Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (9)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Good battery life (3)
  • Fun (2)
  • Great reception (2)
  • Big bright screen (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Original concept (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (2)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Buggy buggy buggy (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Plastic (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Good for commuting (5)
  • Home use (5)
  • Daily usage (1)
  • Keep it with me always (1)
  • Running (1)
  • When making love (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

40 Station Capacity / 4GB Available for Personal Files / Music is free / Up to 4000 Song Storage Capacity / 2.76 x .67 x 4.2" / LCD Screen

Specification Description
Model 90260005
UPC 689076575874
Audio Video Store and Play Audio
Power Rechargeable Battery
Storage Capacity (GB) 8
Storage Type Flash Memory
Tuning Broadband Internet Radio Access

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Last update: Oct 20, 2009

Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Slacker Rocks

"I bought the Slacker G1 after lisening to the Slacker web player online for a few months. I love the fact that it automatically downloads new music via Wifi. The Slacker is better than using a stand alone MP3 player because it takes all the tedious job of downloading new music away. More time to listen. With the Slacker I hear all kinds of music that I may never have been exposed to otherwise.Now that I have the..." Read Full Review »

Mar 07, 2009 by J.B.

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
great idea but buggy as heck

"This thing is buggy buggy buggy! I bought one on woot a few weeks ago because the idea seemed awesome, but the hardware is just not ready for prime time! it's supposed to download new music, but for most people right now it just hangs there and does nothing. the company blames it on everything from router brands to windows ics. read their support forum before you even think about buying this!IF IF IF this th..." Read Full Review »

Jan 30, 2009 by Malcom W.

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Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Review

Slacker Rocks

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Fun
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Keep it with me always
 

"I bought the Slacker G1 after lisening to the Slacker web player online for a few months. I love the fact that it automatically downloads new music via Wifi. The Slacker is better than using a stand alone MP3 player because it takes all the tedious job of downloading new music away. More time to lis …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 7 2009
J.B.
Mowtown
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Gearhead
  • music lover
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Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Review

great idea but buggy as heck

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Good Sound Quality
  • Long Battery Life
  • Original concept
  • Variety of music

    Cons

  • Buggy buggy buggy

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Home Use
 

"This thing is buggy buggy buggy! I bought one on woot a few weeks ago because the idea seemed awesome, but the hardware is just not ready for prime time! it's supposed to download new music, but for most people right now it just hangs there and does nothing. the company blames it on everything fr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 30 2009
Malcom W.
austin, tx
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  • Gearhead
 

Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Review

I love my Slacker G1!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Fun
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Lightweight
  • Long Battery Life

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Daily Use
  • Home Use
  • Running
  • Travel
  • More »
 

"I love my Slacker G1 so much, I bought one for my other half the day I got mine. I am so stoked about the Slacker portable that I have been emailing everyone I know and advising them to buy one right away.



Access to millions of new songs for free. The ability to create your own radio stations. R …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 1 2009
Hifijohnny
Berkley, Michigan
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
  • Gearhead
  • Hi Fi Master
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Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Review

Replaced my ipod & Sirius!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • BIG BRIGHT SCREEN
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Daily Use
  • Travel
 

"I picked this up to replace my Sirius Radio when they dropped the Punk Channel which was my fave music station. Now, on the Slacker, I have MULTIPLE Punk Channels (take that Sirius)! I also, love the fact that you can call up artist bios & album reviews for whatever is playing at the moment. It make …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2009
themountainking
Houston, TX
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  • Gearhead
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Slacker 90260005 8GB WiFi Portable Radio Player Review

SLACKER

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Great Reception
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Home Use
 

"LIKE THE SLACKER ALOT. HOW EVER I CAN'T DOWNLOAD NEW SSTATIONS, BECAUSE I AM NOT IN THE ZONE.OTHERWIST IT IS COOL I LIKE IT I DOWNLOADED SLCKER ON MY CP NOT SO GOOD IT SLOWED MY CP AND CAUSED MC ACAFEE TO SAY THEY COULDNT GET RID OF WHAT EVER SLACKER DID TO MY CP I HAD TO RE INSTALLM MCAFEE ..SL …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 25 2009
MATT
STEELTON PA.
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  • Practical
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