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Old 23 February 2004, 06:32 PM
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I'm off to the US next week, with the current exchange rate can anyone get close to the prices I can get off Amazon.com, namely:

40gb £270
20gb £218

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Old 23 February 2004, 09:45 PM
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can't you wait for the HP re-badged one? Or better still you'll get more fun out of a GBA SP!!!

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At 18% margin (absolute maximum), the answer to the original question is no!
Old 24 February 2004, 11:30 AM
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AFAIA there is a national shortage of IPODS in UK

Whats this HP one?? Anyone know where i can find more info?
Old 24 February 2004, 01:47 PM
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Hp Apple iPod
Old 24 February 2004, 03:17 PM
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Isnt that just the IPOD mini????!!!!
Old 24 February 2004, 03:30 PM
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nah, HP agreement doesn't cover the mini.
Old 24 February 2004, 06:08 PM
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the HP iPod is identical to the normal iPod only blue. It just has a HP logo engraved on the back instead.

The iPod mini is a different kettle of fish all together mini
Old 24 February 2004, 08:11 PM
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18% margin I wish. We're lucky to make 3%, barely worth bothering with so defintley no discount. Stock is still in in high demand so I can't see prices dropping much or anyone giving them away.

From what I can see UK mailorder is still the cheapest way to buy one in the UK. US pricing may be cheaper.



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Has anyone got pics of hte HP one or specs and when is it out?
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hPod is an iPod but in HP blue with HP logos. Still has the Apple logo on startup though! No pics yet.

Re: pricing. No one in the UK will be able to beat those. Margins are high, but for Apple not the dealer, as AllanB said.

Just get one from the States, worldwide warranty and multi-voltage mains adaptor are standard. Pick up the Apple Worldwide Travel Plug kit whilst you're out there, or just get a fig-of-8 mains lead when you get back.

You should be able to get AppleCare here in the UK when you get back, covers all parts (inc. battery) for 2 years for about £50.

Have fun,
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Pics of the HP iPod are on the link I posted before. Its a video of the HP CEO introducing it.
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