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Got a Dell DJ tonight!

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beatmix01

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so my mom surprised me with a 15 gb dell dj for hanukkah tonight...

time to set it up and get all ready....

EDIT: Review!

Ok and here we go...

The unit
First off its relatively the same size as the iPod except it feels slightly heavier.
I dont mind the little scroll wheel that much. Very easy to use.
I dont like the fact that it doenst make use of a cradle nor can they release one due to the fact that all the connections are on the top of it. (well they could but it would be extremely awkward looking.)
It has four little (and i mean little) rubber feet on the back of it so when on your desk it doesnt slide around (could be a problem when in your pocket though.)
The standard headphones dont impress me all that much but what can you expect from generic headphones?
The unit has 7-EQ presets (I think) and 4 band custom EQ that can be programmed.
The OS layout on the device is very straight forward and easy to navigate.
Oh and you CAN charge the unit vida USB. (as long as its at least 25% charged already)

The Software Solution

It comes bundled with Music Match which I absolutly hate.
Tried doing xfers of songs via WMP9, which I also hate.
searched the web for iphod like programs. Only to find nothing.
Tested the trial version of Red Chair Software's Dudebox. (www.redchairsoftware.com/dudebox/)
Aweome piece of software. Allows for explorer integration to xfer files to and from the Dell DJ.
Gave in and purchased the full version with money I dont have.
Just xferred a whole album 13 songs - 192kbps - 95MB in approx. 2 min. using the standard USB 1.1 (my pc doesnt have USB 2.0 blah)

According to the dell dj forums a new firmware is to be release shortly addressing some issues that have arisen. (Firmware issues)

Thats all for now.
 
Cool! My gf gave me a Rio Karma tonight! 😀
MP3 players for all! :beer:

I'm about 1/4th of the way through loading my music...dammit, I'm going to have to wait till morning to play with it more...
 
Hmm, haven't seen any reviews yet so I'll be interested to see what you think. It's not going to pry me away from my iPod but I'm interested to see how it stacks up though.
 
now i just need to find some cool software to xfer the :music:

i hate musicmatch with a passion and dont have the $25 for redchairs dudebox 🙁
 
Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK
Anyway to play the music on the car if you don't have a tapedeck?
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they make a device that has an audio input that then rebroadcasts the signal on one of the low fm frequencies so you can listen to your devices via the radio.

i looked quick for a link but couldnt find one... i'll keep an eye out.
 
Originally posted by: beatmix01
Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK
Anyway to play the music on the car if you don't have a tapedeck?
Click to expand...

they make a device that has an audio input that then rebroadcasts the signal on one of the low fm frequencies so you can listen to your devices via the radio.

i looked quick for a link but couldnt find one... i'll keep an eye out.
Click to expand...

Or get any head unit with auxillary in. If you have a stock unit, sounds like time for an upgrade.
 
Originally posted by: Elemental007
Originally posted by: beatmix01
Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK
Anyway to play the music on the car if you don't have a tapedeck?
Click to expand...

they make a device that has an audio input that then rebroadcasts the signal on one of the low fm frequencies so you can listen to your devices via the radio.

i looked quick for a link but couldnt find one... i'll keep an eye out.
Click to expand...

Or get any head unit with auxillary in. If you have a stock unit, sounds like time for an upgrade.
Click to expand...

How would you do that with an iPod? I need some way to hook it up to my deck and I don't really want to use the iTrip.
 
Stereo patch cable + headphone output = omglikewheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 😀😀😀

It's too bad the iPod only has 4hours of battery life. That would suck royally for use in a car without a power adapter or inverter. Actually, that just blows in general.

Another recommendation which I got here on AT was for a remote so you can stuff the MP3 player in the glovebox and just have the remote out by the gearshift or dash. My stock radio has aux in... I'll swap it for something single DIN to make room for an electronic boost controller in the future.

 
Thread hijack has begun:

Yup... since the SCCA has changed the rules for my class making all the current modifications on my car illegal (despite my car being completely outclassed by nearstock WRXs) I've decided since I'm "cheating"... I might as well go the full nine yards and run boost control, etcetcetc.

I'll still lose as long I as make no further suspension modifications but hey. My car will rip in a straight line. FWD Eclipse... burning rubber from 1st to 3rd!
 
Originally posted by: KokomoGST
Stereo patch cable + headphone output = omglikewheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 😀😀😀

It's too bad the iPod only has 4hours of battery life. That would suck royally for use in a car without a power adapter or inverter. Actually, that just blows in general.

Another recommendation which I got here on AT was for a remote so you can stuff the MP3 player in the glovebox and just have the remote out by the gearshift or dash. My stock radio has aux in... I'll swap it for something single DIN to make room for an electronic boost controller in the future.
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4 hours? Is your ipod broke with the backlight on or do you use wav files or something?
 
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