SanDisk Sansa View 32 GB Video MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a e280 and like that one but I love the View.The e280 has frozen on me several times and often takes a prolonged period of time to access the file I want.I have not had any problems with the View.It turns on quickly.Moves from one section to the next quicly.And your chosen file comes up quickly.

The menu wheel is smoother than the e280.The View has a better screen.I like the distinct on/off switch on the side which also acts as the hold switch.Accessing files including external memory card is very easy.I have no complaints.

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Product Description

Sansa® View 32GB MP3 Player
Expand your MP3 experience with the Sansa® View player-a sleek yet simple MP3 player with our most advanced photo and video capabilities, so you can take your favorite memories, movies and shows with you wherever you go.


Plus, you can add another memory card whenever you like-and just keep growing your entertainment library.


Listen
Keep thousands of songs or hours of audiobook listening at the ready wherever you go. Or tune into FM radio for news and fresh music anytime.


Watch
View your favorite flix, pics and album art on the "big screen in your pocket" featuring a bright and brilliant 320 x 240 2.4-inch full-color screen-and enjoy picture-perfect clarity on JPEG photo files up to 16 megapixels.



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 the files to your PC for listening and sharing.


Store
Store up to 48 hours of video***, 2,000 songs**, 4,000 JPEG photos† on your 16GB* card-and load up quickly thanks to USB 2.0 connection. Just drag and drop files from your Windows Media Player 10 or 11 applications.


Grow
Storage possibilities are essentially unlimited because, unlike other MP3 players, you can swap out the memory card. So get a bigger card or start a memory card library to hold your whole universe of entertainment.


Get together
The Sansa® Fuze™ player supports MPEG-4 video files and audio files saved in MP3, secure and unsecured WMA, WAV, Audible and Overdrive file formats††.


So what's in the box?
anDisk Sansa® Fuze™ player, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, quick start guide.


* 1 gigabyte (GB) =1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage.
**Approximation based on 4-minute songs at 128kbps.
***Approximation based on 512kbps video stream.
† Based on 2MB average file size.
†† Videos (MPEG-4) Music (MP3, WMA, secure WMA and audio book file formats), Photos (JPEG). For additional specifications, please go to sansa.com for more information.
††† Based on continuous audio playback at 128kbps MP3; video playback at 512kbps/MPEG4; battery life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.



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SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've never written a review on Amazon before, but I like this unit so much that I thought I'd capture a few points that I think make this player a great choice:

1.) Currently an excellent $/GB value.
2.) Build quality is great (solid metal backplane). Screen will scratch, but one of the many available screen protectors will address this problem.
3.) User interface is well-deigned. I'm a fairly big guy (6'1") with large hands, but I have no problems operating the 4 buttons arranged around the scroll wheel. I was apprehensive about the scroll wheel, but it works great for me. The fact that it - unlike the iPod wheel - is raised a bit (i.e., has a positive profile) makes it easy to locate with your thumb when the player is out of view.
4.) Battery life is excellent; I've never run the unit to full discharge, but with heavy use on trans-pacific flights I've never gotten close to battery-empty status, so the stated 20 hrs. seems very realistic.(Remember that turning the brightness down will do wonders for battery life...)
5.) My player is loaded to capacity, and it takes apx. 10-15 sec. for booting, no more.
6.) Sandisk phone customer service has been more than satisfactory on two occasions (wait time was quite long but the actual service was very good).

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Product Description:
You can take it with you. Keep your media in your pocket with the SanDisk Sansa e280 flash memory digital audio/video player with 8 GB of storage. This sleek, light device enables you to enjoy music, video, and photo slideshows on-the-go. Features include MP3 and WMA playback, Microsoft PlaysForSure support, FM tuner (with recording ability), voice recorder, and a bright 1.8" TFT color screen.

Sansa e200 series players mix great design and durability with an excellent user interface.

View the e200 Series Demo.

