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Spotlight: Zing Software on the Sandisk Sansa Connect
The new Sandisk Sansa Connect player uses software from a company by the name of Zing (www.zing.net). Zing specializes in the ability to share, find and collect your favorite music. I was able to see the Sansa Connect in action at the Zing booth. The heart of the Zing software is all about sharing. Because the device is Wifi enabled and plays internet radio, it enables you to discover new music. Choosing a radio station is just like any other, but when listening, you are able to have the device find ten songs which are similar to one you are listening to. The device will go out to the internet and download them in the background. These will be added to your player for listening later. It isn't just songs you can either, as the Sansa Connect has enabled Flickr functionality. You are able to view images hosted by Flickr, thereby allowing you the ability to have large numbers of pictures available without having to fill your player. Another part of the software enables you to have friends and suggest music back and forth. The device knows when others are online. You can receive suggestions from friends or you can send them suggestions. By the way, there is no limit to the number of times you can play suggested tracks. They are downloaded from the other person's player or sent to the other player without play restriction. I do believe that part of it is based on a subscription model. We will have to wait until we can have one of our very own to test to give a good review of its software. 
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