MP3 Player: 2010

Monday, August 2, 2010

SanDisk Sansa e270 6 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot

Overall Rating :

(Average 4.0/5 from 191 Reviews)

Sansa e200 series MP3 players flagship products of SanDisk's audio line. Created by the leaders in flash memory, flash memory offers everything you need for music, photos and videos playback.The very attractive, sleek design includes 1.8 TFT color screen with advanced navigation and easy to use. You can also avoid scratches and cracks with the support of a sustainable metal. Sansa e200 series of audio playback and supports Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music. SanDisk Media Converter supports most image formats to enjoy photos and home videos. [...]

Features

Sleek, ultra-thin digital audio/image/video player with 6 GB of flash memory
Compatible with MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 music files (PlaysForSure)
FM tuner with record capability and voice recorder; bright 1.8-inch color TFT LCD
Convert most popular video formats (MPEG-4, WMV, DivX) to play on device
User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 20 hours of life

Customer Reviews

"love it, love it, love it!"

After charging the battery I got the latest firmware upgrade and then put Rockbox 3.6 on it. Will need an expansion disk soon, but right now I'm mostly listening to some self-help mp3's. The cd thing just wasn't working for me. I listen with this on shuffle and repeat all night long several times a week.

I'd listen every night, but the ear buds don't fit in my ears, so I'm using an old pair of ear buds from a Sony Diskman. I have worn a small blister in my left ear. Evidently it is just a little bit smaller than the right ear. I've ordered a set of Acoustibuds earphone adapters. The Sansa's ear buds sound a little bit better than the Sony's, I just can't keep them in my ears.

I never used the Sansa firmware, so I don't know how it compares to Rockbox. From looking at different forums and feedback I just decided to go with Rockbox. If what I read is right it has better sound. All I know is The Doors and the radio stations I listen to sound fantastic!

Got a refurbished v1 and with Rockbox can use any size expansion disk I can afford. I had a bit of room left on my 6gb after putting my self-help mp3's on the E270 so I add The Doors. They never sounded better! I'm glad I have cats. Everyone's a critic. If they were dogs they'd howl while I sing along.

I think it was a great price for a fantastic mp3 player. I can change the battery, expand the memory and with free open source Rockbox I don't know what more I could ask for (oh ya, ear buds that fit). For the price I can't complain that they didn't send along several different size adapters for the ear buds. I just hope I like the ones I've picked out. Just ordered them. The blister isn't turning into a callas. It just hurts. I do use my old fashioned head phones during the day, but they don't have the same sound quality.

I never wanted an mp3 player. Never thought I'd have one, but some personal issues and gigabytes of cd's brought one into my life. I love it and won't be parting with it.

"My Playa"

My new Sansa player is rather easy to use and holds quite a bit of music. The thumb wheel seems to be kind of loose, but I have read other reviews that mention this issue. I purchased a memory card for added disc space, but have been having trouble determining if the player recognizes the added space. The player easily fits in my pocket and doesn' t get in the way when I listen to music. It is much more user friendly than my iPod Nano. I can more readily manipulate files on the Sansa then on the Nano.

"The Sansa e200 player can be a solid value."

This is my second e200 (6G and 8G). Both are Refurbs.

Sansa makes hardware; Software is not their forte. Regardless of the Sansa firmware version, the interface software is poor. Install Rockbox: it's Free, and Much Better.

The proprietary cable is a drawback, but I bought a set of chargers for it (both AC and DC) for under $10 on the web.

Buy a case that will protect the screen (I bought the Belkin F8M047-BLK for under $10 on the web).

Compatible batteries are plentiful on the web. I've seen prices between $8 and $30. Search on SDAMX4RBKG10 or e200 battery. Amp hour ratings may vary (650 to 750 mAh).

"6 gig mp3 player with a good deal of features"

I like this mp3 player, but since I have a crap ton with me at the moment, it's actually taken a backseat til I get home.

pros:
1) 6 gigs, screen capable of pictures mp3 and video
2) sd slot is a nice addition for music oversaturated people
3) at 40 bucks, even refurbished, it is a steal

cons:
1) clunkier than just about every other mp3 player I ever owned, which doesn't make it very versatile in my case.
2) doesn't necessarily deliver anymore features for the size (it's not that big, but for some reason I've always tended to buy small mp3 players)
3) it's not as asthetically pleasing, but I guess that's just being nitpicky

"Sansa e270"

This is a great mp3 player FOR THE PRICE. Keyword: FOR THE PRICE. It works fine, and is very fun to use (the turn wheel is addicting). It is not an iPod, and you should not think that it is one. It is very compact, and has a pretty good battery life. The audio when you are watching videos lags and the videos and pictures take a very long time to encode. It also is compatible (but harder to use) on a Mac. It does not work with iTunes or iPhoto. This is great for listening to music and is simple to use.

