that I had an HP iPod so they directed me to HP technical support. HP technical support walked me through several steps on my PC then informed me that they couldn't help me any further because my problem needed to be fixed by a computer tech (which costs money).
I have another computer but since it operates with Windows Me I cannot use it with iTunes. Without the iTunes software the iPod is useless, without Windows 2000 or XP on your pc you can't load iTunes and in my case, without a computer tech who charges $150 per hour to fix my pc so that I can use a device that already set me back $300. See my dilemma?
I didn't want to send the device back so I took it to a friend's house and used their pc to load my music into the iPod. A few things I've noticed since I've been using it:
1. Tags I've edited don't transfer over to iTunes from Windows Media Player or Music Match well. It takes a long time change the tags.
2. It transfers the music into your iPod super fast
3. The On The Go and New Playlists (Saved) created in my iPod don't show up when I plug my iPod back into the PC (even though I have the setting to use my iPod as a hard drive)
4. Sometimes when I transfer a whole group, I later find that some songs are missing from the group.
5. The battery life sucks but it doesn't take long to fully recharge so I've learned to keep a charger with me whenever possible.
6. The battery lasts longer if you charge it thru the AC adapter and not the USB or Firewire cable.
7. Earbud foam slips off and gets lost easily. I'm guessing that's why they included 2 sets in the package.
8. The headphones give great sound and volume but start to crackle a bit with extended max volume use.
9. iPod gets severely scratched up and dirty easily as does the earpiece. White was definitely not the color they should've went with. My iPod is very wounded after a little over a month of use. It should come with at least a little protective cover because I hate all the cases available to purchase for it.
10. Decide if you want to use it in multiple computers before you load your music because you will lose all your music if you load the software into another PC then configure the iPod to that new PC later. I suggest loading the software on all PCs first then setting iTunes to not automatically update the iPod when connected.
I love my iPod. I've always hated carrying around a portable CD player and a bunch of CDs so the iPod is definitely a lot more convenient. Although I am now realizing that I should've gotten the 40GB model because my iPod is now almost half full and I haven't even loaded 25% of my music collection. I'm a songwriter and this is a very usefull tool for me. I almost always have the instrumentals for the songs I'm working on thanks to the iPod so I can write anywhere. I might invest in the recorder soon and a remote control.
My relationship with my iPod is love/hate. Its very easy to use and once you have everything you need to hook it up its a dream gadget. Before purchasing it make sure that you meet all the system requirements otherwise it's a big waste of money. 3 stars for my new toy that I LOVE more than I HATE...
17 Buy Sony's and RCA's media players instead
This is a good music player and looks pretty nice.It is overadvertised and everyone has one so its not even unique. There are many better players at comparable prices with 20GB or greater harddrive.There are many accesseries you have to buy for it which you'd get free with other mp3 players(SONY Walkman digital music player and my favorite the RCA jukebox and video player)
It holds less songs than Sony's(Sony-13,000,Apple-5,000)
You can't watch movies in color on a 3.5inch flatscreen(you can on RCA's)
Accesaries not included
Case-$20-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)
USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)
No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)
Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
18 Greatest Player Ever
After struggling with several other MP3 players and trying MP3 on my Tungsten, I finally gave in and bought an iPod. I can't believe how great it is:
- Much better battery life than expected. I got very close to the advertised 12 hours after the first charge/discharge cycle. That's more than I'll ever need.
- Outstanding integration with iTunes. All my iTunes autosync with the iPod (you can sync manually too). Ripping my CDs is effortless. After struggling with others' software for years, iTunes is a lifesaver!
- HP actually has a better warranty than the Apple iPod, so you can't go wrong there.
- The interface is intuitive and effortless. I rarely need to look at the player to use it. No other player comes close (yes, I tried the Rio Carbon).
- More add-ons, accessories and software than any other player.
- Great iPod community to get help from and share with. - Lots of freeware too!
- Podcasts, Podcasts, Podcasts.
I could ramble on and on, but you get my point. Use an iPod and you'll never go back.
19 Great until there is the SMALLEST problem
I agree with everyone...
1) The IPOD has the BEST user interface I have ever seen (and I researched about half a dozen leading MP3 players)
2) There is zero learning curve. If you can double click a mouse, push a button, and spin a wheel, you're an immediate expert with the IPOD
3) Sound quality is nothing short of awesome
4) HP version supports every conceivable audio format
5) For abt 300 bucks, you can back-up your entire music collection
6) Lots of very cool add-on gadgets
But why the two stars instead if five...
