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Suggestions for standalone PORTABLE Music player for Spotify etc

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  • I realise I could easily get a power bank but then that’s more weight on my beach walk. 
  • Olinda99
    Olinda99 Posts: 2,042 Forumite
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    If you want to stream spotify then you need a SIM and a data connection using a mobile phone contract (or expensive PAYG data)
  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 2,729 Forumite
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    Wow! That Sony is expensive.  When looking I noticed loads more Sony devices.  Do these do the same job too?

    The Android based ones would.  The one I mentioned is the cheapest Sony that would do what you want.  The others that would be suitable features wise are a lot more expensive.
  • To play from Spotify it will need a data connection, so basically it is then a phone.

    Why not just get a powerbank so you don't run out of charge?
  • Doshwaster
    Doshwaster Posts: 6,360 Forumite
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    When I'm on holiday, I just take an old phone out with me and leave my regular phone safely in my room. You wouldn't go to the beach with £1000 in your pocket would you?

  • matelodave
    matelodave Posts: 9,213 Forumite
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    When I'm on holiday, I just take an old phone out with me and leave my regular phone safely in my room. You wouldn't go to the beach with £1000 in your pocket would you?

    some people do
    Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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