Giveaway: Win a SanDisk slotRadio Player

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I’d read the mostly positive (with some caveats) reviews of the SanDisk slotRadio Player on The Practical Travel Gear blog and Go Galavanting, so I was happy to sample one myself this week to figure out whether this was a product I’d recommend to other travelers. Indeed, for a non-music-buff like myself (I never know who sings what song, I prefer silence over background tunes, and I probably spend less than $20/year for new songs for my iPod), I think this music player is great.

slotradioThe small (2 inches squared) music player comes with a card that’s preloaded with 1,000 songs from Billboard artists, all arranged in playlists by genre and style: Country, Contemporary, R&B/Hip Hop, Alternative, Rock, Workout and Chillout. You cannot see a list of the songs for each playlist — and they are nowhere to be found online — so you never know what song is coming up next. (This is especially fun when you’re listening to a playlist for the first time.) You cannot re-arrange or go backwards to find a song that has previously played — but you can skip ahead as often as you like. As each song is played, like an iPod, the song title and artist is displayed on a small screen.

At $99.99, the slotRadio is not cheap — but you do get 1,000 songs on the disk; that’s only 10 cents per song (of course, if you hate country, the price per song you’ll listen to goes up). The player is also an FM radio. I think it’s overall a great deal, again for someone isn’t particularly particular about her music.

Other slotRadio cards with 1,000 songs each are available in 80s/90s, Oldies, Country, Hip-Hop/R&B, Rock (with more to come) for $50 a piece. Considering I pay 99 cents per song when I download them from Apple, this is a bargain at 5 cents a song. Note, however, that there’s no back-up like iTunes stored on your hard drive — if you lose the disk, you’re out of luck as there’s no replacement.

I’ll keep close watch on my slotRadio when it accompanies me on my plane trip next month. Aircraft cruising at 35,000 feet is one place I do like to have background music — to drown out plane engines and chatty seatmates. Since I’m not a music fanatic, quite frankly, some of these songs are brand new to me. But some oldies but goodies from The Police, Tom Petty and U2 that bring smiles to my face.

I’d love to see a Traveling Mamas reader enjoy the slotRadio, too! Yep, one lucky reader is going to win their very own music player. Just leave a comment below answering this question, “What one song would you like to see on a SanDisk slotRadio playlist?” I’ll generate a random number from Random.org Tuesday night (you have until 10 p.m. EST, August 25 to enter) to select the winner. U.S. residents only; no immediate family members of the Traveling Mamas.

Good luck!

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August 23, 2009 | Filed Under The Cookie Jar 

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129 Responses to “Giveaway: Win a SanDisk slotRadio Player”

  1. Jeanmarie McLemore says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    “Lost in You” by Ashton Shepherd

  2. Mary Jo says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Soak up the Sun by Sheryl Crow.

    That song always gets me in the mood for vacation.

  3. Mary Heare says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer

  4. Tonya Froemel says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s

  5. Geoff K says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    I would add “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House – both because it’s my favorite song and a great song for a summer’s evening. Thanks!

  6. Pamela Ray says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Hotel California – eagles

  7. Dave Matthews says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    “Crash Into Me” – Dave Matthews

  8. Marty says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Metallica – Fad to Black

  9. nida dodge says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Everything I Do by Brian Adams

  10. nida dodge says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Everything I Do by Brian Adams I have always liked this song

  11. Kathy Wilson says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Still the Same – Bob Seger

  12. Lisa says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Brandy by Looking Glass! An oldie but a goodie!!

  13. Christie says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison.

    One of my all time favorites, it always makes me happy.

  14. Djp says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    sign me up

  15. Michelle Simons says:
    August 23, 2009 at

    I would love to see ” Staying Alive by the BeeGees. good tune still.

  16. Marilyn Wons says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Them Changes by Santana

  17. Jeffrey Beckett says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Gloria by Patti Smith

  18. Michael K. says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Let It be by The Beatles

  19. sandy says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    baker street

  20. Tracey Byram says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I Am An Illusion by Rob Thomas

  21. Carol Lawrence says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Desperado by The Eagles. jelly15301@gmail.com

  22. Tony Tucker says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    hmmm

  23. dawn k says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    def leppard burn some sugar on me

  24. Heather S says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Just Dance, Lady Gaga

  25. Diane Baum says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Hotel California-I think it is by the Eagels

  26. Margaret Smith says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I would love FreeBird by Lynard Skynard. Thanks.

