SanDisk Sansa m250 (2GB)

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews
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• 9 stars

  Small and feather-light. Best bang for buck. Great options & batt. life.

  by waker1 on January 4, 2006

  Pros: FM Tuner is crisp,clear in buildings. Lots of options. Comes with armband, case and helpful walkthrough disc. Best deal in MP3

  Cons: 1" thick is big compared to others. Figuring out playlist loading takes patience. Wife thought headphones were bulky but I have big ears.

  Summary: This player is the best deal going right now. The provided disc has a good walkthough for using the player with Windows Media Player if you're not that tech-savvy (...

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  Summary: This player is the best deal going right now. The provided disc has a good walkthough for using the player with Windows Media Player if you're not that tech-savvy (my Father-In-Law had minimal problems). Felt a little flimsy at first but now it feels comfortable and has withstood my Father-In-Laws big-fingered, button mashing like a champ. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great deal on a solid player.

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  6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Smartly priced player solid alternative to the Nano

  by Kericr on December 26, 2005

  Pros: Very nice and light with a solidly built feel, above average sound quality from earbuds, packed to the gills with features, great price value

  Cons: While it feels solid, it looks cheap. Earbuds are very big and pretty uncomfortable, unusually large compared to the Nano, screen could use better contrast adjustment

  Summary: I picked up this player as a replacement for a Sandisk e130 that konked out on me about 3 weeks after I got it, and I am very satisfied. I ...

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  Summary: I picked up this player as a replacement for a Sandisk e130 that konked out on me about 3 weeks after I got it, and I am very satisfied. I paid $130 for an MP3/WMA player that supports playlists, subscription, audio book, has an FM tuner, microphone, doubles as a portable 2GB flash drive, comes with an armband that's great for working out, has above-average earbuds, and looks in general pretty slick.
  
  When compared with a $200 2GB iPod Nano, this is an exceptional alternative. While the Nano sports a color LCD with a slicker presentation, and a rechargable Li-Ion battery, it simply does not stack up in functionality features compared to this player.
  
  The product however is not completely without flaws--the earbuds that come with this player, while sounding better then the e1xx series, are much larger and don't fit well in my ears. The LCD also has a poor contrast ratio; while I have no problem reading it at default, it doesn't adjust very well away from default. Finally, while at a glance it's a very attractive player, and it has a very solid build feel to it, close scrutiny reveals that the player actually looks very cheaply made (though I doubt this is the case).
  
  Overall, if you're looking for a 2GB flash player, this device and the Nano are your best options. If you are looking for a feature-packed player, or don't want to spend $200 on a Nano, this is a very good option. For people who want iTunes support, or who set style as their absolute top priority however, this product is probably not the best choice.

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Excellent Workout MP3 Player with subscription capabilities

  by pshabbak on November 16, 2005

  Pros: works seamlessly with Rhapsody to go subscription music service, Rhapsody provides $80 rebate, circuit city is sellingit at $90! It is very light and quality is excellent

  Cons: Display is not bright enough.

  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  Good for music, doesn't support mp3/wma audiobooks

  by mblawrence on December 15, 2007

  Pros: Fantastic for music and especially subscription (napster-to-go).

  Cons: OFFICIALLY DOES NOT SUPPORT MP3/WMA AUDIOBOOKS!

  Summary: I love this little player. However, after some difficulty with fast-forwarding through mp3 podcasts and audiobooks (ffwd for about 2 min, then moves to next track), I was told by ...

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  Summary: I love this little player. However, after some difficulty with fast-forwarding through mp3 podcasts and audiobooks (ffwd for about 2 min, then moves to next track), I was told by support that audiobooks are not supported.
  
  A quote from the sandisk webpage:
  
  "Support for MP3, WMA, and DRM WMA and Audible file formats. Does NOT support audio books in WMA and MP3."
  
  See
  http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1161)-SanDisk_Sansa_m200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx
  
  If you listen to audiobooks or podcasts, I would suggest a different player. However, if you are only listening to music, this is a great little player.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Very, very nice - worth the money - better than most

  by evon610 on November 18, 2007

  Pros: Excellent sound, good buds, great battery life

  Cons: basic case and screen (who cares?) Poor manual

  Summary: After looking at an endless range of MP# players, this one stands heads and shoulders above most. The sound is excellent - no background noise, sharp and clean. The earbuds ...

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  Summary: After looking at an endless range of MP# players, this one stands heads and shoulders above most. The sound is excellent - no background noise, sharp and clean. The earbuds are pretty dam good, better than $40+ aftermarket units. My only gripe is that the instruction manual is crap but all the functions can be worked out in a few minutes of tinkering. THINK TWICE ABOUT BUYING A PLAYER WITH INTEGRATED BATTERIES!! I had an expensive one and it no longer charges after just a few months. Now it's a throwaway - LOVE the fact that this Sandisk uses a AAA - gives 15+ hours of music!
  Very happy - look around and get it for $60 or less - BARGAIN!!

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Very Good Basic Player

  by sasres on June 23, 2007

  Pros: Removable Battery, Radio, Value, Price

  Cons: Initial Firmware Buggy

  Summary: I have had this player for several months now. I bought it to listen to music while I workout. My Wife and Kids have IPods, but I wanted something I ...

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  Summary: I have had this player for several months now. I bought it to listen to music while I workout. My Wife and Kids have IPods, but I wanted something I could replace the battery in and didn?t want to spend the money for the Apple. I got exactly what I was looking for.
  
