Dear Mr. e_smitson,
I have read up on both of these items for the past weeks also confronting the same question. Now, I am pretty well equipted on this subject, and I would have to go with the Dell Pocket DJ. Besides looking more attractive, It has everything you need, thus being cheaper adding onto it. The FM Tuner and Microphone that people say is better, acually is unnessesary in an MP3. Also, the bad part about the Zen Micro is the touch-sensitive cursor. It is very difficult and sometimes frusterating at times. Well I hope this helps make your decision a little easier.
Respectfully Submitted, Michael F.
I have a decision to be made soon, and it is between the Dell pocket DJ and the Zen Micro. I dont want to spend a lot of money, 250 is the max.(which i would spend if i purchased the Zen Micro)I need help deciding..please give your point of view on either product. Thanx
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