Dell Jukebox: No-Nonsense Music Players
The Dell Jukebox line of portable mp3 players gets high marks from consumers
and reviewers. Dell's preference of producing computers without a lot of whistles and bells
continues with the Dell DJ players. They're compact and reliable at prices that will
actually leave you with enough money to buy some music.
Jukebox Attributes
Formats include MP3, WAV, WMA and DRM protected WMA. Music Match
Jukebox software included and Windows Media Player is supported.
Built-in lithium polymer battery packs recharge in as little as an
hour (AC adapter or USB) with up to 14 hour playback.
Durable anodized aluminum construction with easy to read back-lit LCD screens. DJ 20, DJ 30 and Pocket DJ feature
an easy 3-way roller control (menu up, down and select).
Equalizers feature eight pre-set modes plus 4-band customizable. The DJ Ditty
has 6 pre-set modes (normal, pop, jazz, rock, classical & spoken word).
Dell MP3 Player Picks
The Dell Digital Jukebox line currently includes the following four models:
- DJ 30 - 30GB 1.8" hard drive, up to 15,000 songs, 4.0"
X 2.5" X 0.74", 6.8 oz., 26-pin dock connector and USB 2.0 via dock
connector.
- DJ 20 - 20GB 1.8" hard drive, up to 9,900 songs, 4.0" X
2.5" X 0.74", 6.8 oz., 26-pin dock connector and USB 2.0 via dock
connector.
- Pocket DJ - 5GB 1.0" MicroDrive, up to 2,500 songs,
3.5" X 2.1" X 0.5", 4.4 oz., USB 2.0 and USB mini-B port.
- DJ Ditty - 512MB flash memory, up to 220 songs, 3.6" X 1.1" X
0.5", 1.29 oz., built-in USB 2.0 connector. Also features an FM tuner and supports Napster to Go.
It should be noted that Dell estimates song capacities based on 64kbps encoding.
Sound quality at this bit
rate is marginal at best. A more realistic 128kbps means the number of songs each
Jukebox
will hold should be cut in half.
However, starting at less than $100, Dell continues their practice of
providing superior value and the Digital Jukebox line deserves a close look.
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