SanDisk Sansa Clip

Discontinued

Reviewed

December 2008

Pros

Inexpensive
Lightweight
Good sound quality
Good file support

Cons

So-so FM tuner
Poor-quality earbuds

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Those looking for a cheap MP3 player that still provides decent sound and features will be hard pressed to find a better alternative than the SanDisk Sansa Clip, experts say. Sound quality is surprisingly good, especially considering its small size and tiny price tag. Features include an FM tuner that you can record from, a voice recorder and a clip, which makes it a great companion for the gym or for jogging. The tiny OLED screen can't display video or photos, but makes navigating through menus and tracks easy. The new SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (*Est. $35 for 2 GB) receives excellent reviews, and experts say it's even better than the Sansa Clip. The Sansa Clip+ adds a sturdier design and microSD memory card slot to expand your song capacity.

The SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player is well-reviewed in the U.S. and abroad. Among U.S. reviewers, it earns the most praise from CNET, which backs its rating with a well-detailed review. PCMag.com is a little less effusive but still largely positive in its testing-backed report. For views from the rest of the world, reports at Australia's Good Gear Guide and Britain's TrustedReviews.com are very well done.

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Our Sources

1. CNET

This report, which was updated in Nov. 2008 to reflect a firmware upgrade that increased file compatibility, is nicely detailed. Jasmine France says sound quality is great, features are plentiful and value is high. Poor FM reception and problems with connection to Rhapsody are named negatives.

Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip (1GB, Sleek Black), Jasmine France, Oct. 8, 2007

2. PCMag.com Details/Subscribe

Buggy bundled software and "horrible" earbuds aren't enough to offset the value provided by the SanDisk Sansa Clip, according to this testing-backed review. Sound quality and good features make the overall picture even more attractive.

Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip, Jamie Lendino, Nov. 7, 2008

3. TrustedReviews.com

Britain's TrustedReviews.com is so taken with the SanDisk Sansa Clip that it bestows a Recommended award on the MP3 player. Jonathan Bray says that the Clip is "one of the best value pocket players" ever reviewed by the site.

Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip (1GB), Jonathan Bray, Dec. 12, 2007

4. GoodGearGuide.com.au

You can count this Australian site among those that find lots to like in the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player. Andrew Kliem's review is nicely put together and backed by testing. He likes the interface, sound quality and price, and calls the Clip "a great value."

Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip, Andrew Kliem, Aug. 11, 2007

5. Amazon.com

At last look, more than 450 customers weigh in on the 1 GB SanDisk Sansa Clip, and the results are an overall score of four out of five stars. Charging issues seem to be the most consistent complaint among unhappy buyers.

Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player (Black), Contributors to Amazon.com

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