Sunday, 6 February 2011

Examining The Motorola Droid X's Streaming Media Services

By Gareth Jale


YouTube is an app that comes preinstalled on your Droid, but is still one of the most entertaining methods of streaming media. In addition to millions of user-created content YouTube is also filled with music videos and television clips. These applications give you the perfect way to kill a few minutes, but those minutes have a way of turning into hours! It should be noted that a smart phone's screen is sensitive. To ensure that your phone's screen doesn't become damaged and gives you the best picture possible, it's advisable to protect it with a screen protector.

TV.com is an application that will provide you access to a dozen classic television shows like Family Ties and Mcguyver, in addition to clips from newer CBS shows. For ten dollars a month, SPB TV delivers probably the best video streaming service on the Droid. A deep selection of shows and content, plus constant updates, makes it worth the money. Although there is a free version of the application, it lacks a lot of the features the paid version has. Also available for a fee is Jetflix. You have to pay for the app and then pay a subscription fee on top of it, but the program seems to have a good selection of content. Mspot Movies is a mobile video rental store that will stream films directly to your Droid.

When it comes to music, the Droid is a marvel. There are several accessories that will even let you hook your Droid into your car speakers or your home theater, turning your phone into a sound system. Pandora is a streaming music player that will tailor its playlists to your liking. Simply type up a few band names, and Pandora will conjure up a playlist that sound similar to the choices you have picks. You can rate the bands that appear, which will steadily ensure that Pandora delivers only your favorites. You can create multiple radio stations, each geared towards a specific artist, and even allow the app to combine your stations so that you get a more diverse mix of music. More groups are being added constantly, so your playlists are always fresh. And the best thing about it is that it's totally free. The Droid X's speakers are powerful, so there's no danger of a case interfering with the sound quality of your music.

Rhapsody does essentially the same thing as Pandora, but has a catalog of over nine million songs and allows you to stream full albums. The larger catalog means you have to pay a small fee, but for music lovers the cost is negligible. Iheartradio will deliver hundreds of commercial radio stations from around the country to your Droid.

These features are just a small sample of the ever-growing marketplace on the Motorola Droid. In coming months premium video apps such as Hulu and Netflix are expected to arrive in the marketplace and truly increase the entertainment value of your smart phone.




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