Comment Re:Google taking Apple's playbook (Score 1) 219
I work in HP's software division, and I can confirm this is actually not happening here. New HP employees get a choice between a few different laptop/desktop models, based on their business segment, that are all HP machines.
Getting access to alternative hardware (more powerful machines/macbooks) is possible, but requires a business need and managerial approval. Our iOS devs, for example, obviously get access to MBPs, but 'regular' users still get HP laptops.