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Slacker Portable G2

(4.0 out of 5)


A sleeker design, limitless free music, and improved controls make this sequel one of the most compelling digital audio players around.

Review by | September 16, 2008 | + Share

You know a music player is revolutionary when it featuresseveral design issues that would've meant death for any other device butit's still able to rise above its flaws due tothe radically different (and decidedly cool)approach ittakes to digital music. Such was the originalSlacker Portable, a beefy player that featured a wonky touchstrip that was more frustrating than helpful. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

ProsCons
  • Easy access to free music
  • More compact design than predecessor
  • Can refresh stations via Wi-Fi at hotspots
  • Artist and album review info included with stations
  • Volume keys poorly located
  • Unadjustable personal storage
  • Short battery life