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MP3 Players
- Best MP3 player Apple iPod touch *Est. $230
- Best iPod alternative Microsoft Zune HD *Est. $180
- Budget MP3 player SanDisk Sansa Clip+ *Est. $35
- Budget iPod iPod shuffle *Est. $50
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Budget MP3 player
- Great value
- Small and lightweight
- MicroSD memory card slot
- FM radio
- 1-inch screen is hard to read
- Radio reception is finicky in some areas
Reviewers love the SanDisk Sansa Clip+, a tiny MP3 player that provides big sound in a lightweight and affordable package. The Sansa Clip+ is only 2 inches tall, and it includes a wearable clip for running or the gym. Unlike the iPod shuffle, the Sansa Clip+ has a 1-inch screen, although some reviewers say it can be hard to read. One of the biggest improvements over its predecessor, the popular SanDisk Sansa Clip, is the addition of a microSD memory card slot, which greatly expands this player's music capacity. Experts say the Sansa Clip+ has great sound for its size (especially if you get some good-quality headphones), and most reviewers say it is the best MP3 player you can get under $100. The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ also comes in 4 GB (*Est. $40) and 8 GB (*Est. $60) capacities. If your budget is a little bigger, reviewers say the iPod touch (*Est. $230 for 8 GB) is the best MP3 player overall, and it includes numerous extras like a camera, Wi-Fi connectivity and thousands of apps.
We found the best reviews of the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ at CNET, PCMag.com and AnythingButiPod.com. All three offer a detailed test-based analysis, but CNET and PCMag.com have a rating system that makes it easy to identify the best MP3 players. ComputerShopper.com, PC Advisor and Electronista.com also have reasonably detailed reviews. Amazon.com is the best source for user reviews.
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Our Sources
1. CNET
The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ earns an Editors' Choice award from CNET, where Jasmine France calls it an "unbeatable value." Although France says she would appreciate longer battery life, she recommends this tiny MP3 player.
Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red), Jasmine France, Aug. 31, 2009
PCMag.com also bestows an Editors' Choice award on the SanDisk Sansa Clip+. Thanks to its small screen and good sound, Tim Gideon says it easily beats out the iPod Shuffle in the budget MP3 category.
Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip+, Tim Gideon, Aug. 31, 2009
Grahm Skee at AnythingbutiPod.com says he is happy with this update to the popular SanDisk Sansa Clip, especially the addition of a microSD memory card slot. However, he notes that FM reception is a bit of a letdown.
Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip+ Review, Grahm Skee, Aug. 31, 2009
The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ earns another Editors' Choice award from ComputerShopper.com. Like other reviewers, Matt Safford says he is impressed with the sound and new microSD slot. His only complaint is the tiny screen, which can be hard to navigate.
Review: SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB), Matt Safford, Aug. 2009
Jon Fingas at Electronista.com says the SansaClip+ is "possibly the best wearable MP3 player yet." However, he says he thinks SanDisk can lose the slotMusic and slotRadio card support for future players, because it's not widely used anyway.
Review: Review: SanDisk SansaClip Plus, Jon Fingas, Sept. 20, 2009
Ginny Mies at PC World says the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ feels a little sturdier and more solid than its predecessor. Mies says she is also impressed with the audio output from such a small player.
Review: Hands-On: SanDisk Sansa Clip+, Ginny Mies, Aug. 31, 2009
7. Gizmodo.com
Dan Nosowitz at Gizmodo.com says he thinks the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is a better choice than the iPod shuffle, largely because it offers much better sound quality. He recommends it without hesitation.
Review: Sansa Clip+ Review: Big Sound, Tiny Body, Dan Nosowitz, Sept. 3, 2009
8. Amazon.com
More than 750 owners rate the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ on Amazon.com. Overall, reviewers have positive feedback, saying the Sansa Clip+ is well built and easy to use. Sound quality also impresses. Some reviewers report durability complaints.
Review: Clip Plus 8 GB MP3 Player (Black), Contributors to Amazon.com
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