SanDisk 2GB Clip MP3 Player - Blue (SDMX11R-002GB-A70T) Review

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(More customer reviews)The first one I bought was defective, and had to be exchanged. The second one was fine, until the clip broke off, at which time I almost lost it. The volume does not go very high, so my attempts to drown out the noise of crying babies on the bus was unsuccessful with this player. And after just a year, the battery won't hold a charge anymore. I saw that this item was rated 5 stars, and had to leave my comments. Actually, I own the maroon model, but still, I will not buy another Sansa.

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Coby MP-C582 Clip MP3 Player 1 GB - Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted a little MP3 player to wear around the house while I was cleaning.This fits the bill, and I love the clip on feature.I would've given this 5 stars except for the fact that the volume doesn't get terribly loud.Also, I don't like ear pods because they tend to fall out of my ears.I thought I'd just swap a pair of regular, "walkman" style headphones, but they won't fit.Too big.Come to find out these are 2.5mm headphones.It does come with some sort of adapter, but I think that's for even larger headphones, so it didn't work with what I had.All in all, it's a nice little player for $25.I suppose it's probably better that the volume doesn't get so loud (better for your hearing), but I still like my music kinda loud.Now I'm on the hunt for a pair of 2.5mm headphones that fit over your head and have a volume control on the cord.Not a bad deal overall.

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The Coby MP-C582 1 GB Clip MP3 Player is a convenient, and ultimately portable solution for taking your digital music with you wherever you go. The MP-C582 has 1 GB internal flash drive that will allow you to store up to 300 of your favorite songs at 128 kbps in either MP3 format, or as WMA digital music files. Not only does this digital music player store your music, but has a mobile data storage function that lets you transport important files as well. The MP-C582 utilizes USB 2.0 for ultra-fast file transfers between your computer and player, and has a built-in, spring-loaded back that allows you to clip it to you, wherever is most convenient and accessible. This Coby MP-C582 1 GB Clip MP3 player comes in silver, and includes a pair of professional stereo headphones to help ensure a quality sound experience, as well as a USB adapter and a 2.5-millimeter to 3.5-millimeter headphone adapter for versatility.
What's in the Box
Coby MP-C582 1 GB MP3 player, 1 x pair stereo headphones, USB adapter, 2.5-millimeter to 3.5-millimeter headphone adapter, user's guide and warranty information.

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Grand MP3 Player - MP3 Player with SD Memory Reader Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this mp3 player in order to play mp3 files recorded on SD cards. When I try to play them using this player it is OK unless I try to fast forward or reverse.The player then gets "stuck" and I have to turn it off and on again. It also stalled a few times when starting up. I emailed customer service and got no response. I called customer service (very nice to talk to) and was told that I should try recording at a higher speed on the SD cards (I use a recorder that records as slow as 32Kbps)I increased the speed to 192Kbps and it got stuck a little less often, but it still happened. Since my files are about 1 hour long and you have to start over at the beginning of the file every time (no memory of where you were) this player is no help to me. It might be OK with shorter files.It's just that there should be some information that says what speed the files must be and a size limit since these are issues.The policy for returns/exchanges with Tiger Direct (that's who I purchased through) make it not worth it when I may just end up with another player that doesn't do what I need. It looked great, but 32.00 is a lot for what is now just a card reader for me!I considered the Lexar reader/player but read that it was also unreliable on playback, so I guess it's necessary to purchase a more expensive player for this purpose. Try this one at your own risk.

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SanDisk Sansa Connect 4GB SDMX8-N-4096K USB 2.0 MP3 Player with LCD (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up one of these players about 2 months ago - great player so far - good battery life, big screen, good sound quality even with the included headphones, and 4 GB of storage built in.Also it has a built-in speaker to use without headphones and the quality is suprisingly decent.

Don't pay $100+ for the WIFI-enabled version of this player - you can download a firmware update to enable WIFI on this player for free (just google for sansa connect wifi firmware or similar).The update also enables photo and video support.I read that the update *may* also enable microSDHC support up to 8 or 16 GB, but I have not tested that yet.Out of the box the player supports regular microSD up to 2 GB.

