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Dell Pocket DJ

57 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
size (33)
usability (29)
sound (25)
price (11)
portability (8)

Negative
battery (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 reviews of Dell Pocket DJ. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and price. The sound and size are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the reliability and battery.

usability, size, sound, price, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Pocket DJ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Joshua Fruhlinger (engadget.com)

Dell Pocket DJ reviewed, usability issues confirmed

Confirming Mossberg's overview of the iPod Mini's new competitors, CNet posted a review of Dell's new Pocket DJ that more or less echoes those same usability issues. The hold button is, in fact, hard to use, the unit's a bit heavier than the...

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Sam Jemielity (pcworld.com)

Dell Pocket DJ

IPod Mini look-alike provides strong competition.

The Pocket DJ offers speedy navigation and 1GB more storage than the IPod Mini 4GB for the same price.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Machrone (pcmag.com)

Dell Pocket DJ

Excellent audio quality, small size, and sophisticated looks help set the Dell Pocket DJ apart.

Small, light, and powerful. Fingerprint-resistant anodized aluminum case. Great audio quality.

Screen could have more contrast. Blue backlight detracts from readability.

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Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : John Morris (cnet.com)

Performance

Dell Pocket DJ (5GB)

Good value for a solid if unspectacular player; easy to operate; compatible with DRM-protected WMA files; decent sound quality.

No major extra features; mediocre battery life; scroll barrel is no match for iPod Click Wheel; Janus DRM support is coming, but when?

If you're looking for a simple high-capacity player and don't want to pay for extra features, the Dell Pocket DJ is a fine choice.

Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : chad8246 (epinions.com)

There's A Dell In My Pocket (And I'm Happy To See You)

While it may surprise many people, I am far from an audiophile. Yes, I love music, but I don’t find it necessary to have the top of the line equipment to listen to my cds. I have a solid Techniques sound system while slightly old; can still crank...

Good small size and excellent sound

No instructional manual included for installation or usage and existing computer knowledge is needed

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Yes, the iPod Killer

My unit died within 3 months of owning it, but I haven't given up on it yet even though Dell refuses to replace or exchange it outside of 30 days. So why in the world would I give it a decent review when it's currently nothing more than a paperweight? ...

Great storage space, good battery life, vast amount of playback options, solid construction

30 day return policy, not much support for it anymore

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Go Dell Go

portable, good battery life, great interface, generally awesome

scratches easily, musicmatch jukebox not necessary

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Terrible Product

Small, Nice design

Bad Quality

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Terrible Product

OK, heres the thing, I got this as a gift for x-mas, it was great! Then about 2 weeks later, when everythign was right, the headphones were malfuntioning that i can only recive audio in oen ear. It turned out it was the headphone jack. The Copper ...

Small, Nice design

Bad Quality

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A nice mp3 player but not on par with the iPod

I originally bought my Pocket DJ largely because of my dislike of Mac computers which are made by Apples. Also, with my desktop being a Dell, I thought that the Pocket DJ would be more compatible with it. Even though I did own a Dell desktop, loading ...

Gives Apple a little competition to their iPods, good sound, lightweight

scratches easily, sometimes locks up, software is hard to install

Dec, 2005

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