SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, candy apple red)

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• 9 stars

  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 ...

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  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!

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  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 ...

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  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').

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  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 ...

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  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.

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  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 (...

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  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!

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  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
  
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  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!

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• 9 stars

  Love my Sansa Clip

  by Sugeyboo on June 28, 2010

  Pros: Easy drag and drop loading, move files from one place to the other. Hubby struggled with Ipod and saw how easy this mp3 player is. Its so light. Bought the 2Gb and added 8Gb card. The sound is great. Not watching videos, just want music. I love it.

  Cons: The only thing I can think of is that it's so tiny I misplace it on my desk at work.

  Summary: Best sound for the price and it's nice and small. Easy to transfer tunes to it. You don't have to use software to load it. You can use ...

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  Summary: Best sound for the price and it's nice and small. Easy to transfer tunes to it. You don't have to use software to load it. You can use windows media to make playlists. It doesn't show images or videos but I just wanted music and good sound. I was willing to spend more but was very delighted at what I got for such a good price. It's so light weight and easy to slip in my purse. I absolutely love this thing. I've shown it to several Ipod user and they've switched to this player.

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• 1 stars

  sandisk sansa clip 2gb not the best

  by advocate44 on March 13, 2010

  Pros: sandisk sansa clip 2 gb not enough pros to overcome the cons.

  Cons: sandisk sansa clip 2 gb: clip falls off. instructions and ease of use are problematic. difficult to erase if you've filled to capacity.

  Summary: sandisk sansa clip 2 gb: there is no warning if you're getting close to capacity, and then when you try to delete directly in the device, it notifies there ...

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  Summary: sandisk sansa clip 2 gb: there is no warning if you're getting close to capacity, and then when you try to delete directly in the device, it notifies there is not enough space to perform the delete operation. others have reported the same problem online. after managing to delete files with "my computer", "sansa clip", from my laptop, the file names remained on the sansa clip screen as though they were still existed, but didn't play. other functions, fm radio and downloaded music worked ok, basically useful, but at the same time, often annoying; i wish i'd bought someone else's product, which i will, next time. i have also had some disappointments with sandisk flash drives (that i haven't had with others' flashdrives), so i.m avoiding all sandisk products.

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• 7 stars

  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 songs

  Cons: Can't play video
  Not compatible with iTunes AAC format

  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 ...

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  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.

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• 4 stars

  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.

• 3 stars

  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 ...

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  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.

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