Once I flashed my player and enabled the WIFI, I put in my router info (w/ WEP key) and it hooked up seamlessly.You need a free Yahoo account to use the WIFI music features of this player.I can use it to listen to Yahoo! internet radio stations throughout my house, and it offers an easy-to-use menu to select which station you listen to.It won't purchase or download songs over the WIFI - as stated in another review, that part of the service is discontinued.It also works to display photos from flickr.I have not tested videos on the device, and you will need to download and use the converter from [...] to format videos for it.

One neat thing is that the player is fully functional when you are syncing music from a PC.It will still play MP3's or WIFI yahoo music and is fully responsive.Most players are not usable while syncing music so that is an added bonus.

Most Sansa mp3 players can function like a USB drive, but this one unfortunately does not.It shows up as a MTC device and you have to sync to it with Windows Media Player or MediaMonkey or similar (not sure about iTunes).It works decently under Windows XP - have not tested Vista.However, I had trouble with the device under Windows Media Player 11 on my laptop and had to downgrade to WMP 10 for it to sync properly.Another downside to the player is the creation of playlists - they must be created and sent to the player using WMP 11.I have not tried MediaMonkey to see if it handles syncing playlists to the player or not.

Overall, despite some quirks, this is a steal in my book - 4 GB player with WIFI Yahoo music support for $30.I wish it had wireless music syncing like the Zune's, but they cost tons more than this player.

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* SanDisk Sansa Connect MP3 player stores up to 1000 MP3 songs or 675 WMA songs with its 4GB capacity * Sansa Connect 4G MP3 player comes with a bright 2.2 inches color TFT screen * Plays MP3, AAC, WMA and secure WMA music files * Built-in speaker lets you enjoy your music without using the headphones * Comes with microSD expansion card slot for users who want to add more storage space (microSD card not included) * Features Thumbwheel controls for easy navigation to your music, videos and photos Package Contents: SanDisk Sansa Connect MP3 player, earphones, USB cable, travel pouch, Lanyard, AC USB chargerAdditional Info: Note: This unit does not have Wi-Fi (Wireless) capability

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Sandisk Sansa Clip 8GB MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)About this reviewer: I listen to Lossless music (Flac) and tons of books (200/year) a lot.I use this SanDisk 8GB Clip player about 20 hours a week.

PRO:

1. Sound quality.Not only does this support MP3, OGG, FLAC (the lossless format of choice) WMV, secure WMA, podscasts, & Audible files, it plays them with perfection.Now this is objective, not a "whatever ***I*** buy and review sounds better than what you have" crap. The sound quality is scientifically top notch.I don't know if the URL I put in this review will get killed, but go to the reviews section on cnet.com or Google the article entitled "Audiophile MP3 players, by the numbers."

Let me summarize the article: they found out that Sandisk *did* put an expensive sound processor in this one (apparently unlike the other Sandisks) and used actual scientific hardware measuring frequency response deviation, and signal to noise ratios, etc. the SanDisk Clip beat out everything that Creative, Apple (iPod), Insignia, Sony, Microsoft (Zune) makes.

reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-9968448-49.html

I know it's an odd thing to talk about lossy (Mp3s) quality, but for the sound quality peeps, you will have zero complaints here.

2. Flash based: Meaning no HDD spinning around thousands of times a minute, movable parts=easily breakable or they wear down. Meaning you can also jog with it. I'm from the computer world, and us cats know that all HDD's fail, period. *Especially* if you're moving it all the time. We, who want something that lasts, universally stick to solid state; ie FLASH based mp3 players.

3. Connectivity: No stupid proprietary cable.Standard Mini-USB cable, I'm sure most people have at least a half dozen from various cameras, etc.

4. Physical Size: This thing is small, there are various pictures here, but this one is about the height of an AA Battery and about 3/4 as thick, one inch wide. This is great for jogging, it's weightless. Clip it anywhere without any huge bulge or weight. It weighs less than an ounce.

