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Manufacturer: SanDisk Part number: SDMX3-512-A18
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- Bottom Line:
- With its many features as well as its compatibility with audiobooks and subscription-based music, the SanDisk Sansa m200 series is an overall great value.
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CNET editors' review
SanDisk Sansa m230 (512MB) price range: $13.69 - $99.99
- Reviewed by: James Kim
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 10/31/2005
- Released on: 10/04/2005
The good: Available in up to 4GB capacity; solid value; includes FM tuner and voice recorder; compatible with WMA DRM 10 (Janus) and Audible files; decent controllers; on-the-go playlists.
The bad: Bulky (but lightweight); no line-in recording; poorly backlit display; only one quality option for voice recording.
The bottom line: With its many features as well as its compatibility with audiobooks and subscription-based music, the SanDisk Sansa m200 series is an overall great value.
User reviews
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A great product
by homer773820 on December 5, 2005
Pros: size, weight, price, navigation, fm tunning, voice recording, compatability with nabster
Cons: battery life, no presets for fm tuner, screen is a little hard to read
Summary: This is an excellent flash player, especially considering that I got it for $40. I can fit all my "favorite songs" which is enough, plus, you can drog and drop ...
Summary: This is an excellent flash player, especially considering that I got it for $40. I can fit all my "favorite songs" which is enough, plus, you can drog and drop your files in a matter of a couple minutes. I put 100 songs on this device in about 5 minutes, which is pretty speedy. The music sounds great, and I can bring it anywhere, knowing that if (1) it drops or (2) the battery runs out, I know (1) will not break or skip (flash), and (2) I can run to the store and get a AAA battery. What more can you expect from a product that costs $40.
Homer7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I like it; it's a decent player for the money
by akamsnikki on December 5, 2005
Pros: It's compact; easy to use
Cons: Only stores about 100 or so songs; armband could be better; USB could be longer
Summary: I got this as a gift and considering this is my 1st mp3 player, I like it. I like the fact that I can easily transfer my .wma/.mp3 files ...
Summary: I got this as a gift and considering this is my 1st mp3 player, I like it. I like the fact that I can easily transfer my .wma/.mp3 files from my PC to my player.
The only real issue is not realy being able to load the 240 .wma songs as stated on the package.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Its decent but could be better
by llenod on November 30, 2005
Pros: Small, Compatible with several services, easy to use
Cons: The shuffle option is not random, short USB cord, memory for playback
Summary: This is my first MP3 player. I did not buy into the hype of the IPOD. The arm strap is useless, and the earbuds are nothing special. I would have ...
Summary: This is my first MP3 player. I did not buy into the hype of the IPOD. The arm strap is useless, and the earbuds are nothing special. I would have preferred to have a strap hook to put on a keychain or around my neck, but it doesn't. I normally listen to it on my way to work using one of the old cd/cassette deals as my car has a dual cd/cassette deck. When listening to music, the shuffle hardly shuffles. I have heard the same song 3 times before it goes to one it hasn't played, and that is not every now and then, it is everytime. I constantly have to forward to the next song until it finally picks a song I haven't heard in the past 20 minutes. Also, I will download talkshow programs which may be about an hour long. If the MP3 player turns off, and then you power it back on, sure it remembers the last track, but you have to restart from the beginning and skip to wherever you left off. It takes roughly 3 minutes to skip 20min of content. That is a pain. My wife got the free deal from napster for signing up. Hers is exactly what I do want. It remembers where you left off, shuffles just fine, and has a neck strap. I gonna see if she wants to trade
All in all, it is a decent player though. Just a few kinks I am sure will be worked out in either firmware updates or later versions.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome!!!
by kickassdude01 on August 26, 2006
Pros: Great Durability, price, usability
Cons: nothing. it is perfect
Summary: Okay. I think this is a really good mp3 player. it comes at a great price. and it is very durable.
I have dropped it so many times, i even ...Summary: Okay. I think this is a really good mp3 player. it comes at a great price. and it is very durable.
I have dropped it so many times, i even accidently soaked it in water, and sat on it. and it still works even today! I've had it for 8 months now and it has never dissappointed me.
get it. it will take a lot of beatins and torture and still come out strong. i also own an ipod shuffle (read my reveiw) and this is an excellent back up! so in conclusion.
if you want an mp3 player, that is durable, strong, reliable, and immune to dropping and other fates. and price get it! you will be happy you did!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome player for price
by RTH on November 29, 2005
Pros: no proprietary software needed, price, FM receiver, easy to use, easy to find buttons
Cons: cheap armband and case that comes with it
Summary: I picked this player up at Best Buy for $39 (Black Friday Sale). I currently own a Sony NW E505 but have put it away to use this one. No ...
Summary: I picked this player up at Best Buy for $39 (Black Friday Sale). I currently own a Sony NW E505 but have put it away to use this one. No proprietary software needed and very easy to use. FM receiver picks up more stations than my Sony player. Sound quality is good enough, can't really tell a difference between my Sony and this one. Very pleased with this purchase
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good Player, Good Price, Crappy Directions
by vmcbain on September 1, 2006
Pros: price, armband, requires 1 AAA battery
Cons: Crappy Directions
Summary: This MP3 player is great because you can play both MP3 and WMA, as well as audio files and FM radio. I loved the included armband and holder. It has ...
