Why don't you ask HP that question? I havent made any...

Why don't you ask HP that question? I havent made any assumptions , i have stated facts, stuff that has been disclosed and reported. Look it up. Are you suggesting there hasnt been a global chip shortage that has disrupted supply? It appears that you are the one making unsubstantiated assumptions. The deal was to sell the buds as a bundle with the notebooks, notebook production was delayed due to chip supply constraints, hence constrained the buds orders beyond the initial batches ordered and supplied, If they decide to provide an additional channel to sell the buds separately, I am sure that information will be advised.