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That's cool. Wonder why they decided to extend it.
A press release that will soon be... released (hate using the same word twice in a sentence like that), Yahoo is extending their service for the connect through August. Once the final day has been reached, there will be a firmware update that will allow the usage of all other wireless abilities (aside from Yahoo obviously) to still be used.
It is still unknown if Real will decide to bring up another wireless service to take Yahoo's place at this time.
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August 3, 2008 10:35 PM
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You know, that's funny because I came thisclose to joining Yahoo! until I read about their being taken over by Rhapsody. And I was even considering buying a Sansa Connect until I found out that it was discontinued. I wonder if Rhapsody will take over their radio channel service and incorporate it to theirs somehow? Now THAT would be interesting...
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August 3, 2008 10:42 PM
If there's anything I'm sure of, its that Real Networks will do a complete overhaul and probably just do either nothing, or make a brand new program, they have the dumb-knowledgy. They can make it glitchier, weaker, and slower than before..
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August 3, 2008 11:05 PM
"Dumb-knowledgy??" WHERE do you come UP with these words Apix?? Lol!! You're too funny!!
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August 3, 2008 11:29 PM
Apix said: If there's anything I'm sure of, its that Real Networks will do a complete overhaul and probably just do either nothing, or make a brand new program, they have the dumb-knowledgy. They can make it glitchier, weaker, and slower than before..
I hear you on that. I am not a Real Networks fan at all. Overly bloated software is not my type of thing.
I love VLC Media Player, I can get it do to tons of things. Someday I might have to show you guys how to use VLC to stream music and videos to someone else or over the internet.
August 6, 2008 3:44 PM
Once the Yahoo service is discontinued, what will happen to the downloaded music on the Sansa Connect? Will it be playable as long as I pay my $14.95 to yahoo?
If it's not playable will I be able to access the titles so I can download again via a new service for Sansa Connect?
Also, what does this mean exactly
August 6, 2008 3:46 PM
My post was clipped:
What does it mean that "there will be a firmware update that will allow the usage of all other wireless abilities (aside from Yahoo obviously) to still be used"?
What other wireless abilities? Firware updates? new music service?
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August 6, 2008 4:25 PM
The Zing service will still be active. All that will change is the Yahoo wireless radio feature.
I can't remember if Yahoo itself is going to be shut down as well... I'd imagine it would. If the tracks are DRM meaning you didn't specifically purchase the tracks, then if the service is no longer available to reupdate the licenses for the tracks, then no you wont be able to listen to them anymore.
If the service stays, then yes.
Let me do another pass on the press release and see all the details... I'll be back
August 6, 2008 10:28 PM
Thank you!
Can you post the entire press release? If not, when?
If there is Zing (to download songs) will there be another company providing the songs? I love my Sansa Connect and hope they keep the download feature. It really has changed my listening habits!!!
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August 6, 2008 10:37 PM
The Yahoo! Music Unlimited functionality on your Sansa Connect device will be removed on August 31, 2008. A firmware update will take place on August 31st updating the functionality on your device. The following capabilities will no longer work with your device:
* The ability to wirelessly download and play tracks, albums and play lists directly from your device
* The ability to wirelessly download subscription tracks while listening to LAUNCHcast radio
* The ability to wirelessly browse, search and download Yahoo! Music's top tracks and personal recommendations
* Yahoo! Messenger's ability via Friends menu to send, receive and download music recommendations
Users will continue to be able to listen to Yahoo! Music's 100+ free LAUNCHcast radio stations and 150+ stations for LAUNCHcast Plus subscribers. Users can also continue to play purchased tracks from the Yahoo! Music store, transferred via connection to PC, and view their Flickr photos including the most interesting of the day and personal photosets.
FAQ:
What is happening to the Sansa Connect device?
Beginning on August 31, Yahoo! Music Unlimited will no longer work on the Sansa Connect device.
Why are you taking Yahoo! Music Unlimited off of the Sansa Connect?
Yahoo! is discontinuing Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
Will any other subscription service work on the Sansa Connect?
The Sansa Connect will be able to play certain subscription tracks from certain compatible services such as Rhapsody Unlimited, but Sansa Connect users will not be able to access those services wirelessly.
Will I still be able to use the Sansa Connect for the other Yahoo! functionalities such as Flickr, Messenger and LaunchCast?
Yahoo! Flickr and LaunchCast services will continue to work on the Sansa Connect. However, you will no longer be able to send or receive recommendations through Yahoo! Instant Messenger once Yahoo! Music Unlimited has been removed.
What is the timeline for this?
Yahoo! Music Unlimited will stop working on the Sansa Connect on August 31. All other functionalities will continue to work.
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August 6, 2008 10:39 PM
At this time, it is not known whether or not Real Networks will be continuing the service, or creating a new one.
There have been meetings on these matters, but no decision has been made yet.
I'm keeping my ear to the ground on all companies so hopefully we'll get a yes or no around the 31st
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