As per a recent partnership between Slacker and Devicescape Software, Devicescape Connect will be incorporated into the Slacker Portable to enable Slacker Portable users to make effortless connections to an expanded range of Wi-Fi hotspots.

 

The alliance allows Slacker Portable to instantly access hundreds of thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that normally require a password or Web login. Because Devicescape automates the process of accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, it has become simpler for Slacker Portable users to refresh their Personal Radio stations at hotspots all over town as well as at favorite places, such as Starbucks and McDonalds.

 

The current owners of the Slacker Portable Player will be able to get Devicescape functionality through a free firmware update available today. A simple station refresh will automatically update all existing players. Also, all new Slacker Portable Players will now ship enabled with the latest features.

 

Rob Enderle, principal analyst for the Enderle Group said in a statement that what makes the Slacker Portable one of the most innovative digital audio players in the market is its wireless connectivity that allows listeners to automatically refresh their Personal Radio stations.

 

He added that with connectivity key to the Slacker experience, it makes sense for them to partner with Devicescape to make that connectivity easy to use and easy to find.

 

Jonathan Sasse, vice president of Marketing for Slacker explained that the Slacker Portable ensures that Slacker Radio can be played anywhere. He added that by partnering with Devicescape, Slacker listeners can now easily get new music delivered to their portable wherever they go.