1) Arguabley one of the most grotesque applications of planned obsolesence: when the battery goes, the thing immediatey becomes a $300.00 paper weight (and I have friends who have said their battery deteriorated QUICKLY after six months of use). Yes, you can ship it in to Apple (with insurance about 15 bucks) and then have them install a new one (about 100 bucks) and then four to six weeks later you have your music back (ouch!). Folks, the net/net here is that they expect laziness to prevail, and Apple is hoping you'll just buy a new one. Whoever was the product manager making the decision to not provide a user serviceable battery should be shot.
2) At $300.00, about 40% more than it's closest rival. Steep premium even given the positives listed above (note: most of the cost is advertising)
3) The I-Tunes store has no live reps -- this means that you can only e-mail complaints. Even billing complaints. So, if you have a problem downloading a song or album (and this happens FREQUENTLY -- even on highly reliable broadband connections), you are forced to work issues thru e-mail. I've been thru this process twice now, and I can tell you it is an EXTREMELY time consuming and FRUSTRATING process.
4) A full charge on the battery does not deliver anything near what is advertised (I get about 3 and half hours)
5) Compared to the Real Music Downloads, relatively limited song selection (for non teeny boppers)
Net/net: It feels like Steve Jobs is taking cues from Bill Gates as Apple's general sloppiness, poor decision making, and greed has turned what could have been the product of the year, into a reason to search elsewhere for a mobile music library/player.
20 Convenient but battery power is deceiving
It's great that I can access hundreds of songs but my battery usually only lasts about 5-6 hours. Is anyone else having this problem and why?
21 Excellent product but be careful installing on XP!
Installing the software was a pain in the butt on Windows XP! I kept getting the "blue screen of death" every time I tried to configure my iPod for the first time. This was because my computer has the slower USB than they recommend and I was using that (stupid me). I then used the firewire - much better! The software wouldn't install properly because of program conflicts (Roxio Easy CD Creator and Kodak digital camera software -- not sure of the exact name of the program). I ended up installing iTunes separately without using the auto-run feature on the CD-ROM, and that worked fine. UGH! Pain in the butt! But it was definitely worth it - my iPod has been worth every cent!
22 What else can you say
The IPod, a major hype in the industry that I will admit lives up to its name.
I'm alright on learning the tricks of an MP3 player but even I needed a lookover of the manual, I suggest you do so to if this is your first IPod.
I have about 900 songs on my computer so the 5,000 song storage was my favored choice, I've only used up 4.5 of a 20GB.
It's pretty much touch and go.
No skipping (which, is a duh, but it's nice to say)
The playlists are easy to access and create.
Transfer time is Such a delight, it takes about no time at all to just customize, hook up, download, and go. It's a great feature for someone who rarely has time to sit around and wait for everything to finish loading.
I even transferred my entire CD collection onto the ITunes software player included. (which took a Lot shorter time then when I do it through Windows Media Player)
Charge time seems to vary between 3-4hrs with me and if I were you, after you first charge your IPod and load some songs, charge it back up with the Firewire/Charger and not through the USB/PC port. It seemed to lower my battery faster when I used my PC as a charger instead of the charger included in the box.
I'm sure to some what I just said was Greek, but if you get one you'll know what I'm talking about. And I do suggest you get one.
The sound compared to anything I've ever had as an MP3 player (including a Sony product) is superb.
I do suggest you buy your own headphones (follow the review below me, the headphones are quite a hassle) I stick with my old ones. They do just fine.
One more thing, the back cover will get dirty Very fast, buy a cover for it as well.
And last but not least, the HP brand on the back does nothing to the IPods quality, don't mind it. It's a wonderful product and I fully support it.
and the free IPod offers never work, just try to buy one.
23 Great player, Bad headphones
As soon as I got my iPod, i knew it was the real deal. It has everything i need. well, actually, almost everything. the only thing i found wrong with the actual player is there is no custom equalizer. there are 20 equalizer settings, but i want more bass. hopefully apple will change this in a firmware update in the future.
The headphones, oh the headphones. after 5 days of use, i blew out the left headphone. i got so annoyed i decided to plug it in to my full size stereo and turn the equalizer settings in itunes up to max and my stereo to 40 and play the gorillaz "double bass" over and over again just to super screw them over. well wouldnt you know it, they are horrible now! so, be warned, if you get an ipod, plan on getting some good headphones if you dont have some.
Finally, the last thing i disliked was the back of the ipod. it gets dirty quite easily, so i bought myself a cover. now it doesnt get dirty. easy as that.
so, buy this. you will be happy
24 Great MP3 Player
The 4th generation 20GB from Apple & HP is everything I expected it to be and more. The sound is great, especially with the great earphones that Apple provides you with. But if you don't like them, the IPod allows you to use any headphones you want and it doesn't matter if they're from a different company (e.g. Sony).
The IPod is easy to use and music is imported from your CD, to the computer, and then updated onto your IPod. The only negative part about the IPod is that it stores the music on the computer and keeps it there. As a result, lots of disk space is taken up. I would recommend buying an extra storage device that will just hold your IPod music. I know I'm going to in the near future.
