SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver)
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Customer Review: Very good player for the price, check it out...
Summary: 4 Stars
The Sandisk Sansa Clip accomplishes all that I wanted in an MP3 player which I intended to use at work, to use while riding on the subway and to use while working out at the gym.
Pros:
- Small, compact, light-weight, and better looking than pictured (as is the case with the 1MB, 2MB and 4MB versions). The 4MB has a very cool, beautiful mirrored finish. But I would recommend you buy a silicone case or something to protect this finish and the player itself.
- Crisp, bright display but as mention in other reviews, because of the mirrored finish it can be a bit hard to see in the sunlight
- The clip in the back, hence the name, which makes it easy to attach the player onto your pockets, an armband, or anywhere you want to clip this unit.
- Awesome sound coming out of this little player. The better the headphones you attach the better the sound. But even with the included headphones, very nice sound.
- Better value than the 4MB iPod nano that I was considering purchasing. Way more features and most importantly, it has a radio. Not sure why after all these years Apple never seemed fit to put FM tuners on their players.
- I like that there's a mute button for the radio as opposed to having to turn the volume all the way down.
- There's radio broadcast recording.
- A voice recorder
- The unit has an on-the-go playlist. You can compile all your favorite songs at an instant.
- You can drop and drag songs and create playlists right onto the player itself. You don't have to use another program such as iTunes or Winamp. You will find out once you get the Sandisk Sansa Clip that Sandisk recommends that you use the Rhapsody player program, which you can download and use for free and works best for editing the songs and playlists on the unit.
Just another note about creating playlists on the Sansa Clip. I found through trial and error that it's best to first create playlists on the unit itself, meaning when the player shows up in My Computer on your desktop, double click on it and add songs to your Music folder, then select and right click on the particular songs you want to make a playlist. Click the option to "Create Playlist". By default, you will see, "New Playlist" in your Music folder. When you double click on it, you will see all your songs you made into a playlist. You can rename "New Playlist" to whatever you want ex. Playlist 1. You then cut and paste your newly created playlist to the Playlist folder. This method is preferable rather than doing it through programs such as Rhapsody, Windows Media Player, or Winamp. In my experience, when doing it with these programs the playlists either didn't display correctly or didn't show up at all. Once your playlists have been created successfully on the unit then you can go into Rhapsody(recommended) or any other MP3 player program and edit or add songs to your playlists.
Cons:
- For some reason certain songs are unable to show up on the list of songs on the playlists I create even though they are on the unit. In other words, say you put, "Elvis - Heartbreak Hotel" onto the player and that's in "Playlist 1", the song will be there and you will be able to play it, however when you look through the list of songs in "Playlist 1", all you see is a blank space where the artist and title should be. Even when I edit the tags and type in the artists and titles of the songs, it still doesn't display. This can be a problem when you are looking for a particular song via the list. Strangely though, when you are playing the songs within the playlist and you manually scan through the songs, the artist and title that was not being displayed before shows up. I haven't figured out why this happens. Very weird.
- As far as design and function, I think it would be easier if the Power/Reset button slid down as opposed to up.
- As said by other reviewers, I don't like that the volume toggle switch is under the headphone port. The headphone plug gets in the way. If the headphone port was at the top of the unit, this wouldn't be a problem. Because of the location of the headphone port, having headphones plugged in and sticking out increases the width of the player.
Overall, even with the minor gripes I have, the Sandisk Sansa Clip is a solid MP3 player and a great value for the price.
Customer Review: What else can I say?...
Summary: 5 Stars
OK...look at all the previous reviews for this. They pretty much sum it up.
My own (personal) addition, is...I was one of those people who put off for a LONG time, getting one of these (MP3 players). You know..."Do I REALLY need this...I'm NOT a "techno" person..." yada-yada-yada...
Well, over Christmas, I had a bit of spare change, so decided, on a "spur of the moment" impulse, to get one of these (through Amazon - 3rd party - factory refurbished...and YEAH...I checked out reviews on a lot of these, before deciding on this one (4 gb) at about $35+)...
All I can say is...MAN, WHAT WAS I THINKING? WHY DID I !!WAIT SO LONG TO GET THIS!! :-))))))))
Now I admit...I went to a local "electronic store" to check on one in "real life," before ordering. Most glad I did...this thing is TINY! I thought, "OMG...I could SWALLOW this thing, it's so TINY!" That gave me definite hesitation, in whether to order it or not. I mean...it's that small...how could it be worth the $$$?
I am VERY glad I stuck to my resolve to do so, however. I find myself wondering how I've gotten along without it (I do LOVE my music!) and hate having to go where I can't take it with me, now.
