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Dell Pocket DJ (5GB)
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"2.5X the songs of Ipod mini for 50 bucks less..." on
Pros: 1. Holds 2500 songs versus 1000 for iPod mini(at 4 mins per song w/WMA encoding). 2. Easy to use scroll wheel on par with iPod clickwheel 3. Aluminum case is very durable, not like the iPod Mini's plastic one.
Cons: Froze once, but this was easily fixed by resetting it w/a paper clip. Resetting doesn't erase anything or even change any settings. It just restarts player
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"why buy the ipod mini when you can get a pocket dj?" on
Pros: Very small and light weight, easy to use (i found it easier than the ipod). Don't bother installing music match, you can use Media Player 10 (you will need to download some free firmware from Dell). Had no problem transferring my music to the DJ from my
Cons: battery life is suspect. it says about 10 hours, but i've only got about 5 (i've only had it for a couple of weeks). seems to get a little more life though every time i charge it. can't charge and transfer music at the same time, which eats up a lot of
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"Not an Ipod? So What!" on
Pros: Small, light, easy to use. Button easier to use than Ipod scroll wheel. 5 gig capacity, long battery life, cheaper than Ipod. Better value.
Cons: MusicMatch software not all that easy to use - Windows Media works fantastic and transfers all types of music.
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"Be aware! This is a 4.7GB mp3 player" on by armyguy2005
Pros: Very easy to use, good price, compact size. As the CNET editor described in his review, it is user friendly. You don't need a manual to figure out how to use this mp3 player.
Cons: 4.7GB instead of 5 GB($199), more expensive than 4GB mini Ipod($175)
Summary: Positive:
-i recommend this mp3 players for people that doesn't care much for extra features and design. Very user friendly. scroll and click, that it! I'm getting one for my mom.
- You can store data. good for storing your school report and other data.
-EQ setting: Custom EQ, Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock, vocal.
-10hour playtime (not sure about this, i fell asleep for 6hours, and the battery was drained out)
- sleep timer, date&time, and calendar included
-The player displays other language (ex. Korean song titles and artists in Korean) without any language software installed.
NEGATIVE:
- this is 4.7GB mp3 player. Not sure how other mp3 players are, but dell customer service claims that the dell pocket dj software uses .3GB/ 300MB of your 5GB hard drive. Thats a lot of songs... compared to 256MB mp3 players we use to have back in the days.. They said, too bad.. sorry.. goodbye.
-Dell customer service is horrible. Because of globalization and downsizing, Dell uses people from asia/middle east (ex. India, etc) to deal with technical or other service problems. They will transfer you from on representative to another for hours and hours until you give up and hang up the phone.
- The earphone makes static noise.. a lot of tremble? noise. It's also too big for average ears.
- the player overheats.. i'm worried. it's like a cell phone, if you have it on for a while, the mp3 player gets hot. Hopefully, it doesn't short circuit my player.
-No FM Tuner, No voice recorder, poor and simple design with screws on the side.
-no case, waist clip.. no accessories... you have to buy everything! Only earphone and charger included.
-from Dell.com you'll have to pay $199, plus $10 tax, plus $5-8 S&H, total of $210-$220.
CONCLUSION/OVERALL: This player is for older, and more mature consumer with no preference other than listening to mp3.
-If you're between age 9-16, buy a mini ipod 4GB($175 **********, no tax, free S&H), mainstream player that everyone has and very popular/stylish/cute;
-Age 17-27, Creative Zen Micro 5GB($225-234, no tax, free shipping), one of the smallest mp3 on the market. smaller than mini ipod! very stylish and new. My girlfriend loves it! very stylish, very small. includes FM tuner and voice recorder, and case, belt clip.
-age 28-80, Dell pocket DJ ($199+tax+S&H) User friendly, poor style, no color, no fm tuner, not much option. It took me 5-10 minute to figure out all the options available.
Only reason i bought Pocket DJ was because i had a $75 coupon from Dell. But i still had to pay the tax.. and i bought the player for $135 & free shipping(limited time S&H offer). I would not pay $199+tax+S&H for this item..Updated
This is a follow-up on my original opinion.
- There was a battery problem. The battery would last for only 2 hours instead of 10 hours the dell claims. For some reason, the battery would continue to drain with the power off! very weird, but the dell replaced the Dell Pocket DJ (5gb) in a kind manner.
-It's impossible to reach customer/ technical service through phone. Here is a secret... use the dell online chat customer/tech support... it will only take 1 minute before you speak to a representative, plus, you get to print a copy of your chat and email a copy too..
- No manual for the mp3 player..
- i actually like the scroll on the mp3 player.. it feels like a scroll from your pc mouse.. i like it better than touch pad like ipod and creative zen micro.Updated
This is a follow-up on my original opinion.
- There was a battery problem. The battery would last for only 2 hours instead of 10 hours the dell claims. For some reason, the battery would continue to drain with the power off! very weird, but the dell replaced the Dell Pocket DJ (5gb) in a kind manner.
-It's impossible to reach customer/ technical service through phone. Here is a secret... use the dell online chat customer/tech support... it will only take 1 minute before you speak to a representative, plus, you get to print a copy of your chat and email a copy too..
- No manual for the mp3 player..
- i actually like the scroll on the mp3 player.. it feels like a scroll from your pc mouse.. i like it better than touch pad like ipod and creative zen micro. -
"good and some bad but, overall very good" on by BklynME
Pros: looks good, excellent customer care, syncs w/napster, very easy to use
Cons: less than 10hrs play, ear plugs (too big) , musicmatch bites (use windows media or Napster)
Summary: I had the opportunity to use the Ipod Shuffle this past weekend. I am glad to have my DJ. And that is saying something considering my experience with DJ.
Good News:
(1) I don't know why people keep ragging on it but, the customer care is excellent and 24 hrs! Honestly!
(2)Napster to go.($15 per mo) There are only 3 Mp3 players the Napster to go will sync with which will allow you to download all the music you want (only on to your player) @ no additional cost. U have 2 refresh about every 4 days & only the Dell DJ 5GB not 20GB.
(3)Very easy to use, you can manipulate the controls blind, (so you can keep it in your coat) and it comes with a sleep timer. I got the arm band so I can use it at the gym. easy access, Perfect!
Its not all good: I had a some of problems with the original only stayed charged for around 4hrs. Then the replacement DJ constantly freezed. I am currently on my 3rd replacement. Customer care is always polite and very thorough. I had a replacement both times in 48 hrs or less. In one case spoke to them on Sat and had it Monday!
When I first purchased it they claimed 12hrs of continuous play but, have since revised it to 10. Personally I think it is more like 8> but >6.
It dosen't come with a lot of extra stuff, e.g., alarm, etc. but, I don't want that stuff.
Get your earplugs- they seem alright at first but, it just annoy to readjusting.
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