SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, ice blue)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp. Part number: SDMX11R-2048B-S70
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB, ice blue) price range: $24.99 - $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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WHY would you buy an iPod Shuffle???
by flashfriday on August 27, 2008
Pros: This thing is tiny yet it has all the necessary features that the iPod Shuffle doesn't (screen, FM radio, and voice recorder). Music plays great and included headphones work well. It also support more audio file formats than Shuffle.
Cons: Battey life may be an issue but this is true of all mini MP3 players.
Summary: I am just simply baffled by iPod fanatics that insist on ignoring the fact that the Sansa Clip is far superior to the iPod Shuffle yet costs almost half the ...
Summary: I am just simply baffled by iPod fanatics that insist on ignoring the fact that the Sansa Clip is far superior to the iPod Shuffle yet costs almost half the price. I hope they have fun blindly forwarding through their playlists. Sorry Apple, but you just can't justify the high price of the Shuffle considering all of the features that it lacks.
Don't overlook the importance of the FM radio feature either. There are a lot of gyms that still use FM signals for their TVs. This comes in handy when you want to watch Judge Judy while on the treadmill.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent sound and features for the price.
by dc_alpha on February 4, 2008
Pros: Small, excellent sound quality, good feature set for the price.
Cons: 2GB might not be enough for some.
Summary: Although I have the red version, it is otherwise the same as this model. The sound quality is not only great but the Clip can also just get LOUD, whereas ...
Summary: Although I have the red version, it is otherwise the same as this model. The sound quality is not only great but the Clip can also just get LOUD, whereas as I've had problems with other MP3 players in the past that don't provide adequate volume levels for my headphones.
I purchased the Clip because I DON'T need video or picture display capabilities. I subscribe to Rhapsody's "To Go" service and my Clip works beautifully with it, so I always have a rotating and fresh set of tracks to listen to.
All I want is music. The FM radio tuner and voice recorder are features I don't bother with, so I can't tell you much about their functionality, but if you just want to listen to your digital audio, it's hard to find a better value for your dollar. I picked it up at a local big-box retailer for $55.
And by the way, the actual clip on the device is handy but can be easily removed if you wish.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great little mp3 player
by MainBraincell on March 13, 2009
Pros: Read bottom line.
Cons: can say anything bad about this unit.. wish it had a min SD card slot with unit but other then that it's great so far.
Summary: Easy to use, great price. you can ad songs with windows media player. you can erases songs from player, computer not needed for that. you can record songs from mp3 ...
Summary: Easy to use, great price. you can ad songs with windows media player. you can erases songs from player, computer not needed for that. you can record songs from mp3 players radio.18hours of run time.... I bought mine from Wall-mart 8gb for under 50.00 bucks. 3/13/2008 at store not online
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Bought it - Love it
by clwtblue on January 2, 2009
Pros: I really love the clip. I am able to just clip the player to the back of my collar and forget it. The cords are out of my way and the player is small and light weight. I love it.
Cons: I wish it had a regular battery. I have to work without it while it is being charged by my computer.
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definitely worth the price
by iruka* on November 15, 2008
Pros: compact, voice recorder, clip, radio, audio quality, to-go playlist, rating system, file delete, foreign language support, comes with short usb cable
Cons: placement of headphones jack and takes a while to recharge even a little of the battery, but that's ok
Summary: I just got this yesterday as a little workout mp3, but now I'm using it all the time. It's replaced my Zune, surprisingly.
First of all, it's ...Summary: I just got this yesterday as a little workout mp3, but now I'm using it all the time. It's replaced my Zune, surprisingly.
First of all, it's really cheap. This was about $60 from Rite Aid and that's pretty good when you consider the audio quality on this thing.
I also liked how the volume rocker is separate and how there's a menu button, not just pressing a central button (or something like that). Speaking of the central button, you can program it to either rate the song or add it to a to-go playlist when you hold the button down. Really loved that. I also love players that allow you to even have a to-go playlist or rate it right there.
One key feature I loved was how you can delete songs right from the player. I didn't want to go home, connect it then delete it. Now I don't have to.
I also absolutely love love love that there is foreign language support. I was dying because my Zune didn't have that.
It also comes with a short USB cable, meaning that I don't have to find my mp3 on the floor every time it's charging.
And finally, the clip part. It's just absolute genius. You can remove it if you want, but I keep it on all the time since I'm always clipping it onto my jacket now.
One weird thing was though was where the headphone jack is. This isn't the case for me, but some people who have the angled jacks find it annoying how it covers the volume and they have the turn it every time they change the volume. It would be nice if they put it on the bottom since the bottom of the player is completely empty.
And just on other complaint is how long is takes to recharge. It takes forever to recharge just 1/3 (or was it 1/4) of the battery. I'm charging it right now and it's been charging for about 40 minutes. Usually, players that I've used take about 15-30 minutes to charge 1/3-1/4 of the battery.
Other than that, it's EXCELLENT. If you want the iPod shuffle, ditch it and go for this. Why would you pick that over this? It has a screen for starters. Radio/voice recording, excellent sound quality, it just has a ton more features and it's just as cheap.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
- Part number: SDMX11R-2048B-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
- Color Blue
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Audible, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, WMA DRM
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
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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