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# Broadband Instruments Unveils Portable Pandora
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/broadband_instr/
- Published: 2007-03-14T04:16:13.000Z
- Updated: 2007-03-14T04:16:13.000Z
- Description: It’s finally clear what stealth start-up Broadband Instruments was up to. Under the unfortunate name Slacker.com, their goal is to offer customizable radio you can take with you. Think of. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2007/03/broadband_instr.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Streaming, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:06

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It’s finally clear what stealth start-up [Broadband Instruments](http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/2007/02/new%5Fdetails%5Feme.html?ref=hypebot.com) was up to.

Under the unfortunate name [Slacker.com](http://www.slacker.com/index.html?ref=hypebot.com), their goal is to offer customizable radio you can take with you. Think of it as a portable Pandora. Streaming via WiFi, satellite and of course the PC to a special device that will sell for under $200, Slacker will offer both free ad supported and paid subscriptions. Delivery via cell and other platforms is in the planning stages.

It’s a crowded market and new higher streaming royalty rates threaten the entire sector. But Slacker has an interesting concept with a unique twist and an experienced management team that could make it a strong competitor.  
  
**Be one of the first to try Slacker radio [here](http://www.slacker.com/index.html?ref=hypebot.com)**.