Customer Reviews:
 Great MP3 for audiobooks January 4, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was looking for an MP3 player that would support e-audiobook free downloads from the library. Ipods won't work. The Sansa Clip is perfect - but you have to update the firmware from Sansa to have audiobooks (or long audio files) work properly. Google "sansa updater" to find the updater software, install it on your PC and it will automatically check for firmware upgrades every time you connect your clip.
What a great little device - good sound, holds a battery charge as promised (even after sitting in my purse in cold weather for two weeks), and I love listening to books from NetLibrary for free! Makes time fly on the treadmill. The radio is perfect for tuning in to the TV frequency at the gym, or listening in a metro area.
I did get one for my dad, who lives in a rural area, and the FM tuner is useless there.
Overall, I highly recommend this MP3 player without reservation.
Solid Value December 30, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this unit at Best Buy on sale for around 35.00. If you are only listening to music and have a computer to store the bulk of your mp3s 2 gigs is adequate for most purposes. The addition of the FM tuner is iceing on the cake. I love this tiny little unit. The headphones leave a lot to be desired but can be inexpensivly replaced for best performance. Even with the replacement of the headphones, this unit compares favorably to much more expensive units (of which I bet you'll want to replace the headphones anyway). Both of my daughters have much more expensive players and they keep commenting on how much they like mine. Well, they can't have it!
Great player for the value December 28, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is the first MP3 player I have owned. I own 1000+ CDs, and at age 37, consider myself a bit of an audiophile. I have listened to some songs from my phone, but never took the plunge to a dedicated MP3 player. Even after a few days, I don't know why I put this off.
First, moving music to the player was remarkably easy. I just plugged it in, and the player showed up in Windows Explorer. I copied MP3s from my computer, with no specific directory/file structure to follow, and they showed up, sorted correctly by artist/album/song, etc. No extra software to use! No iTunes or WMP or Rhapsody or LockYourMusicIntoOurStore stuff!
Second, this is a fine interface. Yes, it is text-only. But that is how I always listened on my phone anyway, I scrolled through the album titles and when I found the one I wanted, I hit "play". Naturally, if you REALLY NEED to see cover art, get a different player. But if you are buying music, and not cover art (and also not little plastic disks and boxes), then get this player.
Now I have already purchased eight albums from Amazon in MP3 format, with no problems putting them onto the player. Great playback quality, easy to use. I won't go back... I can't go back...
compact and super easy to use! December 22, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought a red 2G Sansa Clip for my mom and the same in black for my Dad. Both were thrilled to have such a small, stylish, easy to read (i.e. great display contrast), easy to use mp3 player with FM radio. Initially they had requested IPods but after receiving the Sansa clip they got over the hype pretty quickly. This one is a winner, and frankly, if I didn't already have my 30G Video Ipod, I'd be a Sansa clip owner as well.
 Sansa Clip 2GB - Great MP3 Value and Performance! December 18, 2007
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
The Sandisk Sansa Clip 2GB is a great value MP3 player. It has twice the capacity as the iPod Shuffle for about $50-60. It also has a screen, FM Tuner, voice recording and more. You can get the 1GB version for $35.
Pros -
+ good sound
+ nice capacity for a decent price
+ light-weight
+ FM tuner (20 Presets)
+ voice recording
+ nice design with more color options
+ Nice format compatibility (MP3, DRM WMA, WMA, Audible)
+ USB 1.1 and 2.0 connectivity
+ Can be used as a USB drive / mass storage
+ Can sync music with drag & drop or via software
+ 15 hours battery life is better than Creative Clip Plus
+ Integrated Clip means no add-on case / lanyard purchase needed!
Cons
- larger body than the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod shuffles
The new Sandisk Sansa Clip has the advantages of the iPod shuffle with some of the compatibility, feature, and price benefits of other MP3 players. Unlike the Sansa Express, which you can plug in directly into your USB port, the clip uses a standard USB B cable.
The Clip is definitely a little bigger than the iPod shuffle, but not by much. It has a great feel and a nicer clip. It is also priced VERY well for the holidays. It fills the market for a starter MP3, workout unit, or gift.
The rechargable battery seems better than the Creative Zen Stone Plus and gives you a respectable 15 hours. The sound is nice. The earbuds are passable for beginners but most people will replace them. As for durability, only time will tell; so far it's holding up nicely.
I definitely recommend the larger 2GB option. For those needing more space, you will have to explore the Creative Zen, Sandisk Sansa, Sansa View or new iPod Nano. All of those units have higher price tags.
SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player
SanDisk Sansa View 16 GB MP3 Player
Creative Zen 4 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 8 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 16 GB (Black)
Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot
SanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
Overall, an awesome starter unit that deserves a try. Enjoy!!!
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