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SanDisk Sansa View 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)

Sansa 16GB Video MP3 Player [...]

Features

Robust and portable 16 GB multimedia device
Expandable MicroSD/SDHC card slot for additional storage
Supports most audio formats, including MP3, protected and unprotected WMA, WAV, and DRM-free MP3 downloads
Built-in FM radio comes with 20 digital presets
Vibrant 2.4-inch 320 x 240 color TFT screen

SanDisk SDMX10R-016GK-A57 Customer Reviews

"a different player"

Why different? First, the most important: the sound. I never used the delivered ear-buds. I have two very different headphones. A Koss Porta pro, and a studio monitor from Sony. On the last one, most Mp 3 players will sound aggressive, because it is very neutral and does not "add" anything. Not this player! it will sound warm, but very analogue, and not so "boosted" as my sony player. High tones, are not forward, but refined. Sound-stage is impressive on the view!!! And with the combination with the MDR V 6, very musical as playing on a "high end" stereo device. I do tweak a bit the equaliser some times, but that is why it there in the first place.

You never have the impression of listening to compressed music, but of course that doesn't mean it is "neutral". On the Koss-headphone, it becomes a bit too warm and there is a lack of high tones. So this player will be dull on many headphones that are less transparent then the Sony.

Had some problem with the firmware in the beginning, but later everything fine. I can't hardly use it any more though. The hole to insert the headphones in, has a bad contact, and there is nothing to do about it! Must say that the sony headphone has a heavy plug......

"It was great until 2 days ago"

The Sansa View I bought exceeded my expectations in features and ability to manipulate songs, etc.

BUT...Two days ago, for no apparent reason the center wheel you use to toggle through features and adjust volume has become hard to turn. When I first got this MP3 player a couple of weeks ago, the wheel was perfectly fluid and easy to operate. You could easily go from one song to the next and adjust volume at will. Now when I go to adjust the volume, it's so hard that I have to press harder than I should on it and it inadvertently presses a button that takes me to another feature I didn't want.Is anyone else having the same problem with this player and where do I go to get it fixed or have the player replaced??

"Great memory carrier"

Great item ~~ i use it to carry pictures of my Grandson ~~ also for music

"Sansa 16G View"

This is my first MP3 player and I am very impressed with this product. It is easy to set up and use, loading music was a breeze. The main reasons that I chose the Sansa View were cost, storage and the FM radio feature. This unit has outstanding sound and the FM radio reception is very impressive for such a small device. I will probably never use the video or photo features but, it is nice to have them in case I ever change my mind. I rate it a 10 and you can dance to it.

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Coby 1.8 Inch Video MP3 Player with FM, 4 GB Flash Memory MP620-4GBLU

Coby MP620 MP3 player and video introduction. This unit combines the features you would expect an easy control of the use refined by years of experience. Digital audio and video all over the place with 1.8" TFT LCD. Up to 4 GB of memory provides space for storing music, videos, photos and text. Coby Media Manager allows easy and convenient synchronization of the media. [...]

Coby MP620-4GBLU Features

1.8 inch color TFT LCD screen
4GB integrated flash memory, plays music, video, photos, and text (Videos may need to be converted with the included software for device playback)
integrated FM radio, ID3 and LRC support for song and lyric information display
USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast file transfers
Integrated rechargeable battery

Customer Reviews

"GREAT! FOR THE PRICE!"

This is a simple easy to use mp3 player. The sound quality is excellent. My 16 year old nephew was jealous when he heard the my surround sound quality compared to his mp3. He asked if I would purchase this for him as well. Of course I said NO! But this is really a good product for child or adult who is hard on those sensitive touch screens. I give it a thumbs up!

"Coby MP3 player with FM"

MP3 player seem to be fine. Still not a IPod lesser quality construction. Was easy to load songs on and the FM seems to work well for what I was wanting.

"bought it"

I use this mp3 for music and put some photos on it bright display and easy operation however i cant just import photos to it without using the little program and had problems with some music files synced via windows media player also choosing music with the program that comes with the device is a pain

"i'm well please"

thank you for sending my player cause it really for my boyfriend and he enjoy very much.

"Great little player"

There's not much I can say about this player.I do have experience with Coby.
This was bought as a gift for a little girl, It's not so sophistocated that she can't figure it out. For the money it really is a great deal. It doesn't have a huge amount of memory but, for a kid it should be great.
Only this that would have made it better would have been expandable memory.

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Friday, July 16, 2010

SanDisk Sansa c250 - Digital player / radio - flash 2 GB - WMA, MP3 - pink Reviews

Overall Rating :

(Average 4.0/5 from 17 Reviews)

MP3, 2GB, SANSA C250, PINK, MICRO SD [...]

