Slacker G2

Not really … I wrote about the Slacker radio the other day, and now Sony has a press release about Slacker. Randy Waynick, SVP of Sony Electronics’ Home Products Division said recently, “Internet content is expanding faster than ever and Sony is bringing it straight to BRAVIA televisions.”

It is about time, right? To explain what Slacker is briefly … internet radio that you control with DVR functionality. It is more than that, and Sony recognizes this value that it can bring to its core consumers. What stands out to me about this partnership is that Sony rarely (if ever) partners with another company. Something else to take note is the Sony BRAVIA is also integrating Howcast into this strategic partnership.

I mean, do you listen to Slacker.com where there are custom radio stations of your favorite music? Seriously, check ‘em out: www.slacker.com. The Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player plays digital music in all its glory, and you can customize your play lists, and more. The Slacker G2 records, and fills up with your favorite radio stations by refreshing those favorites over Wi-Fi or USB. There is a 2.4’ color screen that displays artist profiles, album reviews and cover art. This is one sleek, modern looking consumer electronics device.

You can choose “Favorite” or “Ban” with one button for each to customize your device with your likes and dislikes. A custom Equalizer (EQ) and Volume normalization options provide flexibility in your listening preferences. The Slacker G2 comes in 25 and 40 station capacities. Oh yeah, your MP3’s and WMA files will also play on this device that has 15 hours of battery life.

The 4GB that holds 25 stations has an MSRP of $199, and the 8GB that holds 40 stations has an MSRP of $249. Digital music freedom comes to mind when explaining this product, enjoy…www.slacker.com