5. Compatibility. You DO NOT have to use some weird 3rd party DRM CRAP software like iTunes or Windows Media crap (like you do with Ipod's or IRivers) just drag, drop & GO! If you want some of your friends' songs, you don't have to load up itunes, then some hack, or your mp3 player's proprietary software cluttering up your friends computer to get his or her songs. I recall a conversation I had with a friend trying to get the songs of another mp3 player, "FREAK, it took me 40 minutes to find the right software that world work to get the songs off" -- and that's not some newbie. All the software to use this mp3 player is on every computer (with a USB port) and operating system on earth.Also, I didn't install any of the included software.No need.

6. Non music Storage: You plug it in you not only drop any of your mp3s/FLACs on it, you can throw some pictures, some huge files, documents, anything, and use it just like a thumb drive. And still listen to your music, it just skips the non-audio files, etc.

7. Mic. The mic is great for recording class, or conversations; just throw it on your desk or shirt pocket and there you go.

8. Fast listen mode - KILLER AWESOME if you listen to books, you can turn it to fast mode which speeds up the audio a bit.This means you can listen to books a good bit faster without it sounding like chipmunks. There is only one mode though, (also a slower mode too) but it's so cool if you want to listen to books faster.Your brain can easily understand, so why not save yourself 1/3 of the time -eh?Awesomeness.

9. Radio: And you can record the radio. Built-in FM tuner with 40 presets - Awesome.

10. USB 2.0, it transfers mp3s at a rate of 5.67MB/second per my own rough stopwatch method.Mathematically, this would take about 23 minutes to fill up the thing full.
Have you noticed all of creative labs MP3 players also claim to have USB 2.0 but really transfer at speeds at 1.1 speeds.The Creative flash based stuff transfers at less than 500K/sec, usually 120K-400K averaging at 230K.230K!!!Do you realize this is slower than download speeds at broadband? 4.83 hours to fill up a 4GB Creative Labs mp3 player? forget that.

11. Memory Size, 8GB (They make a 1/2/4GB version too) this holds:

Books at 64Kbit/sec/mono equals about 266 (~11 days non stop) hours of books.

MP3's @ 128kbits/44.1/Stereo about 128 hours (5.33 days non stop) of music (maybe +/- 1,900 4 min songs).

Flac's (Lossless) ~21 hours (non-stop) ~315 songs or 20-25 Full CD Albums.

That's quite a lot of listening before you need to get to a computer again.8GB is plenty for music on the go.

12. Screen, the screen is great, mono color, has some graphics, I don't need nor want some huge stupid color screen sucking down my battery.Which is cool because this MP3 Player does go blank after a minute of inactivity, which is PERFECT! Just what one wants.Touch a button again, it comes back up.

13. Yeah it has other features I don't use much, WMA playback, Audible playback support, graphic equalizer, nifty navigation scroll, blah, blah, blah.

14. Updating firmware is super easy, (and you may have to to get FLAC support) just load the Sandisk auto updater, it figures out which mp3 player you have plugged in, checks for firmware, any updates, then updates them and then restarts.Super easy.

Up in the Air: (Pro or Con depending on how you look at it)

-Comes in cool colors, silver & black, but it is a fingerprint magnet as most electronics with a shiny screen are now-a-days. Finally an mp3 that isn't in "I'm-a-lemming" stupid trendy "ipod white".Other colors are probably coming.

-Proprietary battery. It'll do 15-20 hours of books, take in mind books are less "demanding" on a a battery.But you really can't have anything this small and use any standard battery for any usable time.But it may be a con or a pro.I just don't like the fact I can never easily replace this one and we all know how integrated batteries after a few years start to slowly lose their charge.The Pro is that you can use any old mini-USB wall/car charger that if you have bought a few cell phones in the past few years, you'll have one kicking around your junk drawer somewhere.

Con:

-No Bookmark feature. I listen to books for 20 hours a week. This would be nice, as I could have used it a few times. This is just a software item, Sandisk - program it up!