Don't hesitate if you're considering buying the IPod. It's great and it's now compatible with PCs, which is what most people use anyway. It is certainly pricey, but it's worth buying.
25 HP Comes Strong
I know, I know. It's practically the same as the Apple IPOD but I found the HP to have a Windows XP Setup poster inside and THEY WERE IN STOCK! Plus there are customizable tattoos I can print then stick on my HP IPOD. So if they are the same then why not buy HP?
26 Get the apple version
Apple made this deal with HP to get access to its distribution channels. Since amazon is an apple retailer, get the real 20gig iPod and save yourself the embarrasment of having a PC company name on your otherwise flawless iPod.
27 Honest and Non biased review of this product
I have seem so many bad reviews for both the 20GB version of +HP Ipods and the 40 GB version of +hp Ipods. The reviewer seems to not understand the whole concept of the technology share venture between HP and Apple. Apple has good design, HP has its manufacturing and Marketing power. Its a natural combination!
I've been wanting to buy an ipod for quite a while now and IT IS very difficult to find an APPLE brand 20 GB 4th Gen Ipod! Apple simply can't keep up with the demand! The +HP brand Ipod is EXACTLY the same as the Apple Brand Ipod. The only few difference are listed here
- HP Logo at the back of ipod player (Nothing serious here)
- HP support (Not bad either, 24/7 with quick pickup)
- Allows HP Ipod custom printable skins (Nice addition, but the skins would probablly work on regular Apple IPods as well).
- PC Softwares (Does this really matter? +HP ipod would also work on Macs if you download itune for macs)
People kept on complaining about no WMA support. Remember Apple IPOD design is a copyrighted design by apple. If apple don't want to offer WMA support, there is nothing HP can do about it! HP simply helps the manufacturing and distribution!!! Nothing else. BTW, Hp invented is simply a catchy marketing phrase. The main core business of HP is printers and computers, did HP invent either one of these??? Don't concentrate too much on their marketing techniques, what really matters is the product.
Everything else is exactly the same! Even the apple logo still exist on the back of this ipod player.
So the only big difference I can see is apple support or HP support. To me, I don't really care. But if you really want Apple support don't get this. Otherwise don't look any further.
28 Too Many Bad Reviews!
If you're looking for a player to put all your music on, the Apple iPod+hp is a good MP3 player for people who are HP customers and want a good player that is compatible for the PC. The Apple iPod is one of the best MP3 players to date. HP and Apple are just trying to get the iPod out to the PC market. I've had no problems so far with this iPod since I purchased it a few weeks ago. It has been working great and the sound is excellent. If you want to get the regular iPod that's fine, but the one from HP is just as good.
29 what was apple thinking?
Well apple's marketing toads are at it again, this time to put another picture of it's precious ipod on Amazon's front page, the only problem is, its the same ol' ipod.
The only difference is that the HP company has smeared its logo on the back. Thats all. If apple really wants to get the PC market, they need to add WMA support. I have 5,000 songs in WMA and theres no way I am going to degrade sound quality by converting to apples proprietary AAC.
If apple were willing to allow WMA files on this player, perhaps I wouldn't have returned it.
30 The ugly identical twin
This is totally a rebranded Apple iPod under the uglier skin. People had hoped for HP adding WMA support, but there is none in this. If you want an iPod, get the real thing. If you want a really good MP3 jukebox, check out the Creative Zen Touch. HP has very poor tech support, by the way.
31 HP Invent? Innovation?
OK, so we all heard of HP's tag "Invent". And Carly Fiorina vouched for offshoring of US jobs as "Freedom to Innovate".
So what's this? Freedom to copy?
Please do not support HP.
32 Difference in Support between HP and Apple iPods - iTunes
This is a great product but there is a difference in support between HP and Apple iPods. I was having problems with iTunes not correctly importing my song ID tags (see below) so I called HP. HP told me that it does not support iTunes, and then I called Apple and they told me that they do not support iTunes for HP iPods-Only Apple iPods!!! Apple verifies that you have an Apple iPod by the serial number, which they require for tech support. Further, I believe iTunes is the only application that you can use with the new iPods, so you don't have a choice to use a program that works better for you. What are they thinking??? I hope they correct this issue as soon as possible.
I believe iTunes may need some fine tuning because my song tags were fine on my old iPod (2G), MusicMatch, Windows Explorer, XPlay, etc., but when I imported the songs into iTunes, many of my songs (a couple hundred of them) had extra spaces at the end of artist, album, and track names, and some genres changed among other issues. It looks like iTunes reverted the songs to their original tags from long ago. It took a couple of hours to get them back the way I had them.