Summary: This MP3 player is great because you can play both MP3 and WMA, as well as audio files and FM radio. I loved the included armband and holder. It has good quality sound and works well.
The only problems I have had with it are the setup. The directions didn't explain the difference between the "subscription service mode" and the "music transfer mode" for copying files from your PC. I couldn't get my music to play because it was in the wrong "mode" and I had to delete all the files and redo it again in the correct mode.
Also seting up the presets for FM radio weren't in the directions either, just said it was available...not very helpful!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product
by trax2x on June 27, 2006
Pros: recorder is great,plays most formats, EZ to use,great batery life,plug and play
Cons: small storage space
Summary: i give it 2 thumbs up if you dont need alot of space.. great for recording classes or speaches.also great to keep spare files on.
Summary: i give it 2 thumbs up if you dont need alot of space.. great for recording classes or speaches.also great to keep spare files on.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fabulous! Don't be misled by looks.
by Desertcat on January 22, 2006
Pros: Great sound. Exellent for running / gym. Runs on AAA battery. Lightweight.
Cons: Not a lot of memory.
Summary: After suffering with a Creative Zen Micro that had one hardware or firmware problem after another, I decided to get a flash player so I had something reliable for running ...
Summary: After suffering with a Creative Zen Micro that had one hardware or firmware problem after another, I decided to get a flash player so I had something reliable for running and the gym. I bought this player for only $60. The sound is fantastic, it never skips, it's great for running and the gym, and it runs on a triple AAA battery.
I recommend that those of you that subscribe to Rhapsody or a subscription service get the 2GB memory size so that you can take advantage of the extra memory.
As far as looks, if you want an Ipod, get one. If you want something for an active lifestyle, this is a great, affordable choice.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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cheap and the sound is great
by dudeflops on November 8, 2005
Pros: puts out a lot of sound, holds about 100 songs, cost me $69.99
Cons: gets broken when you use windows media player to synch the device and change the bit rates
Summary: I would strongly recommend this to someone who doesn't want to follow in the ipod trend and doesn't need a large storage capacity. plus you can always upgrade ...
Summary: I would strongly recommend this to someone who doesn't want to follow in the ipod trend and doesn't need a large storage capacity. plus you can always upgrade to the higher memory if needed. it fits in my pocket fine and has a nice feel for my hands. I was very happy with this purchase.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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this is my first one so i really didnt have any expecttaions
by ah36s91an on November 26, 2005
Pros: fm radio, ser replaceable battery, easy buttons, simple interface
Cons: recorder kinda sux, u have to keep on buying new ones everytime u use the player for 19 hrs, cd n guide were put in a hard finding place
Summary: this is my 1st player so i really didnt have n e expectations,
the battery has good sides n bad
the good is it is user-replaceable
the bad is that ...Summary: this is my 1st player so i really didnt have n e expectations,
the battery has good sides n bad
the good is it is user-replaceable
the bad is that u have to keep on changing the battery every 19hrs u have used it
i like the armband n case
but player is a lil hard to put in case , i playing some songs n then the player jus froze on me so then i took out the battery n started the player again
the usb cable is like 1 foot long wayyyyyyyyyyy too short,
the guide & the cd werent really helpful
the fm radio is extremely good except wen ur in a car,
I LOVE THE CLICKING SOUND OF THE TACTILE BUTTONS
THE END1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SanDisk
- Part number: SDMX3-512-A18
- Description: The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players add to SanDisk's growing line of products for the audio market. Created by the leaders in flash memory, this flash-based model provides high-quality digital music playback at an affordable price. As a replacement to SanDisk original Digital Audio Player line, this improved look also includes Sansa's excellent navigation: songs sorted by title, artist, album, genre as well as play list support. The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players are one of the first to provide Microsoft PlaysForSure Subscription support.
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 512 MB Integrated
- Color Blue
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Arm band,
Carrying case,
USB cable Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3 ,
Protected WMA (DRM) ,
WMA ,
Audible - Playback modes Random play / shuffle,
Repeat all,
A-B repeat - ID3 tags support Yes
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color Indigo
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Addtional features FM radio recording capability ,
Voice recording Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 4
- Equalizer factory presets Jazz,
Rock,
Classic,
Pop - Equalizer user preset qty 1
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 20
- FM station preset qty 20
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuning display LCD display
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x USB,
1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Battery / Power
- Battery 1 x Alkaline AAA type Standard battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 19 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP
Product series
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SanDisk Sansa m240 (1GB, silver)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: 1 GB,
19 hour(s),
Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline,
MP3,
Protected WMA (DRM),
WMA,
Audible,
Digital player / radio -
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: 512 MB,
19 hour(s),
Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline,
MP3,
Protected WMA (DRM),
WMA,
Audible,
Digital player / radio -
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: 2 GB,
19 hour(s),
Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline,
MP3,
Protected WMA (DRM),
WMA,
Audible,
Digital player / radio -
SanDisk Sansa m260 (4GB, slate blue)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: 4 GB,
19 hour(s),
Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline,
MP3,
Protected WMA (DRM),
WMA,
Audible,
Digital player / radio
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:SanDisk
- Address:
601 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Phone: 1-866-726-3475
- Email: support@sandisk.com
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