Dell DJ News, Info and Mods

In a strange move Apple and HP are partnering up to offer HP Digital Music Players based on the iPod.

HP will also be bundling the iTunes Music Store with their PCs starting in June.

An interesting move... Dell's CEO apparently had no comment on the matter.

Dudebox is a program that allows you to browse your DJ like a drive in my computer. You can drag and drop to add songs and copy them off. There are also many more features. You can buy it or get the trial version here http://redchairsoftware.com/dudebox/

-itismejs

According to this forum post, the dell dj can be used with linux. The link is below:

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I have not yet however been able to test it. Good Luck!

HP is going to hop on the music-download/player bandwagon according to CBS Marketwatch

"An H-P spokeswoman confirmed reports that the No. 2 PC maker would have its version of a digital-music storefront up and running next month. The company intends on taking the wraps off of some of its digital-music offerings, including a music player, at the annual Consumer Electronics Show."

Dell posted a diagram of the Dell DJ and what each button does as well as shots from each angle.

Napster and iTunes are facing off in the Media... with comments being made both ways by each respective CEO.

Steve Jobs claims that online music stores are not money-makers. Apple also claims to have sold 5x as many tunes as Napster did in their debut week.

Napster's CEO disagrees with the numbers and says that they're growing.

jmaluso writes: "The original purchase price of the 20gb Dell Dj when it was release 2 short days ago was $329.00 - $30 instant rebate. You can now purchase the 20gb Dell DJ from Dell's website for $299.00 - $30 instant rebate. $269.00 + Tax is all you pay. Standard shipping is free. I thought the price was already pretty good for the features...now it is a steal! Look out 10gb and 20gb iPods...Dell is coming for you!"

This Hispanic Business article discusses MusicMatch and Dell's partnership.

As previously rumored, Dell will be using MusicMatch's jukebox software as a co-brand partner as the software to drive the Dell Music Store and interface with the Dell DJ.

MusicMatch generally has the same liberal licensing as Apple's iTunes Music Store. The main difference is the use of Windows Media Audio in MusicMatch.

Dell released the Dell DJ

Two Models: 15GB and 20GB

- 15 GB model stores over 3,700 songs. ($249)
- 20 GB model stores over 4,900 songs. ($329)
- Fixed rechargeable battery with up to 16 hours battery life.
- Easy-to-read 2" EL display with indigo blue.
- Lightweight at 7.6 oz.
- Both models include headphones.
- The 20GB model also includes a carry case for the ultimate in portability.

$30 Off Instantly for the 20GB Dell DJ ($299 after instant rebate)

TechTV gives its take on the Dell DJ.

Although I still rank iPod No. 1, the Dell DJ, along with the hot Rio Karma, certainly belongs in the top echelon of portable hard-drive MP3 players. The DJ's greatness starts with the quality of its build. The friendly $300 price for the 20GB version is $100 less than an iPod with the same capacity. (The 20GB DJ costs $300 after mail-in rebate. Dell is unsure how long the $30 rebate will last.) Take a couple points off for the play-all-tracks conundrum and average sound quality, tack on points for amazing battery life (plus 3.5-hour charge) and neat wired remote control, and you've got a solid, four-star product.