Mp3 Players and Ipod Reviews

The Slacker is a new portable music player that was originally slated to be released in the summer of 2007 but has been delayed until the end of January. The Slacker is a portable internet radio player that the company claims will rival the iPod. While many players have made this claim (see Microsoft Zune), the Slacker takes a new approach by trying to change the game. Instead of downloading, a song is streamed directly to this player from a choice of around 100 customizable Internet radio stations. The listener decides, on a song-by-song basis, whether or not they “Love It” or to “Ban It”. These choices help determine what future songs will be streamed to you.

Slacker Portable Player (2GB/15 stations) Reviews From productwiki

commend them for making this attempt, but I remain skeptical by this kind of player. How good the stations are (and their matching algorithms) will likely determine the value of the Slacker. I love Internet radio (I’m listening to it right now), but I’m not sure if I want a portable Internet radio player that uses a proprietary service. And I’m not sure if people are ready to give up on the idea of “owning” their music.

Slacker Portable Player (2GB/15 stations) Reviews From pcworld

Pros
*  Informative 4-inch screen
* Innovative concept

Cons
*  Limited storage
* Buggy navigation interface

Slacker Portable Player (2GB/15 stations) Reviews From cnet

The good:
The Slacker Portable Player offers an innovative way to discover new music on the go, and its screen is extra large and full of information. The interface is intuitive (minus the touch strip), and the service that complements the device is a bargain.

The bad:
The Slacker Portable Player is large and doesn’t feel as high quality as the price point suggests. The device also suffers from background hiss during the playback of stations and awkward placement of volume controls.

The bottom line:
The Slacker Portable Player isn’t the best player for audiophiles and control freaks, but its excellent accompanying service makes it perfect for those who want their music provided to them for very minimal effort and cost.