HP has expanded its line of digital music players to include Apple"s IPod Mini. The company said that the miniature player will be available from its Web site beginning Sunday, with the Apple IPod Mini from HP hitting major retailers shortly thereafter. HP"s prices will be the same--$200 for a 4GB model, and $250 for a 6GB model.
HP"s enormous retail distribution channel and emphasis on appealing to Windows-centric users may give the IPod Mini further penetration into the mass market. HP and Apple first announced a partnership more than a year ago, to bring IPods to HP"s customers and make the devices available through HP"s considerable retail distribution channels. HP also includes Apple"s ITunes software pre-installed on all its PCs.