Sansa Fuze--this or a different mp3-player? I'm having trouble deciding on an mp3 player. I hear this one's good though. If you have it, do you like it? How's video and audio quality? Think I should buy it? Sansa Fuze--this or a different mp3-player? I'm having trouble deciding on an mp3 player. I hear this one's good though. If you have it, do you like it? How's video and audio quality?... » Read More Sansa Fuze--this or a different mp3-player? I'm having trouble deciding on an mp3 player. I hear this one's good though. If you have it, do you like it? How's video and audio quality? Think I should buy it? « Show Less
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Sandisk has been for me a good value and the right feature set - I've owned several, including the Express, the Fuze and the m200 series. As previously noted, they all have FM radios and the navigation on all of them is pretty much the same thing. Cannot speak to video quality; audio is fine - I've found that for me, the audio is so much affected by the earbuds or earphones used that it makes sense to get good ones.
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I have two Sansa players and have been very happy thus far. Owned an older Zen model, most unhappy, and because they've never had an FM radio, refused to purchase an Apple player.
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I just bought the Fuze 8gb and couldn`t be happier! Easy to use and the sync process with a xp surprised me with it`s simplicity. Speed was fast and battery life is over 5 hrs. Downloaded 1006 songs in about 45 minutes. Still have 1.7gb available. Price was about $70. Love the FM radio. This was a steal. Highly Recommended.
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A really good MP3 player that I have come across is the SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 player. It is a little more expensive than most (I think new it's about $149.99, may be cheaper), however it lasted me about 7 years. It probably would have lasted me longer, except a friend borrowed it and left it in the rain. It is a pretty high quality player. Now on to the itunes issue. Itunes has basically made it so that you can't download music from them onto something that isn't apple, except a desktop computer. I received an itunes gift card once and did not own anything by apple. I downloaded itunes onto my computer easily and then bought a few songs. I did a lot of research and tried and tried to sinc the music onto my MP3 player, but nothing was working. Finally, I tried to download my songs onto a disc, which worked. Then I proceeded to upload that disc onto a different media player (Windows Media Player) on my computer that allowed me to download songs onto my MP3 player. All in all it was a very frustrating and difficult process. If you want to avoid the frustration of having to deal with itunes, I would just get an apple ipod, ipod touch, or something that apple allows itunes to download to. If you really want an MP3 player I would recommend the one I highlighted above.
1985941
I listened to podcasts and audiobooks. The Sansa units that I have bought have very little gap between tracks, much less than a second, I would say you would notice it only if looking for it.
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I highly recommend any of the Sansa Clips; I have the Clip and the Zip. I also recommend getting the RockBox firmware to replace the system that comes with them because of all the enhancements that RockBox gives you, such as better sound (yes, the highly rated sound of these devices can be improved), an incredible amount of additional features and tweaks, and the apps and games that come with it -- I can play chess on this thing! Awesome!
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I use mine for an ipod touch that I own. The quality is new, over time then I may have a better answer for you. But if you are looking for top quality then you pay top dollar. For the price I paid, I am satisfied with the earbuds. Never owned or listened to music through a SANSA.
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Same problem. Had 2 Sansa Clips (1 GB) and no sound when headphone jack fully inserted. Had to be juggled repeatedly, kept falling out when in position to create sound. Sent both back. Got money back from Proton, but AM Sales pretends they never received the product back. Riiight. Ordered Sansa Clip Plus from Sandisk, and it's better than the other two, but still has places where it just doesn't give sound.
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Thanks for your response, but I do not understand what MSC or MTP modes are or how to access them. :( Do I open windows media player and then plug in my sansa? Is there a step by step instruction anywhere for people who are totally computer and mp3 illiterate?
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I had trouble syncing the Sansa with rhapsody and my computer. My computer would not recognize the sansa. Rapport would download but I could never get all of my music to play.
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You're welcome, Rick! Yeah, it's good for mp3s too, lol, and even though that's the main reason I bought it, plus video, I have hardly listened to any music or vids. :)
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we have had two sansa fuzes with no problems whatsoever with rhapsody to go either song, full cds or playlist, channels etc. just plug it in to the computer and it will show up on rhapsody and drag and drop
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Hello Jairo, I am going to tell you that for the money this is the best mp3 player out there!!! I love it!!! I bought my girlfriend an ipod and myself one of these she's has MY mp3 player more than her ipod!!! This is easy to use holds more than enough music and I can change music on this with ease!!! I don'y use the ear buds that come with it, I use old school Koss headphones!!! You will LOVE IT!!!!
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I had it 3.5 hours before it froze on me. Wouldn't ever get past the SANSA logo screen after that. I would not recommend you get another of any of the M200 series at all. The discussions on them are the same as here. The M240 is filled with more like this. It's a bug in the production process or something. I wonder how many have had the same problem but not posted or given a review?
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Thank you, I called and spoke with someone at Rhapsody as well. I asked about the available service for the use of ipods. It was said to me that the older version ipods are not serviceable by Rhapsody. It was said to me only the newer ipods were accepted for service. I know this doesn't have to do with the Phillips but I figured any available information is helpful when in search of a gadget such as the mp3 player for the particular use on Rhapsody. Thank you for the info on the Phillips mp3. I am sure it will be very helpful to many people.
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Thanks again, Buddy. Do you recommend any other brand of player for Overdrive WMA books other than Sansa? I am quite happy with Sansa but my favorite model is becoming scarce and therefore few bargains, especially since I need several. Thanks, again!
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Thanks, Alex. This is very helpful. I'm feeling like this might work for me, and even if it doesn't, I'll still have an awesome mp3 player.-Rick
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Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-) As for warranties. It's 50/50 but still more cost effective. Best of luck. Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-)... » Read More Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-) As for warranties. It's 50/50 but still more cost effective. Best of luck. « Show Less
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no. it works quite well and plays music/vids fine, but its definitely not the best i've used. i would recommend the 'coby' brand for a good quality, long lasting mp3/video player. the problems i've had with this include: difficult to use touch screen, choppy video quality, and the pictures this device takes will not upload to any social media website. not sure why. i am currently using a coby brand mp3 player that i have had for about three years and still works wonderfully. of course they've updated their products, but just look into them for something good.