SanDisk Sansa Plus MP3/Media Player Review
The Sansa player isn't as easy to use as an iPod but in spite of
its idiosyncrasies it has claimed some good reviews:
- DAPreview - "lives up to the hype" ...."when
compared to other high-capacity flash players the e260 comes out
at or near the top."
- CNet - "sound quality is bright and loud" ....."Sansa
e200 series is an excellent value"
- PC World - not so highly rated due to its poor one-hand navigation
and FM reception.
- Laptop Magazine - "this player matches Apple blow for blow"
...."the most stylish nano competitor yet."
Overall, SanDisk's Sansa e200 series of flash-based MP3 players
have earned a lot of positive recognition. With four models in the
series, based on storage capacity:
- Sansa e250 - 2GB, *est. $105
- Sansa e260 - 4GB, *est. $135
- Sansa e270 - 6GB, *est. $190
- Sansa e280 - 8GB, *est. $210
Expert reviews place the SanDisk Sansa line of MP3 players as the
best value Mp3 player available. This is based on the combination
of its great design, features and value.
At $US210, the 8GB version costs about $70 less than the 8GB iPod
nano.
Form & Function
The exterior is identical for each:
- A larger 1.8-inch screen
- Backlit control.
- Built-in microSD card slot - making storage capacities of all
of the players expandable.
- Has a user-replaceable battery -- a feature lacking in all iPod
players.
- The main disadvantage is that the SanDisk is not as intuitive
as the iPod/iTunes system.
Features
- Battery - user-replaceable battery with 22-hour battery life.
- Supports - Windows Vista
Media
- Plays videos - video clip playback
- Displays photos
- Supports protected music files and subscription music services
- FM tuner
- Voice recorder
Accessories
Overall, the Sandisk Sansa is a relatively easy to use Media Player
and proves its worth as the best MP3 Player for the money. [8GB,
*est. $210]
SanDisks early issues with Vista compatibility have been resolved.
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