It didn't come with any kind of guide...but it was no problem for me to find and download a manual for it. I was REALLY worried about its size...and MY big, FAT, fingers! It's turning out to be NO problem at all, however! And using Media Player to create playlists to put on it (since I don't usually want to hear EVERYTHING I have!) has turned out to be easy for a "techno-phob" like myself!
My only complaint so far...is that it came with earbuds...and I am NOT! a fan of earbuds. (Sorry...MY ears....YOUR ears may vary! ;-)
Also, be aware that some of these do NOT come with the "whole" package (car charger, home charger, etc.) I understood that when I bought mine...it only came with the little (9-inch long) USB cable). But it only costs a couple extra dollars to get the longer cable.
If you're one of those people who "...have heard about these MPthingieplayerthings..." and wondering if you should finally jump in and try one "...but I'm not one of those people who are techno-freaks/gotta have the latest widget/gidget/gizmo/etc., so I'm not sure I should get it, 'cause it will just end up sitting on the shelf because I won't use it because it'll be too hard/complicated/intimidating/etc. ..."
I say...if you've got about $30-40 to spare....TRY it...
I'm SSOOOOOOO GLAD! I did!!!
:-)))
EDIT: July 11,2009
Just wanted to pop in here and say...
I've had this now for several months. Have never used this to its full potential! - just use it basically to listen to my playlists (which I have added, deleted, edited, re-arranged, etc. and never had a bit of trouble)
Use it to listen to music when I work nights. So it gets used about 4 hours a night (and this is pretty much "non-stop" listening), 5 nights a week. Full charge lasts about 2-3 nights...when I get home from work, I just hook it up to my desktop and let it recharge overnight.
Dug out an OLD pair of lightweight headphones (think "dollar special" from WallyWorld) which plug in fine...solved my problem of not liking the ear buds. Clip it to my shirt - and we're off and running! I've gotten to where I can hit "forward - back - replay - on/off - up/down on volume control" without having to look at it (so much for my worries about "my big fat fingers" and how "little" this clip is. Have had the clip slip off a few times (always when I did something that was out-of-the-ordinary strenuous while working)...but no problem, just slipped the clip back into place, and was good to go again.
I will say that, because of how impressed and happy I've been with this, that I took the opportunity to buy the 8gb when I saw it at Wal-Mart (for about $10 more than what I paid for this). It's still sitting in the box...and this one is still going strong!
Customer Review: STOP THE PRESSES!! TINY IS BETTER, THIS ONE ROCKS!
Summary: 4 Stars
I may be late in coming to the table with a review of this product, but I wanted to offer some additional cudos on this product.
I wanted to get a small MP3 player that would also offer features like FM radio, Voice Recorder, Ebooks, menu display and decent storage capacity among other things. In every category this device really delivers.
I am happy I came late to the Sansa Clip because I am getting them at larger retailers for less than $50. In fact, I got my first one for $35 on sale. I believe they are running between that and $45 now if you just check around. The value is actually very very good. I do not feel I have wasted a single cent on this MP3 player.
One of the things I needed was a recording device to record some voice dictates I am making. I have used three other products in this manner and compared to all of them, this device had by far the best recording quality I have ever heard. Even when the device was in a jacket pocket, I felt the sound quality of the condenser mic was superior to that of the three other products.
It took a little bit to learn the menu of the "Clip" but after learning the menu pattern I was able to perform some things on the Clip as far as chosing selections for specific playback and repeating functions that I did not have on some of the other three products.
I too, am equally impressed with the FM radio reception and the ability to record in that environment as well, however, please be mindful of what you record and follow all requirements for protected productions and copyrighted materials.
The size is incredible. How can something that small hold so much data and still deliver a quality sound like it does? The future is definitely here folks.
The Clip's layout is very user friendly. Volume control on one side. On/off switch on the other side; with a lock/hold position to prevent you from accidently jarring it off while you are, say snowboarding, which I used mine for a lot this past winter. There is a "Home" button which when pressed will take you to the root menu on the display. This allows you to then utilize the four-way rocker circle to drill down or select or advance to various settings or menu selections. It's pretty simple and very one-handed-dexterity-friendly as well.
Some users have complained that it was difficult to tell if the device was charging, but there is a battery indicator that flashes while charging, showing it is "being filled" and stops flashing when filled. Perhaps this came out on later firmware for the device, but I see it all the time whenever connected to my MAC OR PC and initially when connected to like my Bluetooth headset charger. It times out when connected to AC but can be reviewed by just flicking the power switch on or off while charging.
The thing I love about this is that I can use it easily in BOTH my PC and MAC environments. Even though I synch it using the PC environment, my MAC readily reads and finds all "folders" or directories and vice versa. On some of the other devices I used; doing this created "device schizophrenia" and one device had to be completely formatted and reinstalled in order to work correctly.
