The Slacker Portable Player is an addition that takes the Slacker lifestyle mobile. This nifty device puts Music YOU LIKE at your fingertips, and does it without the hassle of downloading and creating playlists. The Slacker portable allows for the discovery of new music, and the radio stations created give a new sense of adventure to your listening experience. Do you know all 200 songs on your MP3 player? Why not try a service that can combine your favorites with new music that you will also love? Why not try a device that brings all of this together in an easy to use format?
We got our hands on the 4GB Slacker Portable, and it not only made Slacker that much more appreciated, it also found its way into my car (via an auxiliary jack), and competes heavily for my listening ear.
The Slacker Portable is a godsend for audiophiles who want great music that suits their tastes without all of the hassle that some other services have. Up until now, Slacker was a service that I used in my home and on my PC at work. Those days are now gone, and my ears thank me every day.
If you love Slacker on your computer, the Slacker Portable Player is fast becoming a must have device, but beware….you will find yourself tempted to go ahead and sign up for the premium service! Unlimited skipping of songs, the ability to save songs, and no commercials now will have now have even more value with the addition of a Slacker Portable Player. At only $90 for a year, the added convenience of a premium account will have you jamming in no time. The price is right as well. $90 will get you the same 90 songs day after day on your i-Pod. With Slacker you can save those same songs and far more, all while being exposed to other music you like.
The Slacker Portable takes all of the great features of the Slacker service, and puts them literally in the palm of your hand. Album art, artist biography’s, and easy navigation make the portable a device that not only delivers great tunes, but eye candy as well.
The Slacker Portable weighs in at only 4.6 ounces, making it light yet feature packed. At 4.2” x 2.75” x 0.67” it is not as small as some MP3 players out there, but the features and ease of use will make it an instant staple in your listening choices.
The most noticeable feature of the Slacker portable is the 16:9 aspect ratio 4” screen that sports TFT-LCD and 480 x 272 resolution making the Slacker Portable easy to read. Users have a choice of controls with a scroll wheel that will be very familiar to Blackberry users, as well as a nifty touch strip that lets your fingers do the walking.
Navigation through the menus is a breeze, and with the 4 GB version offering up 25 customized stations, you can find or even create channels that suit your mood any time. There is also plenty of room for your own music collection as well as stored songs for premium account holders.
The beauty of this device is the discovery aspect. You will always hear fresh new songs because the device updates via WIFI. That means that a fresh new listing of about 4,000 songs (4GB player) can be imported to your Slacker Portable in record time simply by walking into your WIFI network. With up to 10 hours of battery life, the Slacker Portable will always be ready to stream.
The Slacker Portable is a great first step for the company that loves to make customized listening easy. Little features like knowing what song is next are simple touches that give you the listener more control over what you hear. Love a song? Hit the heart button and it is saved. Hate a song, hit the ban button and never worry about hearing it again. Slacker grows with you, and the Slacker Portable makes the learning process accelerate. With literally thousands of stations to choose from, you will never suffer from a tired playlist.
The Slacker Portable Player offers three versions to suit your needs:
- 2GB Player – 15 Stations - $199.99
- 4GB Player – 25 Stations - $249.99
- 8GB Player – 40 Stations - $299.99
All Slacker Portable features:
- Built-in Wi-Fi that auto-refreshes Slacker Radio stations
- Plays your existing music collection (MP3, WMA & AAC)
- Displays album art & reviews, artist bios and more
- Removable, rechargeable battery
For the ultimate Slacking experience, Slacker will even give you the option of having your existing listening stations pre-loaded onto the device. This allows you to literally hit the ground running when your Slacker Portable Player arrives.
Simply stated, the Slacker Portable takes a great Internet radio service and brings it portable. The device is already equipped with a slot for a future car kit, so it can grow with you. In my opinion, the Slacker Portable would be a welcomed addition for any fan of music. Even if you are not a Slacker Premium subscriber, this device is well worth having. We recommend having a premium account to fully utilize the Slacker experience. At only $90 for one year, the Premium account represents a value that should not be passed up.
Readers can order a Slacker Portable Player directly through the Slacker website.
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