SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, candy apple red)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp. Part number: SDMX11R-2048R-S70
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CNET editors' review
SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, candy apple red) price range: $29.00 - $64.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 10/08/2007
- Updated on:11/26/2008
- Released on: 10/09/2007
The good: The SanDisk Sansa Clip offers impressive sound quality; an ultracompact, gym-friendly design with a removable belt clip; and useful features such as an FM radio and Rhapsody DNA integration. The player also includes support for a wide variety of audio file types, including OGG and FLAC. All of this comes at an incredible value, since the player is very inexpensive and easy to use.
The bad: FM radio reception isn't great and connection of the Clip with Rhapsody was problematic.
The bottom line: The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality.
Editors' note: The rating of this product has increased to reflect significant enhancements offered by a firmware update. Find out more information here.
Thanks to its position as a memory chip manufacturer, SanDisk is a master at cost competing in the portable audio space, and although companies such as Creative Labs are now tagging at about the same level, SanDisk's initial aggressiveness earned it the No. 2 spot in sales (behind Apple, natch)--and a reputation for producing cheap MP3 players. The company's latest device, an ultracompact model dubbed the Sansa Clip, is no exception: The 1GB model comes in at a mere $40, while the 2GB is on offer for a no less reasonable $70. But don't let the price fool you: The Clip offers a respectable 92dB signal-to-noise ratio. This player is out to prove that "cheap" doesn't have to mean subpar sound quality.
Simple and small
At 2.2 inches by 1.4 inches by 0.5 inch (without the belt clip attached), the Sansa Clip isn't quite "smaller than a matchbox," but it is about the same size as one. It's one of the most compact players we've come across in recent times, though it is slightly larger than its closest competitor, the Creative Zen Stone Plus. However, the Clip's rectangular, 1-inch screen makes for better navigation than the Stone's itty bitty circular display. Also, the Clip lets you navigate music by artist, album, and so on, whereas the Stone offers very little track organization. Like the Stone, the Clip comes in a variety of colors: sleek black, candy apple red, hot pink, and ice blue. The black version is available in both capacities, while the colors come in 2GB only. As the name suggests, the Clip also comes with a removable belt clip in a color to match the player. This feature and its ultracompact size make it ideal for the gym.
The controls on the Sansa Clip are also similar to those of its competitor: Below the screen is a circular, four-way control pad surrounding a center select button. While you're within the menus, up/down cycles through options on the current screen, while right/left steps deeper into the highlighted option (or backs out). Once on the playback screen, pressing up plays or pauses the track, down pulls up a contextual menu, and right/left shuttles through tracks. Beneath the four-line, dual-color OLED screen, is one other key: a home button that cycles between the main menu and the playback screen. There's also a dedicated volume rocker on the right spine of the device, something that we are happy--and surprised--to see on such a small player. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack sits above the rocker, while the left side of the Clip houses a power/hold switch and a standard mini USB port. All these ports and controls may seem like a lot for such a small device, but everything is well laid out and the main control pad is large enough for comfortable navigation, so it's really quite ergonomic and easy to use overall.
Not small on features
Don't let the size of the Sansa Clip betray you: The player offers several desirable features. Of course, with the very tiny and simple screen, photo and video playback are notably absent--but that's really to be expected in a device at this price point. What you do get is support for MP3, WMA (unprotected/protected), OGG, FLAC, and Audible files. The player has even integrated Rhapsody DNA, meaning you can transfer Rhapsody Channels (dynamically updating radio stations/playlists). Sadly, our review unit had an error that prevented it from becoming licensed within the Rhapsody interface, so we haven't yet had a chance to fully test the integration. (Bear with us until we get a replacement player and update this review.)
The Sansa Clip also comes with a built-in mic for making voice recordings (WAV output only) and an FM tuner, from which you can record, as well. The radio offers up to 40 presets; the autoscan function is somewhat buried in the "view all presets" menu, but it's a handy feature and worth using. As with any decent MP3 player, you get shuffle and repeat playback modes and an equalizer--we like that there's an adjustable five-band setting. More plusses: You can add songs to an on-the-go playlist, rate and delete songs on the device, and mark subscription tracks for purchase at next sync. Finally, there's the autoresume function, which picks up where you left off in a track, even if you paused before shutdown. This is particularly handy for those who listen to long, spoken-word tracks, such as podcasts and audiobooks.