  27. david basile says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Metallica Fade to Black

  28. Jill says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I want to cry Keith Urban

  29. Jill says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Soulshine- Joe Cocker

  30. David Richardson says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” Led Zeppelin III

  31. adrienne Gordon says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    more than a feelin-boston

  32. G. L. PENROD says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    WAITING FOR A HERO BONNIE TYLER

  33. cindy says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    mushaboom-feist

  34. Susan says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Sailing” by Christopher Cross

  35. Mike Anderson says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’d like to see high tides and green grass by the outlaws.

  36. courtney s says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    should have been a cowboy!! toby keith

  37. Jay F says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    The Story by Brandy Carlile

  38. Brandon Ralston says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Soul Asylum – Misery

  39. DeeAnn S says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Make The World Go Away” by Eddie Arnold.

  40. Joannie says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Stand by Me” from Playing for Change!!

  41. Lee George says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “If Everyone Cared” by Nickelback

  42. Jennifer C. says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’ve Got a Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

  43. Chris G. says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’d like to see Santa Monica by Everclear. Thanks for the giveaway!

  44. Donald Bishop says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    The Eagles … Hotel California!

  45. Nora SP says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I would like to have Midnight Train to Georgia with Gladys Knight.

  46. Michele Dunn says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

  47. Angela J says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

  48. Cheryl says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Louis Armstrong “What a Beautiful World”. Thanks!

  49. Ellen C. says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I woud like to see “Head over heels” by Tears for fears. Thanks for the chNCE.

  50. Jennifer Hedden says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Hotel California – eagles

  51. B. W. says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Let It Be. Beatles

  52. Monique Rizzo says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Then by Brad Paisley. Thanks so much for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  53. Joanne Schultz says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’d love to see Michelle, by the Beatles, on a playlist!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  54. Bartholomew Henry says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I travel a lot, and the one song I always have and will have is “Amelia” by Joni Mitchell. I’ve loved that song since I was 11 years old, when I couldn’t wait to grow up to feel wanderlust and melancholy…emotions I enjoy “living” in often. smile.

  55. Dawn says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’ll Stand By You—The Pretenders

  56. christopher h says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    accidentally in love by counting crows

  57. Karen Gonyea says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Let it Be – The Beatles :)

  58. EValente says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Tick Tock – Stevie Ray Vaughan

  59. Daniel M says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    aerosmith sweet emotion

  60. Pat Connors says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Don’t You Forget About Me by the Simple Minds

  61. Tammy Kennedy says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Any songs from Chris Daughtry and Kid Rock
    but my favorites are:
    All These Lives: Chris Daughtry
    All Summer Long: Kid Rock

    Thank you so very very much

    camper223[at]live[dot]com

  62. Bridget Smith says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Schools Out for Summer” by AC/DC is my kids favorite way to start a summer roadtrip :)

  63. Michelle Stephens says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Love Story by Taylor Swift

  64. Joanna Smith says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’d love love to hear what Coldplay’s “Clocks” would sound like on a SanDisk slotRadio so that’s a song I’d like to see on a SanDisk slotRadio playlist. It is glorious, magical, instrumental, and just a feel good song to chill out and listen to! Thanks so much for the chance to enter.

  65. Angela says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Friday I’m in Love” – The Cure

  66. Cynthia Adair says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “At Last” by Etta James

  67. Shane Murray says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Josh Groban – You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)

  68. Bambi M says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I’d love “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin on mine, it was my wedding song!

    Thanks for the great giveaway :)

  69. Angela Winesburg says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “River of Deceit” Mad Season

  70. wendy wallach says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    I would love to see Stormy Weather by Judy Garland

    madamerkf at aol dot com

  71. Pamela Ray says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Thriller – Michael Jackson

  72. luis says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    everything i own

  73. Teresa L says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Leave out all the rest by Linkin Park!! :)

  74. Mishia says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Anna Molly by Incubus

  75. Melanie says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Yellow by ColdPlay!

  76. Rachel Newman says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Tomorrow from the Broadway cast version of Annie!

