I'm thinking of getting a Dell pocket DJ, $175. Anyone own one? Any reason I should get an ipod instead?
Off topic, MP3 players
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get an ipod so you can be trendy
Do a search for mp3 players - its been talked to death.
I would go for a 20GB Rio Karma - they sell for $195 (cheaper if you'll take refurbished) right now and can't be beat unless you need more than 20GB:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1443682/blsrt=1
I would go for a 20GB Rio Karma - they sell for $195 (cheaper if you'll take refurbished) right now and can't be beat unless you need more than 20GB:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1443682/blsrt=1
I use a Nomad Zen Extra. Great little player that can hold enough music for a month of play.
i've got a regular dell DJ and I like it a lot. Mines one of the first gen ones so its like a brick but it works great and has taken a pretty serious beating.
I love all things Dell, but I think the design and function of their Jukebox is lacking. For a similar or better price, I think you could get something much more reliable. Look around, there's tons of stuff out there. Check http://www.cnet.com/ for reviews.
you know america, we've all got to be trendy, and thats why apple stays in buisness
Sounds like you haven't actually used a Karma or iPod, cause the are both overall better audio players than the iRiver units for different reasons but it really depends on your needs - see DAPreview.com - the main editor ranks the iRiver unit below them too. I would say they are definately better than most other players, including the Creative/Dell units...Changleen said:
It is nice to have open firmware options though
Cowon is also a great option - they make really good players...
the x5 doesn't support ID3 tags, which i think is a rather big deal. browsing for files via file/folder structure seems tedious, esp for a 20GB player...syadasti said:
NO SALE!
however, w/ Rio on the rocks, not sure what my best option is (gonna buy a unit for the wife's car).
i love my ipod, 40 gigs baby. there is just something about having 30 dyas of continous music without hearing the same song.....
on the flip-side, it was a gift and i wouldn't spend $400 on one. i'd go the $200 route and get whichever mp3 player that may end up being....
on the flip-side, it was a gift and i wouldn't spend $400 on one. i'd go the $200 route and get whichever mp3 player that may end up being....
no, why would you think that? the x5 only does folder/file structure layout. instead of having my cds spilling around various vehicles, i figured i could get a player for my wife's car too. Rio's in a precarious spot, so while i dig my Rio i'm not sure i would get another one if the company's going tits up soon. everyone knows my feelings re: iPod. just wondering if any others are worthwhile (dell, iRiver, toshiba, creative, etc). the price point doesn't seem to budge off $200 for the 20GB players, which is kinda crazy for a consumer electrics good. i bought my 20GB karma in Feb '04 for ~$240 or so.stosh said:
crap, suckered in by an old thread....stosh said:
it's still relevant thoughWestCoastHucker said:
dirtjumpP.1 said:
get an ipod so that you can take advantage of the multitude of aftermarket products and the wealth of support!