Sounds like a performer
Although most SanDisk devices sound passable, we've never been blown away by the sound quality of Sansa players. The Clip is actually a bit of an exception: This player sounds great. It's not quite as stellar as the Sony NWZ-A810, but it can certainly compete with the Zen Stone Plus. In our tests (using the Shure SE530s), music sounded rich and clear, with a present bass brought out more by tinkering with the custom EQ. Fiona Apple's soft pop track "The First Taste" was encompassing, with buttery mids, sparkly highs, and subtle bass. Mellow electronic music (e.g. Hot Chip's "The Warning") was similarly pleasing, but even the Deftones' "Bored"--a heavy and riffy rock track--offered impressive clarity. All in all, we could find very little to complain about in the audio quality department--unless, of course, you decide to use the included headphones, which are not so hot.
In other performance areas, the Clip was passable. Voice recordings were a little muffled sounding, and FM reception was about average. A couple of our regular stations wouldn't come through completely. The battery life of 14.1 hours is nothing to write home about, but it's plenty decent for a player of this size.
User reviews
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Lots of features. Good design
by stridergak on November 9, 2007
Pros: very compact, wearable, great performance
Cons: cannot add songs to a live playlist
Summary: There is a lot I like about this player. Being small and light is a huge plus. I wish the font were a bit bigger in the play window, but ...
Summary: There is a lot I like about this player. Being small and light is a huge plus. I wish the font were a bit bigger in the play window, but it is nice and bright.
I think it is very cute.
Main gripe is I can't add songs ahead to the current playlist. If I try to add a song, it interrupts the currently-playing one.
Radio feature is very nice. Voice recordings sound good, though I haven't tried recording a group discussion yet.
This player is really well laid-out. I like it a lot. The clip is handy for clipping the player to a collar or the outside of a coat.
You could do much worse than this Sandisk offering. Stay away from Samsung, on the other hand. Their support is awful!4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Little Player
by KonradBerry on October 26, 2007
Pros: Good sound, controls, and features in a small package
Cons: Not many compared to others in niche, I'd like a cover for the mini-USB port
Summary: There are masses of MP3 players and even a lot in the tiny, on-the-go, rolling-stone (wouldn't that be a great name for a little one), workout, gym-friendly niche. It ...
Summary: There are masses of MP3 players and even a lot in the tiny, on-the-go, rolling-stone (wouldn't that be a great name for a little one), workout, gym-friendly niche. It would be silly to compare this to the latest Archos, for example. So I'll use the undisputed standard in MP3 players, the Apple iPod-series (in this case the iShuffle, which I initially considered and demoed, BTW), as point of reference.
Sound quality - much better
Sansa Clip just sounds better than the iShuffle and most others in this niche.
Features and controls - much better
The iShuffle shuffles and thats about it. You can play Sansa Clip in about any mode that you might expect from a MP3 player using its small and very functional screen. Plus it has voice recorder and FM Radio. Its quick and easy to download tracks from PC, though Rhapsody could be better (but that's another story).
Capacity - much greater
This version of the Sansa Clip has 2Gb compared to 1Gb of iShuffle. I originally wanted the 1Gb version of the Sansa Clip and ordered it, but it was on backorder. I walked into a big box store, saw this one and immediately got it.
Size, clip, battery - about same
Light as a feather, about the size of a stick-match box, has clip, and the controls are easy to use while you're in motion. Battery life is rated at 15hrs, which seems about right as I used mine for about 12hrs before recharging last time and it had a little left.
Price - less
This version of Sansa Clip was $60 (1Gb version - $40 online); iShuffle was $80, none of these will break the bank.
The Sansa Clip really is a great little MP3 player. I got this one for workout sessions, but it makes me want to upgrade my old DJ to an iPod or Zune (somebody needs to get on the ball and develop a 'Sling' function between AudioVideo Player and 'Media Center').4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent MP3 Player
by TonyRz on June 16, 2008
Pros: Very light, small, good display & controls
Cons: FM tuner is basically worthless
Summary: As a Mac user and owner of both a 30GB video IPOD and 2nd generation Nano, I was looking for something really tiny to use only for working out at ...
Summary: As a Mac user and owner of both a 30GB video IPOD and 2nd generation Nano, I was looking for something really tiny to use only for working out at the gym.
I tried my brothers latest generation Shuffle and liked it tremendously. The only thing that I wanted to add was an FM tuner so that on those days where something worth watching was showing on the TV screens at the gym, I could hear that instead.
After doing a little research, I decided that a Sansa Clip would be a good choice. While I was thinking of that, lo and behold Costco had the silver 4GB Clip for $69.99 so I bought it.
First the good. This unit is VERY small and weighs almost nothing. The display is excellent and easy to use as is the menu system. The headphone jack has a very positive connection so it will not come out accidently. Also, it has a clip like the Shuffle so it is very easy to attach to yourself.
I have not tried the included headphones, just used the V-Moda in-ear ones I normally use. The sound quality is of the Clip is excellent.
