At about 286 grams, the PDJ is light to hold, but sits in the hand comfortably.

ENGADGET: PDJ Portable Disc Jockey is a complete DJ system that fits in your pocket, we go hands-on (video)

We got out paws on the PDJ here at NAMM, so fade past the break for our impressions.

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We'll forgive the extremely nice folk behind the PDJ when they claim to have the first fully self-contained portable DJ set-up.

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While we only spent a short time with the PDJ, it's easily one of the most fun devices that we've seen here at NAMM.

ENGADGET: PDJ Portable Disc Jockey is a complete DJ system that fits in your pocket, we go hands-on (video)

So, already the PDJ will be familiar in set-up to any DJ who picks it up (something the Pacemaker couldn't claim with its proprietary interface).

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The PDJ is a rectangular slab of refreshing creative optimism.

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Throw one of these in your bag, and the next time you're on the train and want to mix in headphones, or find yourself at a party, the PDJ will suddenly make a lot more sense.

ENGADGET: PDJ Portable Disc Jockey is a complete DJ system that fits in your pocket, we go hands-on (video)