SanDisk Sansa Clip 1GB MP3 Player Author:  Jason Dumbaugh Date:  2008.01.26 Topic:  Audio Provider:  Sandisk Manufacturer:  Sandisk

Our friends at SanDisk have graced us with another remarkable product - the 1GB Clip MP3 player. This product boasts such features as a 15 hour battery life, FM tuner, and the ability to delete songs straight off of the unit. No more embarrassing Spice Girls songs playing on shuffle while out with friends!

SanDisk's take on the product:

"Sansa ® Clip is a sleek and wearable MP3 player with a removable clip. It also has a built-in microphone, a FM radio and a 1.0” display screen. You can listen to FM radio broadcast (if applicable). Additionally, you can enjoy a built-in microphone for recording voice. The Sansa ® Clip comes with a built-in rechargeable battery will last up to 15 hours."

Packaging and Contents:

• Sansa ® Clip player
• Earphones
• USB 2.0 Cable
• Quick Start Guide

Features:

• Digital Audio Player – supports MP3, WAV, WMA, secure WMA, and Audiobook files.
• FM Radio (if applicable) – includes an integrated FM radio for listening to livebroadcast FM radio programs.
• Voice Recorder – supports voice recording function with built-in microphone.
• EQ effect – you are able to select an EQ mode to personalize your music experience.
• Internal Memory – allows users to store data on the internal memory.
• Works with most subscription services using WMDRM10.

Sansa Clip at a Glance (from Sandisk.com):

1 Display window Display the information and status here
2 Left/Previous/Rewind Press for previous track, rewind, or move left
3 Select Button Press to select the item
4 Down/Submenu Press to move down or to options menu
5 Right/Forward Press for next track, fast forward, or move right
6 Up/Pause/Resume Press to move up one item, pause, or resume
7 Menu Return to the Main Menu
8 MIC Built-in microphone
9 Earphone Port Connect earphones here to listen
10 Volume Up Turns up the volume
11 Volume Down Turns down the volume
12 Hold/Lock Factory sets to locked position (shows orange color). Slide to center position for controls. When locked, all controls are disabled to prevent accidental activation of controls.
13 Power/Reset
14 USB Port Plug USB cable here to connect to the computer
15 Clip The removable clip accessory

1 Shuffle Indicate that the Shuffle function is enabled
2 Repeat Indicate that the Repeat function is enabled
3 Current/Total Tracks Display the current track number and the total number of tracks
4 Battery Indicator Display the battery status
5 Artist Name Display the artist name
6 Title/Album Display the song title and album name
7 Play Time Display the elapsed time
8 Progress Bar Display the progress of the current track
9 Play/Pause Display the music or recording files playback status

Testing:

We tested the SanDisk 1GB Clip MP3 Player by comparing it to an iPod nano. Information for the iPod was taken from the following sites:

Wikipedia
Apple.com

Conclusion:

While the SanDisk Sansa 1GB Clip MP3 Player took on the iPod in our tests, the results depend on the consumer. From a personal standpoint, the Sansa Clip is a fantastic $40 investment to take to the gym and throw in a backpack. If it breaks, you've only lost $40. The iPod would be better off on trips, with its videos, games, and longer battery life, but that's $150 you're dishing out.

The Sandisk Sansa is a fantastic device and is one of the best I've seen on the market today for its intended purpose. Its cheap, portable, and easy to use. I recommend it to all who are looking for their next MP3 player.

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