Bottom line, I have been looking for an MP3 device like the Clip for fours years and working with all kinds of devices since then. For the money, there is no other reason to get anything else, if you are looking for the features the Sansa Clip has to offer. To be fair, the other devices I compared this to were the Phillips 4GB, an ETEC 2GB and a GPX device. I have enjoyed using all of them and was impressed with one in particular because I could even watch movies on it's teenie tiny screen, which was a hoot, but this product is well worth your money.
Customer Review: Powerful player in the palm of your hand
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sansa Clip is a dainty little thing, no bigger than your thumb and able to do so much, that it just amazes me. If you want something to play tunes, audiobooks, podcasts, or listen to FM radio, this one-ounce device has a lot to offer.
Capability
The Sansa Clip has 4GB of storage. It comes with a detachable collar clip (plastic), a short dongle-style USB cord with a standard camera-like interface plug, a set of ear buds (not adjustable to ear size.)
The unit can play MP3 music, podcasts, audio books, has a very decent FM radio and a voice recorder.
Controls
The unit is powered on and off by a toggle switch on one side. Volume is toggled on the right.
There is a thumb wheel that has directional arrows in the center, for advancing through the menu selections and playing/stopping/pausing. A home button to the right of the thumbwheel takes the menu to home setting.
The screen is about 1 1/4 inch by 1 inch and bright blue display. Very readable for such a small unit. It displays 4 lines and limited graphics.
The unit takes standard mini plug headphones. The ones that come with the unit are not too terrible, but the standard earbud doesn't fit everyone (I can't use them--ears too small inside.) But the sound is ok. I suggest you pick up a better set of in-ear phones, and some come with adjustable earplugs.
Sound
The sound is excellent--the voice recorder in particular is very clean. The sound in part depends on your headphones, and there are some fantastic quality ones in earbud format. I bought a set of [[asin: B000WOIG8C Sennheiser CX-400]] and am very pleased
The FM radio is loud and clear. To do presets, simply hit the bottom position on the thumbwheel. There are 40 presets! I love the radio--I was NOT expecting to use this so much, but the clear reception of our NPR station 60 miles away is so good that I find I listen to it a lot on the Clip.
Music can be downloaded from your computer or from services like Rhapsody. Audible.com interfaces with the Clip as one of the supported devices--you can access your online library of purchased titles if you are a member, and download to the Clip.
Support
There is online support and a Sansa Updater that easily lets you put new firmware upgrades onto the device, plus download user manuals in a variety of languages.
Uses
If you like to walk and listen to music, the light weight and ease of clipping to your collar make this a terrific choice. If you like to fall asleep to music, there is a sleep mode to go to standby and then turn off the power.
There are attachments to allow you to play your Sansa Clip through your car radio, plus off-computer chargers (the unit defaults to charging via the USB.)
The battery life is about 15 hours, and the battery is (correct me if I am wrong) not replaceable.
Summary:
For walking with music, listening wherever you are, and great sound, this unit is a winner. While I like the Fuze for the controls and the ability to display photos and videos and adding an SD card, if I had to choose just ONE unit, the Clip would win.
TRIVIA BONUS:
The 4-leaf clover logo of Sansa (4 different color leaves with a dark center) is really the letters S-A-N-S-A, the "N" being in the center. Very clever. Take a look.
Customer Review: Sansa Clip 4GB - Sandisk Raises The Bar in MP3 Value! Give It A Try!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big fan of the Sansa Clip. I have a few of them, some I have my workout music on and one I use to take notes. At CES in January 2008, Sandisk has introduced this new 4GB version in a limited addition silver color. The Sansa Clip was a great value in 2GB; at 4GB it ROCKS! It has four times the capacity as the iPod Shuffle for about the same price. It also has a screen, FM Tuner, voice recording and more. You can get the 1GB version for $35 Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player or the 2GB for about $60 SanDisk SDMX11R-2048K-A70 Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Black). But by coming out with the first 4GB clip MP3, Sandisk has raised the bar. Now with MacWeek next week, can a bigger iPod shuffle be far behind? We'll see.
Pros -
+ good sound
+ nice capacity for a decent price
+ light-weight
+ FM tuner with 40 presets!!!
+ voice recording
+ nice design and 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 Zen Stone Plus or iPod Shuffle
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 right. 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 my units are holding up nicely.
I definitely recommend the larger sizes, whether 2GB or 4GB. For those needing more space, you will have to explore the CreativeZen, 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 8 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 16 GB (Black)
SanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
Overall, an awesome starter unit that deserves a try. Enjoy!!!