goudaboy
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Saint Charles, IL
| [Mp3] IPod Mini vs Dell Dj vs something else? OK, I've read through quite a few threads here and done some research elsewhere online. I am comparing an IPod mini vs a Dell Dj , similar models, similar pricing although I like the DJ at the cheaper price. This is a gift idea for the wifey. Now it comes down to this: we run long distances (3-6 miles or more), is either of these two units too bulky/heavy/clumsy to use while running? I was thinking of giving this to her so she can listen while running. Anyone have experience with this?
Or should I look at the smaller units (like the rio)? Inquiring minds want to know.
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JJ
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| Re: [Mp3] IPod Mini vs Dell Dj vs something else? For exercise that involves some sort of impact flash-based players are generally better than HD-based players (like the mini and DJ) as they are smaller, lighter, and have no moving parts. The mini has 32MB of buffer (I imagine the Dell has a similar amount), but even so, a jolt at the wrong time could kill the drive. | |
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justin
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chRoniX10
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Tarzana, CA | I wouldn't recommend neither as HD mp3 players are simply not designed for physical activities. Flash based MP3 players are simply the way to go. Ipod Shuffle ain't bad.
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| Re: [Mp3] IPod Mini vs Dell Dj vs something else? I don't agree. if you don't drop them - and there are loads of jogging-with-your-ipod belt/arm/whatever clips - then they are fine.
The disk only seeks once every minute or less, and for a second, so if you are a klutz and drop them you have a good chance it will be fine. Jumping around with one in your hand is not sufficient g force to make the read head hit the disk. | |
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chRoniX10
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| Re: [Mp3] IPod Mini vs Dell Dj vs something else? Well the risk of the HD mp3 player falling is very high if you participate in physical activities and if the HD player is dropped a very high risk that something bad will happen to the extremely delicate hard drive. Yet if a flash based player is dropped most likely nothing will happen. Plus HD based players are pretty hefty when you are exercising or whatever.
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goudaboy
join:2002-07-25
Saint Charles, IL
| Thanks for all the input guys, I see your points about dropping etc. My heart stops when my cell phone hits the floor, I dont want to see a $200 device go to pieces on the pavement either. I will probably go with a flash player instead, most likely the Rio as it has the expansion slot.
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Phoenix, AZ | I have an iPod mini, and its hefty and expensive that I dont want to be exercising with it.
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Jnick
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| I own a dell dj 1st gen 20gig and found it to be quite heavy when working out and the fear of dropping it. I bought an Iriver 256 meg flash player. very compact and light. It's the older 100 series.
»www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/100/
I use the dell dj for the Car mostly now.
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