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| From | Michael Coxe <audities@gmail.com> |
| Subject | ipod-like hw + last.fm/padora == slacker |
| Date | Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:46:21 -0700 |
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Interesting:
1) depending on content, as I consider content limitations the weak
point of Pandora and still haven't figured out how to effectively
use Last.fm.
2) portable and free (w/ads it appears).
I'm listening to the 70s channel now via website, ok so far but
not overwhelmed. Gonna give it a week or so. I'm warming to the idea
of the cheap model and free service, no need to save tracks - free
satellite portable radio. I would expect them to add channels and
more device support as (if) it grows.
Urp, first serious downside:
You have exceeded the skip limit for this station.
Our basic radio licenses only allow us to skip 6 tracks
per hour, per station.
So much for the 70s channel... Oh, like Pandora and can choose
an artist and play music in a similar vein. I picked Nick Gilder :)
Ah, much better. I can save as a "preset".
website: http://www.slacker.com/
- michael, slacker
---- story -----
http://venturebeat.com/2007/03/13/slacker-the-real-ipod-killer/
Slacker is a music player device, but it is also a music delivery service. It is
path-breaking because it wants to let you take it anywhere: It will be the first
service to use satellite to deliver music constantly to your device.
Slacker’s service is essentially a personalized Internet radio station, similar
to popular services Last.fm and Pandora.
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