Choose a Sansa e200-series player with the capacity that's right for you.
Form is Function
The Sansa e280 has a sleek, thin design with a large 1.8" TFT color screen for easy viewing. The strong alloy metal casing means the device is durable and scratch resistant. On the front, easy to use, backlit controls let you access what you want quickly and intuitively. The player also includes a microSD slot for expanding your memory capacity, and supports SanDisk TrustedFlash and gruvi content cards, which can be shared with mobile phones. The user-replaceable lithium-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of enjoyment.
MP3 Player
The Sansa e280 will play MP3, WMA, and secure WMA formats. Other formats can be converted using the Sansa Media Converter (included). The e280 also uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
Video Player
View your favorite video clips anywhere, anytime. Use the included SanDisk Media Converter software to convert most popular video formats (such as MPEG-4, WMV, or DivX) into the MJPEG format playable on the e280.
Photo Viewer
Share slideshows of your favorite photos with your friends. SanDisk Media Converter also supports most image formats, allowing you to convert and downsize your images for display on the e280.
On-Board FM Radio
The e280 includes a digital FM tuner for listening to your favorite radio stations. Keep those favorites readily available by adding them to your presets. You can also record live radio on-the-fly for future listening.
Voice Recording
Have a thought you need to get down before it evades you? Use the built-in microphone to record voice memos. Capture interviews, classes, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record.
Choose the Capacity for Your Needs
The Sansa e200 series is available in capacities of 2, 4, 6, or 8 GB.Each model contains a the microSD expansion slot, meaning you won't be limited to internal memory capacity.
What's in the Box
Sansa e280 digital audio player, travel pouch and lanyard, stereo headphones, lithium ion rechargeable battery, USB cable, and quick start guide.

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SanDisk Sansa View 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my Sansa View 16GB two weeks ago and I am mostly satisfied.After downloading the latest firmware (.06A) I found most of the initial quirks have been addressed.
First, you will notice the construction which is very solid and, despite those who think the Sansa View is ugly, I find it elegant.The size is very appropriate, fitting easily in the palm, without feeling huge and not so small you will fumble and drop it (i.e.Zen V!)
Other reviewers have complained about the menu icons......This is really foolish since I did not purchase the View for it's "flashy" icons.Look it...the icons are obvious and glide smoothly along the screen in conjunction with the rotation of the data wheel.
The video functionality is very good.I use a Neuros MPEG Recorder II and it works flawlessly.I have had a bit of trouble with syncing videos with WMP 10, but I would sooner blame Microsoft not the Sansa View.
The downloaded Sansa Media Converter utility is not the best software, taking a long time to transcode files and lacking a lot of file support but I have many applications for this so it's not a problem.
Music files transfer easily with WMP with fast transfer speeds. (USB 2)
It's important, however, to make sure that "one off" downloaded songs and such are properly tagged, otherwise they will end up difficult to find.
The sound quality of the Sansa View is exceptional with no clicking, pops, or distortion.Volume levels are easily able to get above noisy environments, even without isolation type ear buds.The equalizer functions very well and your settings are held in memory.
Building playlists can be done with WMP or simply on the View.Browse your tunes and just press and hold the center function button and the song gets added to the playlist.Unfortunately, only one list can be assembled on the unit, although multiple lists can be imported with WMP.
You can also drag and drop audio and jpeg files right into the Sansa View Explorer pane.Non jpeg photos can be quickly transcoded with the Sansa Media Converter.
The Cons:Presently, there is no audio bookmarking function for long podcast files or audiobooks.(Bookmarking is available for videos)
Some video files within the advertised specs will not play.
Uses a proprietary usb cable
Virtually no cases available as of yet except one DLO case (which I bought) that is "hodge-podgy" and obscures the beauty of the Sansa View.
Although battery life is quite good, it is not as good as advertised.
The battery is not accessible and would require a factory replacement.

Other than these few cons, the Sansa View is a truly exceptional player.I am banking on future Firmware upgrades that allow Audio Bookmarking and better Video File Support, as well as address a few other quirks and stability issues.The hardware is excellent and obviously capable.
Considering prices for the 16GB around $200. (the price of the 8GB Nano) you really cannot go wrong with this device.....and, yes it does support non-DRM AAC files from your present itunes collection.
I'd say....."Buy it!"

