Slashdot Mirror
Dell Launches Flash Music Player
desert island writes "Dell launched a new flash-memory digital music player, named DJ Ditty, to compete with the iPod Shuffle. Both devices are $99 and come equipped with 512 megabytes of memory. The biggest difference between the devices is the Ditty's 1-inch LCD display screen, which helps users navigate their music lists. In addition, the Ditty can receive FM radio and sport a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 14 hours of continuous play."
to get one of these bad boys. It's not just about the technology, you know - it's about how COOL I look. And let me tell you, I'll look fucking cool wearing one of these.
It's all about style, people. About time some of the nerds here realized that style wins out over substance every single time.
Take it from me, I bag a different chick almost every night.
DJ P Ditty with highly annoying background chatter about making money, groping women, and busting a cap in peoples asses on every song I hear.
Get with the times DELL is '05 not '85.
I think the invisible hand of the market has its middle finger extended
--A wise old fart named SC0RN
Who ever came with that idiotic name? It should have been named Dell P14YZ0R!
People say "I'll google it up!" when they want to search for something on the net.
They'll say "It's so Dell!" when talking about something so ugly that people can use it to scare kids.
-xype
1. "DJ Ditty" is a stupid name, and likely to get them sued by P. Ditty. (This is the same guy who threatened legal action against "Puffy" forcing them to change their name to "Puffy Ami Yumi.")
I think it's actually P. Diddy, not that anybody cares. He'll probably sue them anyway. Aside from that, what took so long for this article to appear? This has been out in the news for a couple of days. Will it make a dent in the iPod market? Nah, probably not after everybody realizes they don't use the LCD or radio anyway...
Actually, word on the street is that he's partnering with Sony for the upcoming PSP-Diddy.
I agree DJ Ditty is a poor name choice.
I would have gone with F'in Biatch
GreasyBloater
Civilization, the death of dreams.
Actually, if the Dell device had a lighter in it that would be a major plus. Maybe a toothpick and a small pair of scissors too. Now we're talking about convergance!
DJ Ditty changed its name to "Ditty" to avoid confusing its fans. At a recent product launch, some people were chanting "DJ Ditty!" and some people were chanting "Ditty!" and it threw everything off. This way, everybody can just chant "Ditty!" and be on the same page.
1. "DJ Ditty" is a stupid name
DJ Ditty is a little bit shitty.
Just a little humor - relax.
We all know Apple sells stuff other than Ipods. They also sell Ipod Shuffles and Ipod Nanos and ear buds. They also use to sell this PDA called the Newton. And for some reason I think they also sell black turtle necks.
This new Ditty is a great addition to Dell music player line up. It manages to capture all the style of it's larger siblings whilst being small enough not to consume too much warehouse space it is destined to need...
Correct. The P. Diddy version just plays your music while injecting the following audio:
..Uuh..
..Uh huh..Yeah
Nuke Gay Whales for Jesus.
Unlike Apple, Dell actually sells something other than digital music players.
Yah, Apple should be more like Dell - they should try to sell computers, too.
Under "Customize it!"
"Save $50 with mail-in Dell/Yahoo rebate. Price shown before rebate. [Included in Price] "
Well, that's clear as mud. The DJ Ditty is apparently so compact, there's no space left for articles, pronouns and modfiers, not even in the ad copy.
Sure makes you appreciate "Do not eat iPod Shuffle." At least we knew exctly what they meant.
"Win treats sysadmins better than users. Mac treats users better than sysadmins. Linux treats everyone like sysadmins."
Put on your headphones, play the pink-noise, stick the mic in your mouth, and analyze the acoustics of your head. :)
Lump lingered last in line for brains, and the ones she got were sorta rotten and insane.
Tonight on FOX...When Fanboys Attack!