SanDisk Sansa m240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver) by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of SanDisk Sansa m240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver)
Digital camera Review: A lot for your money
Summary: 5 Stars
After a truly disappointing purchase of another mp3 player as a gift for a young sister this one came to my rescue. Obviously at this price you can't compare it to the iPod, but it works well and is easy to use. A great buy!Digital camera Review: A nice gift idea
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this one as a gift for my wife, who didn't want any MP3 player at all. And turned out, she loves this one and takes it all the time.
She learned how to operate it on her own and it took her no time to load up on her first try and start humming.
I've also got rechargeable AAA batteries for her and they simply last long.
I was surprised to see the "Defective 3 times" story. That is just weird to me. Well, there are so many positive reviewes and I am glad I listened to them. I am recommending it to others now.
Digital camera Review: A very finger friendly mp3 player
Summary: 4 Stars
I'd say the main strength of this player is it's easy to memorize, easily accessible buttons. By the end of the first day I was able to perform all of the player's features without taking it out of my pocket. That being said, the only complaint I have is that the equalizer isn't that effective, although this could also be a feature of the headphones too. They fit comfortably (the headphones) but the sound quality is only so-so. There's really not that much bass, but then what can you expect fron earbuds? Nevertheless, I'd definately recommend this player to anyone tempted to join the wonderful world of portable mp3 bliss.Digital camera Review: A very good product at a great price
Summary: 4 Stars
Basically, this is a great little MP3 player from a good name brand for a great price. Where else are you going to find a 1 GB MP3 player for under $100?
The Sansa M240 sounds great. It comes with earbud-type headphones, and using these, the player sounds pretty good. It has a good volume range, and sounds just fine at all volume levels, from quiet enough to use in a library to loud enough to hear over a lawn mower.
It is rated at 19 hours of battery life on a single AAA battery. I have not actually timed how long a battery lasts, but it seems about right. I have bought a few rechargeable AAA batteries, and this has proven much more convenient with MP3 players with a built-in rechargeable battery, because I can charge the dead batteries while still using the player, which is a definite plus in my book.
Probably the only real complaint that I have it how the Sansa handles files. Transferring files to the Sansa is not perfectly straightforward. You have to build a playlist in a music player utility on your computer, such as Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, etc., and then synchronize that playlist with your Sansa. This basically means that it will compare the playlist with what is on the Sansa, and make sure that they are the exact same files. It will automatically make the two lists identical. While this is not a bad way to go, I would like to be able to easily add just a couple of songs directly to the Sansa, or take a few off, without going through Windows Media Player. It's a small complaint, but it's still a bit annoying. However, if you are computer-savvy enough to use Windows Media Player or some similar program, rip music from CDs, and make playlists, you will be able to put the songs on the Sansa without a problem.
I have gotten into audible books since I bought this player, and it works great for those, too. It also allows you to use subscription services, where you download "rental" files and things like that, which is a nice feature if you want to use Napster or one of those types of services. A nice plus that you won't find in many of the more expensive players.
The Sansa also comes with a plastic sleeve-type case for the player and an armband. The case is a little bit cheap-looking, but it does a fine job of protecting the player, and what else can you ask for at a rock-bottom price? It even comes with a AAA battery to get you started. Granted, a AAA battery only costs $.50, but it's still nice to get one in the package.
The menu system built into the player is very straightforward and easy to navigate. The buttons are also built in a logical way, so that they are not so prone to accidentally hitting them, which is a common flaw to many MP3 players, like iPods. This might seem like a minor thing, but I have talked to several owners of iPods who complain constantly about accidentally skipping songs, etc., because of the poor design of their wheels.
This player features a flash memory system, instead of a hard drive. While flash memory players generally can not hold as much as hard drive models, they are also much less prone to skipping and/or damage if they're shaken severely, dropped, etc. They should also be much more reliable long term, as the flash memory is a much more solid construction than hard drives. And this player is rated to hold 480 WMA music files, so how much more do you really need?
I bought one of these players, and asked my wife if she wanted one, too. She said no. Then she used it one day, and we went out the next day and bought her one, too, she liked it so much. I heartily recommend it to anyone looking for an MP3 player with good sound quality, decent storage capacity, and a great price.
Digital camera Review: A very nice and affordable mp3 player
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best mp3 players I have seen for the price, and is well worth taking a risk on. It does not have the color screen of higher priced models but who really needs this if one just wants music? It is a solid mp3 player, and should it get lost or stolen, you won't be crying your eyes out spending money on a replacement.
Battery life on the single AAA battery is wonderful, and what makes it nicer is that you do not need to recharge the player as you do with so many others. A definite plus for taking it into the mountains or into remote areas.
It hooks up to your computer and is recognized as a drive to the transfer of songs over to it is made very simple, and fast with the USB 2.0 connection.
Added capabilities include an FM tuner and a recorder.
And an arm strap is also included which makes this player nice for running, as other players have HDD storage while this contains nonvolatile flash, which never skips.
Dollar for dollar this player cannot be beat.