As far as getting music onto the Clip, it shows up on the desktop as a drive, like a flash drive, and I just drag the music over form my iTunes's folders. The one problem you have to be aware of is that music you purchased from iTunes is in the protected m4p format. You have to burn those protected tracks to a CD and then rip them back as mp3's in order to get them into your Clip.
Most of my music is ripped from my own CD's or I purchased in mp3 format from other sources. I only have about 45 tracks that I purchased directly from iTunes so this is not a big issue from me. If you have tons of tracks that you have purchased directly from iTunes, you may need to research a better way to get the music out of iTunes.
The only drawback for me was that the FM tuner is useless. As I stated, I bought this specifically over the Shuffle for this one feature. Regardless of where I am at the club, I cannot get the tuner to tune in any of the screens that are being shown. Oh well.....
Overall, I think this is an excellent unit and really shows that there are some great alternatives to iPods out there. Having said that, for me personally, and ipod shuffle would have been a better choice. Easier integration with iTunes and the FM tuner not being there wouldn't have mattered since the FM tuner in the clip can't pull anything in anyway. When I'm working out, I simple start the device and have it randomly play the songs. I usually don't touch it again till I'm done working out so again the shulffle would have been fine. Of course for the price of the 2GB Shuffle I have a 4GB Clip, so in that regard, it is a great value. But again, I have about 50-60 tracks on the clip at any one time, and have barely reached 3% capacity, so again even 2GB would have been fine for this application.
If you don't use iTunes to purchase music, or like to have a display to play around with, I definitely recommend the Clip. Great sound, great features, very inexpensive.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing MPs Player! Love It!
by kdsewell on November 6, 2007
Pros: EXCELLENT sound quality, easy 2 use, convenient size, plenty of features
Cons: Minor software glitch with Custom EQ
Summary: This is a great, super compact player with excellent sound quality, FM radio, and voice recorder. The review said it's the best sounding Sansa MP3 product I completely agree (...
Summary: This is a great, super compact player with excellent sound quality, FM radio, and voice recorder. The review said it's the best sounding Sansa MP3 product I completely agree (Had an e200 & tried 2 other models). Sound clarity is high, bass is responsive, etc. Wouldn't expect it from a product at this price point ($58 for 2GB at Best Buy).
Navigation has a low learning curve and the screen is clear and easy to use. Had a shuffle before, but it's more expensive and does not have: file sorting capability, (e.g., playlists, genre, artists), FM radio, voice recorder, or customizable EQ settings.
Did have minor issues with the EQ. When I used the customized EQ, it randomly affected the volume by about 30%. Very odd. When I put the EQ back to Normal or other default setting, the volume would go back to full sound. This was resolved with a call to Sansa and a firmware update for the unit.
Again, GREAT unit!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best workout mp3 player out there
by sd_davis on October 26, 2007
Pros: Tiny, Standard USB, Great sound, Screen, Functionality
Cons: No SD slot for upgrading memory
Summary: Bottom line, this player rocks. Better than the Nano, and barely any bigger.
As for me, I wanted this for working out and running. The fact that it has 2G ...Summary: Bottom line, this player rocks. Better than the Nano, and barely any bigger.
As for me, I wanted this for working out and running. The fact that it has 2G on-board is awesome, and helps me overlook the fact that it has not SD slot for memory upgrade.
I love the small screen, and the functionality of the player itself. You can do play lists, play by album, artist, genre, etc... You can even delete songs from the player on the fly. (good for paring down your workout songs)
I also really like that it has a standard USB (usb 2.0) connection. This means that youcan use it anywhere, and not have to worry about a proprietary cable for charging and transfers, like you do with the Nano.
the sound is awesome and I have not had any problems with the volume level.
I just love this player! Two thumbs up!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great MP3 player, but compatibility issues with AAC.
by TJay18 on August 30, 2009
Pros: GREAT sound quality
Many features
Small size
GREAT ability to rate and organize songsCons: Can't play video
Not compatible with iTunes AAC formatSummary: This is an excellent MP3 player. It has FM/AM radio, an awesome ability to rate and organize songs, and has great sound quality to boot. It has an equalizer ...
Summary: This is an excellent MP3 player. It has FM/AM radio, an awesome ability to rate and organize songs, and has great sound quality to boot. It has an equalizer and you can listen to podcasts. It's small size means that it's highly portable and can fit anywhere. The design is sleek and a joy to look at.
The sound quality is amazing. It's not the absolute best, but it's still very good. Everything sounds like it's supposed to, and with the right headphones, will deliver a rich audio experience.