  77. Chrysa says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash

  78. Shirley says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Merle Haggard- You take me for Granted. I got back in my car after attending a funeral for a 4 year old and this song started playing on my radio. I will never forget that.

  79. tommie bodamer says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    my own prison by creed

  80. Christina says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    Antony and the Johnson’s “Hope There’s Someone”!

  81. Jill Myrick says:
    August 24, 2009 at

    “Melt” By Rascal Flatts.
    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

  82. Jammie says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Go rest high on that mountain. By Vince Gill. Reminds me or all my loved ones who have passed

  83. Jennifer Jozwiak says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Beautiful-Snoop Dog..it just makes me want to dance.

  84. Tricia says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    That’s Amore by Dean Martin.

  85. Kelly F says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I would like to hear She Wolf by Shakira!

  86. Bethany says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega :)

  87. Erma says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    “Thriller” by Michael Jackson

  88. LeRoy T. says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    stairway to heaven by the O’jays

  89. Kathy Scott says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Poker Face

  90. EMMA L HORTON says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    THIS OLD HOUSE BY GEORGE YOUNCE

  91. Sharon Seneker says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Bittersweet Symphony the Verve! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

  92. Patricia Hill says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    “Just a Giggalo” by David Lee Roth

  93. R Hicks says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I would like to see Lift Me Up by Josh Groban

  94. Susan LeBlanc says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    “Let it Be Me” by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett, one of my all-time favorite songs.

  95. Nicole R. says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder

  96. Mike Anderson says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Simple Man by Lynard Skynard

  97. Niqua says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I want to hear trey songs last time!!

  98. B.W. says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    On the road again. Willie Nelson.

  99. Pamela S says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Do You Believe in Magic by the Loving Spoonful. As old as that song is it still makes me smile every time I hear it!!
    Thanks so much!
    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

  100. Jennifer Hessel says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    All Summer Long. Kid Rock

  101. Selinda McCumbers says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Living Dead Girl by Rob Zombie!

    Thanks!

  102. israel y says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    david bowie – The Man Who Sold the World

  103. susan smoaks says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    indigo girls – watershed

  104. Susan Smith says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Live Like You were Dying Tim McGraw

  105. allegro says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    i still like bologna by alan jackson

  106. Roxann says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas.

  107. blueviolet says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Free Bird – Lynrd Skynrd

  108. Teresa L says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    New Divide-Linkin Park

  109. Kayce C says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    The Finer Things by Steve Winwood.

  110. barbara wright says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I’d like to see Carrie Underwood’s Before He Cheats.

  111. kathy pease says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    id love to see my immortal by evanessece

  112. janeh says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    To Make You Feel My Love – Garth Brooks

  113. Lacey says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I’d like to see Phoenix’s “1901″ on there.

  114. RoseMarie Aridas says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I would like to have “The Air that I Breathe” by the Hollies.

  115. Donna Hunt says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I’d like to see Dancing Queen by ABBA on a playlist. Thank you for the contest!

  116. Shannon says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Dream On by Aerosmith

  117. Angela J says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Yesterday by the Beatles

  118. Dawn Fiske says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Pirate’s Look at 40 by Jimmy Buffett

  119. Alicia says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Dance Anthem of the ’80s by Regina Spektor! Love her!

    alicialovessweeps at gmail.com

  120. JackD says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Nickelback- Gotta Be Somebody.

  121. Heather C says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    The Climb by Miley Cyrus. I know, but my daughter sings it so well!

  122. Veronica Garrett says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Shouls I stay or should I Go? Kylie Minogue

  123. Randy Bailey says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Nickelback-What If

  124. Jeny Marvin says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    “Boom Boom Pow” by Black Eyed Peas. My son like to dance to it!

  125. Linda Howard says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    LET IT BE – THE BEATLES

  126. Donna K says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Lady by Styx.

  127. Lily Kwan says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    I would like to see A Little Respect by Erasure on a SanDisk slotRadio playlist.

  128. Gianna says:
    August 25, 2009 at

    Crazy by Patsy Cline :)

  129. Pat says:
    August 26, 2009 at

    “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
    Great inspiration for anyone recovering from surgery, injured or ill to heal and travel again!

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