Comments on: Slacker’s Hardware Tease

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:33:41 +0000

There was an enlightening article in the LA times about Slacker. Seems it is not ready for prime time.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:35:56 +0000

Sounds interesting.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:59:24 +0000

Not really managed by me… You pick the “stations” (genres) you want and each time you sync, those stations receive more tunes. Essentially, they have pre-populated playlists that are much larger (and more random) than anything I could produce without breaking the bank and investing significant time. It’s more like satellite radio or Rhapsody playlists than manually loading up a DAP. Another bonus – the basic service is free (though ad-based). We’ll see if they hit a critical mass to sustain the business though…

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:46:13 +0000

Confused – Slacker hardware stuffed full of songs has to be as “managed” as an iPod, doesn’t it?

If you want to carry just one device, wouldn’t that be an unlocked iPhone? Or like me, a RAZR XX with a couple hundred songs on it?

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:25:39 +0000

The challenges are two-fold: Explain the device to consumers and sell without a retail presence. It’s much more likely Amazon can pull it off (with the Kindle)… Having said that, I’m pretty fired up about this product. My XM Helix does me no go in certain indoor locations and inflight. (I do have an iPod Nano, but I don’t feel like “managing” it.)

By: Mari Silbey

Mari Silbey — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:09:34 +0000

Last100 talked about whether there’s a market for this type of lazy-man’s music when something like the iPod provides you the ultimate in personalization. I say, yes! I love music, but I don’t have time to find what I like. I want someone to do it for me.