SanDisk Invents another new MP3 category, The Sansa slotRadio.

Wednesday, August 5^th, 2009, Netcast 888

The Sansa slotRadio is a strange concept, that you just might like. It’s an MP3 player that ships preloaded with 1,000 songs! And there’s an onboard radio, all housed in a tiny techie clip-on package. This could be just the thing for the person who is too lazy to upload new music, or doesn’t have the time to download music to their computer & then upload it to their player. Or maybe they don’t know how. Or how about, they don’t even have a computer! Well adding new music to slotRadio couldn’t be easier. Take out one micro SD card and put in another, and you’ve added 1,000 new songs! Of course this sometimes takes a bit of time because those micro SD cards are ridiculously small, so don't lose it! One 1,000 song slotRadio cards (about 50 hours of music) comes with the player. New slotRadio cards are $40 each for 1,000 songs. Right now there’s a small selection, but SanDisk says more albums are on the way. Categories include Rock, Hip-Hop, Country, 80s/90s music, etc. Something else you should know. SlotRadio cards have their own proprietary digital rights management system which means you can’t copy them. If you lose the slotRadio music card, you won’t have a back up. But again, look at the per-song cost. 1,000 songs $40 – that’s 4 cents a song! Other things to be aware of. You can’t go back to repeat a song. You have to wait until it comes around again 999 songs later! You can however, skip forward. The title shows on the player’s screen, along with the title of the next song in the cue. I found the headphones had pretty good sound considering they’re included in the price. Also some of the older songs sounded a bit distorted if you crank up the volume, but hey they weren’t made in the digital age. If you like the 1,000 songs for $40 idea and you own a Sansa Fuze, you’re in luck! If you download the latest software at the SanDisk website, your Fuze will be able to play slotRadio cards. So you won’t have to buy the $99.99 slotRadio to be able to buy and play those 4 cents a song albums.

http://www.slotradio.org/

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Leo finds a “whole house” way to listen to his iPod.

Turn The Tables Tuesday, August 4^th, 2009, Netcast 887

Leo bought and loves his Eos Multi-room home audio system. It offers iPod owners a way to hear their music wherever they are. With Eos Wireless iPod speakers you can broadcast your music up to 150 feet away, inside or out. It’s all-digital, proprietary system that means no static or interference. Put your music in any room where you want -- bedroom, backyard, kitchen, bathroom, etc. You can also plug your Eos iPod speakers into your computer and wirelessly stream Pandora, Rhapsody, Last FM or thousands of Internet radio stations to your Eos wireless speakers. With iTunes and your iPhone or iPod Touch (and Apple's free Remote Application) you can browse and play your entire music library, summon up playlists and even use search to find your favorite songs and artists...all from the palm of your hand. Since Eos requires no wireless network connection you can take your Eos system everywhere you go -- even on vacation. The Eos Core System includes the base station transmitter and one satellite speaker. The base station boasts a great sounding 2.1 stereo speaker system, with two tweeters, a ported down firing subwoofer and SRS WOW! sound enhancement technology. Leo said the sound was good for the size of the speakers, but you probably wouldn’t use this as your main sound system for serious listening. $249.95

Additional Remote Satellite Speakers are $129.95 and you can use up to four Satellite Speakers with a base unit. At the company website they offer free ground shipping & a 30 day Money Back Guarantee.

www.eoswireless.com

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