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Sansa® View MP3 Player
Expand your MP3 experience with the Sansa® View player-a sleek yet simple MP3 player with our most advanced photo and video capabilities, so you can take your favorite memories, movies and shows with you wherever you go.


Plus, you can add another memory card whenever you like-and just keep growing your entertainment library.


Listen
Keep thousands of songs or hours of audiobook listening at the ready wherever you go. Or tune into FM radio for news and fresh music anytime.


Watch
View your favorite flix, pics and album art on the "big screen in your pocket" featuring a bright and brilliant 320 x 240 2.4-inch full-color screen-and enjoy picture-perfect clarity on JPEG photo files up to 16 megapixels.


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 the files to your PC via a USB cable for listening and sharing.


Store
Store up to 12 hours of video***, 1,000 songs** and 2,000 JPEG photos† on your 8GB* card-and load up quickly thanks to USB 2.0 connection. Just drag and drop files from your Windows Media Player 10 or 11 applications.


Grow
While the Sansa® View player comes with built-in memory, you can also continuously swap out memory cards-to hold your whole universe of entertainment.


Get together
The Sansa® View player supports MPEG4, WMV, and H.264 video files and audio files saved in MP3, secure and unsecured WMA, non-DRM ACC, and WAV file formats††.


Power up
Powered by the long-lasting, rechargeable Li-Poly battery, the Sansa® View player can support up to 35 hours of audio playback or up to seven hours of video playback with a single charge†††.


So what's in the box?
Sansa® View player, 30-pin to USB 2.0 cable, CD with user and quick start guides.

* 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage.
** Approximation based on 4-minute songs at 128kbps.
*** Approximation based on 512kbps video stream.
† Based on 2MB average file size.
†† Videos (MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, DivX and other video file formats supported through Sansa® Media Converter software available from SanDisk.com), music (MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible audio file formats), photos (JPEG). For additional specifications, please go to sansa.com for more information.
††† Based on continuous audio playback at 128kbps MP3; video playback at 512kbps/MPEG4; battery life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.




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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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SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Sansa View on sale for $129.99, and I am very pleased with it. As a first-time buyer of an mp3 player, I was reluctant to pluck down a lot more money for an IPod, which at this point seem overpriced and overrated, given the other choices that are now out there.

The sound quality is quite good. I'd forgo the built-in EQ settings, which sound uninspired, and opt for the custom EQ that allows you to tailor the frequency response to your own tastes. I agree with some other criticisms that I've read online both in customer and professional reviews that lower bass response is a bit lacking.But I've found that a combination of tweaking the custom EQ settings, plus buying a better pair of earbuds that the ones provided, make up for this mild inadequacy. I bought V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds, which really help to round out the sound of the Sansa by providing plenty of lower bass response. My listening tastes range across classical, jazz, rock, blues, popular, and electronica, and the sound quality the Sansa provides is very good across all these genres.

The Sansa View is a bit large for a flash-memory based player, but I think this is due to the generous size of the display. The video quality is bright, sharp, and with good color, for videos, photos, and album covers. One small complaint is that the wallpaper options are quite plain, and there doesn't seem to be a way to add your own wallpaper options (or at least I haven't discovered it yet). Menus are simple and easy to navigate.

One feature I really wanted which no IPods have is an FM tuner. The digital tuner works quite nicely, with good sound and reception and up to 20 presets.

I really like the control wheel. It works smoothly and the rubber gives it a supple feel. And the look of the Sansa View simple and elegant, with a shiny piano black finish, with the body having a sturdy, solid build quality to it.

I've found the 8gb built-in memory to be more than adequate for my CD library. I've loaded around 60 CDs (a little over 1100 songs), and I still have about 1.5gb left. Bear in mind that many of my CDs are classical symphonies, jazz compilations, or electronica, which average 60-70 minutes each and take up space more quickly than your average CD. And the expansion slot for a microSD card, which I haven't tried yet, would allow me to add an additional 8gb of storage.

Overall, I'd rate the Sansa View as "best in class" in terms of offering very good overall quality and a generous selection of features for a modest price, compared to other comparable mp3 players.

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