I have no comment on the included earbuds.I'm 6'6" and figure that's why no earbuds bundled in mp3 players did anything but hurt my ears and/or seemed to fall out randomly due to poor fit and rotation of the earth.I have my own headphones as most people who are serious listeners do. Earphones are a matter of personal physiology and audio-snob preference. :)

I don't hate ipods, they are really sessy, but they are just not for me. I could list reasons why I can't like ipods but they are just too freaking expensive for too few bells and whistles. I mean, if you look at my "pro" list, the ipod shuffle is small and flash based, but that's it. I don't want to use some crap software, crap dock/cable, expensive battery, short battery life span, can't store anything else, why should I pay twice as much more for an ipod, when it doesn't even get close to HALF the features?

So, I will give it a 9.5/10. But in reality, nothing else touches it.Nothing has the sound quality, space, battery life, size, & FLAC support on the market for any price.

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The Sansa Clip MP3 player may be small enough to clip on your jeans or your shirt, but that doesn-t mean it isn-t loaded with all things awesome.It comes with a searchable screen, as well as an FM radio, voice recorder, and an insanely long battery life that will let you instantly enjoy more music and more play.

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SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was leaving my bulky 80 gig video iPod at home all the time because it was just too large to comfortably stick in my pocket.I wanted something small that I could use for both music and audio books (I use Audible.com).

It has achieved that and a LOT more.I never even use my iPod at home anymore!I'm actually thinking of returning it (Costco gives cash back forever) and buying four or five of these to give away as gifts!

I initially bought a shuffle and returned it the same day because it had no way of bookmarking in my audio books-- a chapter is often more than an hour.

Next I bought the smallest Sony Walkman mp3 player... it was very sexy and sleek, and about twice the size of the Sansa clip... but I couldn't load my Audible.com files onto it, so that was returned the next day.

After what seemed like a full week spent in BestBuy I finally settled on the Sansa 4GB Clip and could not be happier.
It's ridiculously small, AND (unlike the iPod shuffle) it has a display.I don't know about you all, but bookmarks aside, not being able to choose a song now and then, or confirm who is performing one when I am unsure, that would drive me crazy!

It is PERFECT for my Audible content.It actually asks when you first hook it up to the PC if you want to sync with Audible Manager.You can also simply go to the Audible Manager and "add device" and follow the steps to activate the Sansa.That way you can just add the specific books you want and not attempt to sync your entire library if you have a lot.I've been a member of Audible.com for nearly ten years and getting two books a month you can imagine the size of my library by now.

I loaded five large unabridged books (average ten hours each) and then nearly 1000 songs and I still have plenty of space left to add more as the spirit hits.Transferring files to the Sansa is VERY smooth and fast.Best of all, it resumes where you left off in a book when you turn it off.

There are other nifty "extra" features, as well!The FM radio is pretty special, and I get excellent reception both in San Francisco and out in the sticks around Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.Even near the airport!Pretty impressive for such a tiny thing, huh?

It has a voice recorder that I have not really tested out properly, but i know it works, just from speaking into it.I will try to record a lecture or some other more demanding application before giving the recorder feature the same accolades I have bestowed upon the rest of the amazing little player.

A lot of people have posted excellent, detailed reviews, and I agree with almost all they have said, so I'll try not to repeat it all.

I will just say that I LOVE THIS LITTLE DEVICE!

It's tiny.Yes, it is almost twice the size of the ipod shuffle, but seriously, still small enough to put in the "key pocket" of Levi's 501s (you know, the tiny useless pocket inside the right hip pocket).

It has good sound, easily on par with my video ipod.If you replace the earphones with something better it has the potential of VERY good sound.

So, how does it compare to the iPod shuffle?For only $20 more this has:
~ four times the capacity
~ a visual display
~ a voice recorder
~ an FM receiver
~ drag and drop functionality in both PC or Mac format (no iTunes or other software needed)
~ standard USB cable, so easily replaced.
~ can be rapid charged using the same AC (wall) or 12v (car) adapters that came with my Motorola RAZR phone!
~ can be used as a regular portable drive (like a thumb drive) for any data
~ seamless Audible.com audio books loading and listening
~ clip on the back is removable, if you don't want to use it, making it even smaller

One poster complained that it was "Difficult to tell when it is fully charged - I charged it for 5 hours and didn't see any indication that it was fully charged yet"

I found the same thing happening, the first time I charged it right out of the box it took several hours using the USB cable.Later, much by accident I stumbled upon this:when it is plugged in to your computer (I use a PC, not sure if this will work on a MAC), right-click on the Sansa drive icon and choose PROPERTIES, it will tell you the % of the battery charge.

