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#136037 - 21/01/2003 07:14 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: tfabris]
CrackersMcCheese
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Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2489
It may well be $600, as Dension like to sell the parts individually. The standard Dension doesn't even come with a HDD and you have to purchase seperatley. They claim this is due to copyright laws etc in different countries. The 2.5' disc for this thing could be easily $200-$300 considering its a player and an external USB2 disc. That makes final retail about $900.

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#136038 - 21/01/2003 07:22 Re: New Denison at CES [Re: tanstaafl.]
lopan
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Registered: 28/01/2002
Posts: 970
Loc: Manassas VA
Don't get me wrong, I'd never give up my empeg, it's just good to see people still creating mp3 hard disc devices for mobile applications. I wish more companies would start.
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#136039 - 21/01/2003 11:47 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: tfabris]
loren
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
removable hard drive, it becomes a portable MP3 player when removed

wow. THAT is killer. if the interface and hardware is anywhere near the quality of the empeg... hmm. I hate the way it looks though. I'm so stuck on the stark simplicity of the empeg, all other head units look like cluttered crap piles to me.
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#136040 - 21/01/2003 14:13 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: loren]
JeffS
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Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Yes, and it's the one feature I'd require if I were going to buy another, non-Empeg player. Not so much that it has to have a pull out hard drive, but at least the ability to carry your tunes with you whever you go like you can with the Empeg. I listen to it way more while I work than while in the car.
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#136041 - 22/01/2003 04:47 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: loren]
CrackersMcCheese
pooh-bah

Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2489
True, its not fantastic looking, but the Empeg grew on me so I suppose this would too. I would only get it if my empeg totally dies. On the other hand, if the price is right, and with good software...


Edited by PhilipOHare (22/01/2003 04:49)

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#136042 - 22/01/2003 05:39 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: tfabris]
CrackersMcCheese
pooh-bah

Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2489
Just checked the Dension forums where the employees hang about. Apparently the unit will retail close to the price of an existing 80GB dension (about 450Euros) with satellite display (80). Could be that this comes in at 600Euros after all. One to keep an eye on I think.

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#136043 - 23/01/2003 12:07 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: CrackersMcCheese]
blitz
addict

Registered: 20/11/2001
Posts: 455
Loc: Texas
Just noted on the pictures Tony posted that it has an amplifier built in as well as line out. 4x25 watt.

The appearance is OK with me and some buttons on the faceplate for direct access to some software features would be nice for use in the car. I think the charcoal would look better than the silver.

It appears the original version takes between 3-4 seconds to "boot" from a power on state and then another 3-4 seconds to resume play.

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#136044 - 23/01/2003 23:30 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: tfabris]
elvis
enthusiast

Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 270
Loc: Arizona USA
Now if we could get SB to do something like that with their new products....
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#136045 - 24/01/2003 02:00 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: elvis]
justinlarsen
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Registered: 31/12/2001
Posts: 1109
Loc: Petaluma, CA
Will it have visuals thou?
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#136046 - 24/01/2003 09:53 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: justinlarsen]
elvis
enthusiast

Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 270
Loc: Arizona USA
One would hope. Though I've found that the visuals are only for stoplights and passengers.

The main reason I killed the 'default info' display when in car is Tonys mention that his VFD experienced some burn in after several months. I actually really like that display, I just don't want it to become 'permanent'.
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#136047 - 24/01/2003 09:59 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: justinlarsen]
lopan
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Registered: 28/01/2002
Posts: 970
Loc: Manassas VA
I honestly have to say I'd gladly give up visuals for a random button on the face and maybe a few other buttons.
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#136048 - 24/01/2003 11:03 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: lopan]
justinlarsen
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Registered: 31/12/2001
Posts: 1109
Loc: Petaluma, CA
ya.. but the visuals impress people, like me
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#136049 - 25/01/2003 05:05 Re: New Dension at CES [Re: lopan]
jane
enthusiast

Registered: 10/10/2000
Posts: 350
Loc: Copenhagen SW, Denmark
I have hijacked the knob-press to be a random on/off button. Actually my most-used hijack feature.

Marius (Escort Cab + Mark II)

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