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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| 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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Brooklyn, NY | reply to goudaboy
half of new york seem to run with an ipod, there is no issue. |
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Weirdal
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i've dropped my dj a couple times and it is still ok, but flash players are better for running
the ipod is lighter though if thats what your concerned about
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chRoniX10
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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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justin
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| 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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| 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
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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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I have a dell dj, and I have no problem with it. If you have a bull dog case for the DELL DJ, you'll be fine running. Or get a rhino case. Either way just slip it in your pocket, it'll be fine (for me anyways)
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Phoenix, AZ | reply to goudaboy
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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