Pandora Website
The first thing that you'll notice if you're already a Pandora Radio user is the slick new interface. This isn't just eye candy, but is a great improvement over the old site design. The revamped website is clean and more user-friendly to use than before; its speed also seems to have been cranked up too. There's also a lot more logic to how all the controls are arranged. All these improvements certainly enhance work flow as you navigate through Pandora's menu system.
Free Account
Even with the restrictions of 40-hours per month, advertisements, and a daily song-skip limit, using the free Pandora Radio account isn't bad at all. It still gives you access to millions of full-length songs and a very impressive system that accurately suggests new music based on your responses (thumbs up/down). Paying 99 cents after you exhaust the listening limit gives you unlimited time which is a stellar option for a free account. Overall, this option is a great starting block for music discovery without the financial burden that some other services force you to commit to.
Pandora One
Even though this subscription option still has song skip limits, this doesn't detract from all the bonus features that it has to offer. The enhanced elements that it provides in conjunction with Pandora's rock-solid music discovery engine makes this an excellent streaming music option which is almost a steal for $36 a year.
Overall, new Pandora Radio offers an indispensable resource for music discovery that provides an intelligent platform that's been enhanced both visually and feature-wise. Highly recommended.