  As for styling, no awards here, but I didn?t care, I just strap it to my arm. I?m not looking for fashion, just functionality. The player has most of the settings you would want, By Artists, Album, Genre, Playlists, etc. Sure the interface on the IPod is easy to use and ITunes user friendly, I find that this player easy to use as well just not as eye popping. As long as you use Media Player 10, loading songs and creating playlists is pretty easy here to.
  
  You also get a radio and a removable battery. It uses a single AAA battery. I keep a couple of spare ones (rechargeable) in my gym bag. If it runs out, I pop a new one in. A single battery lasts about 12 hours, so most of the time it will make it all the way through the week.
  
  The only knocks I found were the firmware and headphones. The player would sometimes lock up and I would have to power down to regain control. It normally happened on the same songs. I would not be able to get past that song. It turned out to be a firmware issue. Mine had version 4.0.44, after upgrading to 4.1.08, I have not had any more problems. Toss the ear bud styles headphones, they are too big. Get a good pair.
  
  If you want a good basic player that plays music, plus you get a radio, this is it.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Set USB mode to MSC! Mass Storage Class, don't deal with playlists! Software is REALLY bad!

  by adapttotechnology on December 28, 2006

  Pros: Can transfer music to and from any computer

  Cons: Freezes up inexplicably and you have to return to manufacturer.

  Summary: My first m250 froze in the initializing screen, there is no fix, contact Sandisk and they will send you a new one, they are very helpful.
  
  With my second one,
  
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  Summary: My first m250 froze in the initializing screen, there is no fix, contact Sandisk and they will send you a new one, they are very helpful.
  
  With my second one, the default USB setting was set to MTP, so I couldn't simply drag and drop music--the main attraction of this device for me. MTP is Microsoft's attempt to support the futile and non-standardized Digital Rights Management initiative, hopefully companies will realize that they're wasting time and money by fighting changes in technology, offer a viable alternative to pirating (not additional layers of "security") and people will be interested. My rant, anyway, the m250 is awesome in that you can use it as a flash drive, here's a description of the settings and how to change:
  
  MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), a Microsoft designed protocol that complies with the Digital Rights Management, for use with music subscription services.
  
  MSC (Mass Storage Class), lets the player act as a removable hard drive--lets you simply drag and drop like any other removable hard drive.
  
  To switch modes on the player, go to: Menu > settings > USB
  
  Select MSC for simple drag and drop functionality. Auto Detect is cunningly MTP--if you want to sync with Rhapsody, WMP10, Music Match, or any of those cumbersome applications.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Perfect for it's price!

  by db3443 on August 21, 2006

  Pros: Easy to use buttons, plenty of memory for the money

  Cons: none if used for what it is

  Summary: I bought this to use as a music source for my motorcycle. I needed something that I could attach and detach easily to the handlebars, and something that I could ...

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  Summary: I bought this to use as a music source for my motorcycle. I needed something that I could attach and detach easily to the handlebars, and something that I could control with one hand while riding. This fits the bill perfectly. I bought the optional rubber case with the belt loop and used the velcro strap that comes with it for easy attach/remoal. The controls are easy to use, no "one button with multiple functions" that alot of small units seem to have. It has no prblems with the vibration of the motorcycle, and loading music into it is a breeze. If all you want is an easy to use, rugged mp3 player for a low cost, this is the one. It is not an Ipod, no videos, it is a plain and simple mp3 player with a good sound.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  Decent price but you get what you pay for!

  by benbrower on June 22, 2006

  Pros: Decent Features, Good Battery Life and Plenty of Memory

  Cons: Cheap material - not sturdy at all.

  Summary: I'm a long distance runner so the quality and toughness of an MP3 player is key for me. It's gotta take bouncing around, heat, humidity and the occassional ...

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  Summary: I'm a long distance runner so the quality and toughness of an MP3 player is key for me. It's gotta take bouncing around, heat, humidity and the occassional drop of sweat during runs that last 1 - 4 hours. I've had them all - Iriver, Ipod, Memorex, Rave, Ilo, and a bunch of others. I'm careful to keep the player out of the rain and sweat. I could tell when I got the m250 home it wasn't gonna last but for $119 I thought I'd give it a shot. It was by far the flimiest MP3 player I'd come in contact with. Lasted just under 4 months until the lock/hold froze and I'm in the RMA cycle. Only one other player died earlier and that was the ILO from Walmart.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  The best mp3 around!

  by SanSaifdisk on May 4, 2006

  Pros: sound quality.light wieght.capacity.price.playlis t support.

  Cons: backlight only

  Summary: I am researching about mp3 for about 2weeks now and I have written couple of mp3 reviews.Finally I have got a result that this is the best mp3 around ...

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  Summary: I am researching about mp3 for about 2weeks now and I have written couple of mp3 reviews.Finally I have got a result that this is the best mp3 around considering features and price.
  An mp3 of 2gb for only 120$.
  ipod shuffle of 256mb is 105$ !
  It supports playlists,has radio with good reception,voice-recorder,a protective cover and an armband.
  You also get a battery,subscription-based music[rapsody] and an cd.
  It has 5-EQs.Great sound-quality.
  [I have not come across with even any monor flaw with sound quality]
  There has been some buzz saying that making playlist is challenging.
  [refer to blueskies50014's review on this topic]
  {also thanking that guy}
  (this review will help you making playlist)
  You should have wmp 10.
  
  A peace of advice.Install jetaudio via cnet and then convert your mp3 to wma.By this way you will save alot of memory for more song on your mp3!
  
  I definately advice anybody for this mp3.It is a very good basic player for your needs.
  I love my mp3.I love sandisk.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

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