I also discovered the car and wall chargers from my Motorola RAZR phone work for it, and MUCH faster than the USB cable.When charging I also found that when I unplugged it from the cable I had to power the Sansa off and back on to see the battery indicator register the "full" status.

Hope that helps.

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D1) SANDISK CLIP MP3 - 4GB SILVER

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SanDisk Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Sandisk Sansa Clip 1GB is a great value MP3 player.It has the same capacity as the iPod Shuffle at $35.It also has a screen, FM Tuner, voice recording and more.You can get the 2GB version for $25-40 more.

Pros -
+ good sound
+ nice capacity for a decent price
+ light-weight
+ FM tuner (20 Presets)
+ voice recording
+ nice design with color options
+ Nice format compatibility (MP3, DRM WMA, WMA, Audible)
+ USB 1.1 and 2.0 connectivity
+ Can be used as a USB drive / mass storage
+ Can sync music with drag & drop or via software
+ 15 hours battery life is better than Creative Clip Plus

Cons
- larger than the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod shuffles
- for just $20 more you get the 2GB Clip with added features

The new Sandisk Sansa Clip has the advantages of the iPod shuffle with some of the compatibility, feature, and price benefits of other MP3 players.Unlike the Sansa Express, which you can plug in directly into your USB port, the clip uses a standard USB B cable.

The Clip is definitely a little bigger than the iPod shuffle, but not by much.It has a great feel and a nicer clip. It is also priced VERY well for the holidays.It fills the market for a starter MP3, workout unit, or gift.

The rechargable battery seems better than the Creative Zen Stone Plus and gives you a respectable 15 hours. The sound is nice. The earbuds are passable for beginners but most people will replace them.As for durability, only time will tell; so far it's holding up nicely.

The Zen Clip also has a larger 2GB option. For those needing more space, you will have to explore the Creative Zen, Sandisk Sansa View or new iPod Nano.All of those units have higher price tags.
Sandisk 2GB Pink Sansa Clip
SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player
SanDisk Sansa View 16 GB MP3 Player
Creative Zen 4 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 8 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 16 GB (Black)
Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot
SanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)

Overall, an awesome starter unit that deserves a try. Enjoy!!!

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Sansa® Clip 1 GB MP3 Player


Clip it on and roll
For the movers and the shakers who want to shed the baggage of a bigger MP3 player-it';s time to get the skinny on the Sansa® Clip player. Offering five colors to choose from, this lightweight MP3 player delivers major sound for its matchbox size, and storage capacity of up to 2GB*. And with its smart design, you can clip your Sansa® Clip player to your bag, pants or sleeves, allowing you to enjoy all the perks of an MP3-hands-free.


Listen
Keep up to 1,000*** songs at the ready wherever you go. Or tune into FM radio for news and fresh music anytime.


Record
With the built-in microphone, you can record memos, lectures or all those unexpected, mic-worthy moments throughout your day. When you're ready, transfer your files to your PC for listening and sharing.



Get together
The Sansa® Clip player plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible file formats. Connect via USB cable to your computer for charging or synchronizing.


Sort it out
A compact MP3 player with a screen, the Sansa® Clip player makes navigation simple, so you can sort your music, FM stations and audio books ease.


So what's in the box?
Sansa® Clip MP3 player, Clip accessory, USB 2.0 transfer cable, earphones, promotional inserts, and quick start guide.


* 1 gigabyte (GB) =1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage.
** Based on continuous playback at 128kbps; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
*** Approximation based on 4-minute songs at 128kbps.



Choose Sansa®, a smarter way to play
Sansa® products are brought to you by SanDisk, the minds behind flash memory. Around the world, wherever people take pictures, listen to music, use cell phones-or do much of anything at all with digital devices-you';ll probably find SanDisk products. Maybe that';s why, after more than 20 years in the business, SanDisk has never stopped innovating.


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