Lindows, Inc. announced today the commercial support of the Dell Digital Jukebox (Dell DJ), a portable MP3 music player for desktop Linux. MP3 players are tapping into the expanding Linux desktop market by offering Linux music fans simplicity, portability, flexibility and value for a personalized music experience.
Dell DJ support is available for Linux through the Lsongs music player and offers users an easy way to manage their music portfolio. By engineering the hardware and software to work seamlessly every step of the way, Dell DJ users can easily update their music library’s content and playlists.
To use Lsongs and Dell DJ together for music management and playback, users simply install Lsongs with one click from the Linspire software Warehouse (http://www.linspire.com/lsongsplayer) using CNR technology. Once plugged into the USB port of a Linspire computer, Lsongs automatically recognizes the Dell DJ without any user configuration required. The Dell DJ will appear in the Lsongs interface ready to synchronize music from a user’s music library with a single menu command. This easy sync mechanism, allows users to quickly transfer music to their Dell DJ, or if they prefer, can elect to use the “drag and drop” function to add and delete songs.
“We talked with Apple Computer about supporting the iPod but they want to keep that a closed system,” said Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows, Inc in the press release. “Linux users should seriously consider the Dell DJ if they’re looking for an affordable MP3 Player.”
The Dell DJ is a solid value with its sleek design, long battery life, large storage capacity, and easy-to-use controls. Starting at $199, the 7.61 ounce Dell DJ can pack thousands of songs and comes with a choice of 15GB or 20GB capacities, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 16 hours of continuous music playback. The Dell DJ also features a 2-inch backlit LCD display, a front-mounted scroll barrel for one-handed operation and a digital voice recorder.
At [url=http://www.linspire.com/lsongs]http://www.linspire.com/lsongs[/url] visitors can view screenshots, review a complete feature list, obtain Lsongs, and find a Dell DJ to purchase. Lsongs brings simplicity to creating, managing and enjoying digital music. Software features include the importing and converting of an unlimited number of songs, organizing an entire music collection with easy-to-use commands, listening to MP3s, audio CDs, or hundreds of streaming Internet radio stations, and creating custom music CDs of your favorite songs.
I thought I read somewhere that SJ doesn’t like Linux (heck, it could have been an uninformed poster like me for all I know). I don’t know much about Linux, but I would guess that SJ would rather work with a Linux vendor other than Lindows. They seem to have a higher lawsuit rate than even m$ or Apple.
anyone who takes a look at Lsongs.. *shuddder… can see the ripoff..
if Lindows were actually popular, it would be pointed out in the media..
but as it is.. we’ll just have to point it out in court..eventually
>Dell is $100 to $130 less expensive than an iPod.
>Dell’s 15GB = $199 (iPod = $299)
>Dell’s 20GB = $279 (iPod = $399)
That’s because they’re worth $100-$130 less per unit. Fair pricing for a fair piece of technology.
>Why doesn’t apple just do an X11 version of iTunes?
I’m willing to bet it’s because Linux users are not in the habit of forking over money for value received.
Im pretty sure there are, or will be, OSS programs to support the iPod. Its far more popular than the Dell DJ, and supporting Lindows isn’t going to change that.
Lindows is about number 80 on the list of Linux distros too …
“Apple should release iTunes for linux….. At least some open source code that could be recompiled to work with most distros….. The deal with HP probably limted Apple’s ability to do a partnership with another company.”
Not true, they just announced a partnerchip like this with a Chinese computer company
why would they make an itunes program that legitimizes Linux and raises demand for iPod..
in case you guys hadn’t heard, they can’t make them fast enough as it is…
and then they have to make quicktime for linux, which would also legitimize a competing platform…
get the picture?