Is an Adnroid-based Phone a Suitable MP3 Player for Music Streamed over the Internet?

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Published on 2010-03-13T18:52:16Z Indexed on 2010/03/13 18:55 UTC
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I am considering getting an HTC phone running Android from Verizon Wireless when I next upgrade my phone.

I also have an online account with a music vendor, where I have rights to listen to my collection, but not download the MP3s.

Further, I have an unlimited data plan and Wi-Fi, so I have full access to bandwidth volume without any concerns.

I am especially interested in mounting my phone in a car kit, and streaming my online music to my car's sound system while driving.

If you are experienced in this scenario, or have tried this scenario - Is is reasonable to expect my HTC Android phone to provide me with streaming music via my cell data plan anywhere I get cell service?

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