Comments on: HP seeks larger role in iPod mania

Computer maker releases a pod-friendly PC and plans to add co-branded iPod Photo devices in the coming weeks.
Photo: HP's prime spot for iPod

[j3st3r]

All well and good...

It's a nice way HP to step into the whole iPod halo, but what if the case isn't kept on a desk top? If the whole multimedia concept is grasped with this computer how likely is that the case would be stored in some sort of unit?
Even if it was utilised in a normal desk bound situation, many computer desks have a section for keeping the case out of the way. I know my desk allows me to have the front and rear of my case accessible but the top section, where HP are putting their iPod dock spot, has enough room above it for me to stash the external modem and slide my hand in to hit the power switch.
Its a small gripe and I suppose if I was an iPod user and HP owner it's nothing that a jigsaw and five minutes of shelf hacking wouldnt cure.

[j3st3r]

All well and good...

It's a nice way HP to step into the whole iPod halo, but what if the case isn't kept on a desk top? If the whole multimedia concept is grasped with this computer how likely is that the case would be stored in some sort of unit?
Even if it was utilised in a normal desk bound situation, many computer desks have a section for keeping the case out of the way. I know my desk allows me to have the front and rear of my case accessible but the top section, where HP are putting their iPod dock spot, has enough room above it for me to stash the external modem and slide my hand in to hit the power switch.
Its a small gripe and I suppose if I was an iPod user and HP owner it's nothing that a jigsaw and five minutes of shelf hacking wouldnt cure.

[dona83]

iPod + Windows Media Center Edition?

Isn't this quite contradicting... I mean, here we go back to the MP3 format simply to allow iTunes and Windows Media Player to live in relative peace and harmony. It's too bad since I prefer both AAC and WMA over MP3...

[dona83]

iPod + Windows Media Center Edition?

Isn't this quite contradicting... I mean, here we go back to the MP3 format simply to allow iTunes and Windows Media Player to live in relative peace and harmony. It's too bad since I prefer both AAC and WMA over MP3...

[Politank7]

What?

I was under the impression that the iPod/iTunes/music store used AAC by default. As for .wma, forget it. AAC is NOT a proprietory format, is is the natural evolution of mp3. .wma, on the other hand, is nothing more than a cynical attempt to 'lock-in' sad MS fanboys.

[Politank7]

What?

I was under the impression that the iPod/iTunes/music store used AAC by default. As for .wma, forget it. AAC is NOT a proprietory format, is is the natural evolution of mp3. .wma, on the other hand, is nothing more than a cynical attempt to 'lock-in' sad MS fanboys.