Adam Easy Wishes Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 FAO Spotify Premium Users:I want to use spotify at work, but can't install it on my work laptop as the network here firewalls it. I could take the laptop home and install it, but then I imagine the network would still stop me from streaming anything anyway.So, I'm considering getting the premium version, installing it to an external hard drive and making a shit-tonne of music available offline from there, in the hopes that I could just plug'n'play with that hard drive and get access to the playlists et al that I'd downloaded. Would this work, or am I overlooking something important? Also, can I burn tracks that I've downlaoded from spotify to discs so I can listen to them in the car?The other idea was to get Spotify on my phone (when I get one of those new internetty phones that can do that kind of thing) but I'd have thought that streaming music to it would absolutely decimate my data allowance. Anyone have any idea how much data an hour (say) of constant spotify streaming uses up?xxYou can save a bunch of music to play 'offline' on the phone version of Spotify (providing, I guess, that you have an Android or iOS based device) in the same way that you have 'offline' playlists on desktop Spotify. I don't know about installing to an external drive. You cannot burn tracks downloaded from Spotify to discs. Again, get it on your phone and hook your phone up through your car maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 You can save a bunch of music to play 'offline' on the phone version of Spotify (providing, I guess, that you have an Android or iOS based device) in the same way that you have 'offline' playlists on desktop Spotify. I don't know about installing to an external drive. You cannot burn tracks downloaded from Spotify to discs. Again, get it on your phone and hook your phone up through your car maybe?Baws, the disc burning would've been nice. Although it'd be more-or-less counted as piracy I suppose. I have a secondary wee netbook so if the portable install idea doesn't work I'll just do it on that and bring her in. Currently rocking an old nokia that doesn't have a colour display, much less a notable OS on her. I'll eventually get a decent phone sorted out but was hoping for something in the interim, but at least being able to get stuff on the phone to play offline will be handy . Cheers!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Baws, the disc burning would've been nice. Although it'd be more-or-less counted as piracy I suppose. I have a secondary wee netbook so if the portable install idea doesn't work I'll just do it on that and bring her in.Currently rocking an old nokia that doesn't have a colour display, much less a notable OS on her. I'll eventually get a decent phone sorted out but was hoping for something in the interim, but at least being able to get stuff on the phone to play offline will be handy . Cheers!xxMaybe worth trying to pick up an older iPod Touch? Not sure how much they'll be going for on eBay and the like, but that'd do the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Maybe worth trying to pick up an older iPod Touch? Not sure how much they'll be going for on eBay and the like, but that'd do the job.Ooooh, good shout!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Buy one of these:Hide it in your pocket at work, which will be easy, as it is a slim, slender model. Then, tape your favourite songs off the radio to listen to everyday forever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 ...but what if I get caught turning the tape over..?xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Actually, are there any jobs with you?Periodic flood-leave and bi-weekly fire alarm breaks sound fun!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 You really dont want to work for the Council do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 If they pay the kinda money that means I could go out and buy one of those portable-music-tape-playing devices willy-nilly then you bet your ass I'd work for them!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yeah, you really don't. Cutbacks everywhere. Everything getting outsourced. The new £90million building is falling apart. My department isn't financed by the Scottish Government, so our jobs are pretty much safe, but everyone else is getting streamlined like fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yeah, you really don't. Cutbacks everywhere. Everything getting outsourced. The new £90million building is falling apart. My department isn't financed by the Scottish Government, so our jobs are pretty much safe, but everyone else is getting streamlined like fuck.sounds like they're in a very good situation to loan £70m for a car park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Tough times, but when we have the new £180million garden round the corner it'll all start turning around!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 FAO Spotify Premium Users: QuestionsI'm being an idiot. If I take the work laptop home and install spotify I can make shit available offline on here, then just take it home and update my offline music periodically.Stupid me. Cheers for the help though Adam!xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Stroopy im sure my old man has an old portable tape player, although it may not be slimlined, ill get it looked out for you. Saves you working for the devil to pay for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Depends on which bus you get and where abouts in Dyce you work.727. Hence why i asked if I can use a Megarider on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 727. Hence why i asked if I can use a Megarider on it...I meant the time of the bus as that affects what time it gets into Dyce... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think you can still buy music as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Uch. What is this, 1984?xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I meant the time of the bus as that affects what time it gets into Dyce...I think it's half 7 or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think it's half 7 or something.7.20 or 7.40 nowadays. Where do you work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Howe Moss Drive. Means I have to get off at Argyll Road(?) and hike up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Howe Moss Drive. Means I have to get off at Argyll Road(?) and hike up.Yeah I pretty much do that walk every morning and evening. Gives you some exercise, fresh air and a chance to listen to some music! Just don't play it loud on the bus or I will kill your cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ace. We should go on a date at Cloggy House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Whistle Stop is better.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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