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Slacker portable no slouch at music delivery
One drawback to our portable-music revolution is space. At some point, even with a 160 gigabyte iPod, you run out. So, if you listen to a lot of music through headphones, as I do, there are times when you want fresh tunes.
To compensate, some portable MP3 players, including models from Creative, Haier and Sandisk, offer a subscription service through which you can get as much music as you want for a monthly fee. However, once you stop paying, the music evaporates.
Now there's a new approach - one I find appealing because it is customised to your musical tastes, and songs can be constantly refreshed. The best part: You don't pay extra for music after buying the player.