The only real Con of this amazing MP3 player, is that it's just an MP3 player. It's compatible with many other formats of audio, except AAC. AAC is used by iTunes when you purchase music. I recently bought about 10 songs, and I can't use them on my Clip because it's not supported. The songs won't even appear in the song list. I found it funny that the CNET review didn't mention that. The incompatibility with iTunes audio is a severe drawback. -
Great Product...Do not fall pray to utilizing Rhapsody.
by technodeb on August 21, 2009
Pros: Great device, easy, lite, perfect for a run, workout device
Cons: It is unfortunate that they accompany the product w/ free Rhapsody. Do not waste your time utilizing Rhapsody. After 1 mth you lose access to all music unless you pay $15/mth. This is not made clear in the materials.
Summary: Great Product....Do Not Waste Your time w/ Rhapsody. It is $15 mth to keep the music.
Summary: Great Product....Do Not Waste Your time w/ Rhapsody. It is $15 mth to keep the music.
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Great.....when it works.
by margorita on June 27, 2009
Pros: Great size, weightless, easy to navigate.
Cons: Stops working for no apparent reason. Short life span. Lame battery.
Summary: Great little MP3 player. Small, virtually weightless, easy to navigate. Perfect little screen to see what's playing but it's hard to see in bright light. Love the clip ...
Summary: Great little MP3 player. Small, virtually weightless, easy to navigate. Perfect little screen to see what's playing but it's hard to see in bright light. Love the clip on, no armband necessary. FM reception is as good as can be expected. The earbuds are average, they keep popping out but I have a hard time fitting any earbud in my ear.
I have been through 5 of these things in 2 years.(thanks to Best Buy's return policy!) They will all of a sudden just quit working. The latest one quit working after 4-5 songs, plugged it in and it seemed to reset. It also wouldn't play radio. This somehow resolved itself and worked fine then all of a sudden in mid-song it quit and the computer will not even recognize it. The last one worked well but suddenly would not charge. These are poor quality built products that don' t last. It's a shame because it's a great little MP3 player.
Find something else and avoid the aggravation. -
Tiny, cute, but unreliable.
by lm6615 on May 29, 2009
Pros: I loved the bright color, the convenient tiny size, and the large clip for placement.
Cons: The increase volume button is right next to the headphones line, so it's somewhat difficult to access. The device is slow to respond at times.
Summary: I've pretty much chalked my Sansa up as a complete loss, but it's possible I just got a defective one. I loved everything about it during the first ...
Summary: I've pretty much chalked my Sansa up as a complete loss, but it's possible I just got a defective one. I loved everything about it during the first trial month-- I purchased a membership right away and downloaded all sorts of songs. After the first month, however, the "synch up" message appeared and froze any of the songs I downloaded on the initial trial. I did synch up with my computer, but nothing changed.
I have been able to purchase and download new songs to listen to, but the "synch up" message still pops up and freezes everything for half a minute before moving on. Even so, the device automatically turns off after one or two songs-- even after being charged.
I'm still paying the monthly charge to keep the few songs that work going and I have to wade through the many other songs on the device, trying to remember which ones I paid for and which ones I downloaded during the trial. If I forget and pick the wrong one to listen to, my device will be frozen with the synch up message until I turn it off and turn it back on again. It's a mess. I'm actually on here to find another device to purchase. -
Perfect player for easy usage and reliable.
by karebear111 on April 12, 2009
Pros: I love how easy this product is to use, you can get to songs, artists, albums quickly and words are highlighted on screen for easy reading. the clip is great for working out or clipping to something when in car. very reliable and good battery life.
Cons: the clip could be a little sturdier and the FM radio isn't that great...holds about 500 songs
Summary: The bottom-line is that i really love this little mp3 player. if you want something easy to use and don't want or need anything fancy this is perfect. holds ...
Summary: The bottom-line is that i really love this little mp3 player. if you want something easy to use and don't want or need anything fancy this is perfect. holds about 500 songs and great for using anywhere. i personally think its a good price for what u are getting and is much better than the ipod shuffle. nothing fancy so if you want some high teck mp3 player dont get. if u need to hold more songs, just upgrade to the bigger size
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
- Part number: SDMX11R-2048R-S70
- Description: The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere. Other features include: FM radio, microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Weight 0.92 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.17 in x .65 in x 2.17 in
- Color Red
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Audible, MP3, WMA, WMA DRM, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features FM radio recording capability
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 40
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuning display OLED display
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
Battery / Power
- Battery Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
- Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / audio playback 845.38 min
Product series
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (1GB, sleek black)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 1 GB, WMA DRM, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, candy apple red)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, Audible, MP3, WMA, WMA DRM, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, hot pink)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, FLAC, Audible, MP3, WMA DRM, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, ice blue)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, Audible, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA DRM, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, sleek black)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, Audible, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA DRM, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (4GB, silver)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 4 GB, Audible, FLAC, WMA, WMA DRM, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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SanDisk Sansa Clip (8GB, sleek black)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, MP3, WMA, Audible, WMA DRM, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
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