Allows lazy music discovery. Lets you listen and edit stations on the device, Slacker.com, or Windows software. Also loads MP3s, WMAs and AACs the old fashioned way too (Windows only). Clean sound. Nice inear headphones, controls. Displays album art band...
Updating via WiFi connection eats lots of battery life. The rubber stoppers that plug USB and (unused) docking port get lost easily. WiFi connection requires AC adapter if battery power is below 50 percent. Doesnt leave room for much music loaded from you...
Abstract: Video Review: Todays Gadget Pr0n objectifies the Slacker G2, which is a music player that feeds off of your innermost desires to figure out what you might want to listen to....
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
You know a music player is revolutionary when it features several design issues that would’ve meant death for any other device but it’s still able to rise above its flaws due to the radically different (and decidedly cool) approach it takes to...
Abstract: The original Slacker Music Player was originally announced back in November 2007, and it experienced several delays before it actually hit the market. After which it was not always given the best reviews and there seemed to be many issues that were hol...
Abstract: Welcome to my review of the Slacker G2 personal radio. The Slacker G2 is the second version of a portable Wi-Fi enabled music player from Slacker. The first part of this review is about the Slacker service itself, if you want to read about their new pl...
Abstract: REVIEW Internet radio is an excellent way not only to listen to your favorite bands, but also to discover new music. However, its never been particularly portable. Earlier this year, Web radio broadcaster Slacker aimed to change that with the Slacke...
Published: 2008-09-15, Author: Peter , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: Today, Slacker announced the G2 personal radio player, which is 10x better than the first gen device. The 4GB model handles 25 stations while the 8GB model stores up to 40 are available for $200 and $250, respectively. The Wi-Fi has also been beefed up...
The Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player works with Slackers excellent free music service, and it offers built-in Wi-Fi for grabbing new music on-the-go. It features a compact and sturdy design with a large, bright LCD that displays true full-screen album...
The Slacker G2 does not offer extra features such as photo and video support, the controls are not completely intuitive, the volume buttons are not very responsive, and sound quality is not great.
The Slacker G2 is the ultimate lazy persons MP3 player. Paired with the excellent--and free--Slacker music service, it makes new music discovery and enjoyment a nearly effortless process, but control freaks and audiophiles need not apply. See all prod...