SanDisk C250 Features

Stores up to 2GB of audio
Color screen display for cover art and photo thumbnails (up to 64,000 colors)
Easy-to-use interface for sorting and playing back music
Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations
FM on the fly recording and voice recording

SanDisk C250 Customer Reviews

"Pink is Perfect!! ^ ^"

its pretty hard to go to the menu sometimes. but when you get use to it, its better. its easy to use. because there arent many buttons to press. i love it. its more of a kid mp3 player. its pretty smaller than it looks like on the picture. its screen is ok. but when it comes to choosing a song, the letters are kinda small.
the sound is great. you can record stuff and the radio is for everyone. its good

"Excellent choice for audio books"

I use the product for audio books. After I broke the first one (my fault), I immediatly purchased another. It is very good about remembering where you were in a book and resuming from that point. My only criticism is that it uses a specialized USB cable rather than a standard mini -- but I have 2 cables now.

"For the price a great product!"

This is my second one to buy---my first one was stolen from my truck---easy to load music, sound quality is good for the price. I have greatly enjoyed it!

"Good MP3 Player"

I already own a Sansa c250 v1, but bought another one so I could have a spare data cable and battery, etc., but I didn't know if this one would be a v1 or v2. I really didn't care which one it was, but it turned out to be a v1, so I'll be able to loadup RockBox on it as well, so now basically I have two Sansa c250 (v1), so that's kinda cool.

First thing, the one I just received had three scratches diagonally on the screen. The SanDisk logo on the back is severely rubbed off. I thought this was a new product, but anyway I really don't care, cause as I said before I only needed it for spare parts. But had it been my only one I'd most likely would be a bit unhappy about it, the price is not relevant when it comes down to the condition of the product. Had the seller stated it was used or refurbished, I'd be okay with it, but supposedly it was new, so I expected it too look it.

But the player itself is to my liking, I've had my first one since mid-2008, and I like it and it still work great. I installed RockBox on it and it's even better. I have 8gb mini card (which it now recognizes w/RockBox installed). It is a low profile player, nothing flashy, except if you get a color version. Otherwise it's kind of the workman's version of an MP3 player and just does its work. Earbud is cheap and easily falls out, you'll want better.

Price is good. Battery is okay, not great. Sound is good.

Final Thought: When buying new MP3 player, you should always consider whether the player supports RockBox or other open source software, open source tend to have better continues support for updates and patches, so it's worth the time to stick with ones that support it and also you'll be cool with the geeks, I mean come on, playing DOOM on this thing, is absolutely unnecessary, and a waste of time, but way awesome because you can!

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COBY MP-CD521 Personal MP3/CD Player with 120 Second Anti-Skip Protection Reviews

Overall Rating :

(Average 3.0/5 from 73 Reviews)

Personal MP3/CD Player with 120 Second Anti Skip Protection [...]

Coby MP-CD521 Features

Plays regular CD's and CD's with MP3 files/CD, CD-R, CD-RW compatible
Plays up to 14 hours of MP3 formatted music
Programmable track memory
Skip, search, pause, random, repeat, hold functions
Low battery indicator

Coby MP-CD521 Customer Reviews

"This portable player plays MP3 cd files!!!!!"

I really like this player because I am now able to listen to the MP3 files I bought online from an old time radio website. I can now hear Little Orphan Annie which has like fifty odd episodes on one cd. I am able to pick up where I left off the last time I listened. I don't have to start over from the very beginning as some people complain about. The instructions are very clear and if you read them you won't have a problem. I only wish I had an AC adapter as they suggest you use one while listening at home so not to wear out the battery. What is also cool about this player is that you can use rechargeable batteries and the player will recharge the batteries for you when you flip a certain button. How cool is that?
Very cool! : ) By the way [...] has loads of old time radio shows and broadcasts if you are curious.

"Nice Personal CD Player!"

Great CD player if a person is looking for one, only thing it's missing, in my opinion, is a way to strap it to ones self hands free.

"Good Value"

All in all a good value of form and function. Only two digs... 1) the lack of an AC charger in the box (you'll need to go the rechagreable battery route otherwise) 2) the display screen is very small, making some of the indicators so small that it is hard to clearly see them if your are not in perfect lighting.

"cheapo CD player"

Ok value for the cheap price. Good enough for the purpose I bought it for.
the attached earphones should be replaced w/ better ones, sound of the incl ones is really tinny.

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SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Reviews

Overall Rating :

(Average 3.5/5 from 145 Reviews)

SanDisk SDMX10R-008GK-A57 Features

Video compatibility with MPEG4, WMV, H.264 Additionally, the Sansa Media Converter supports a large number of other video formats, including DivX.
Vibrant 2.4 320x240 color TFT screen for brilliant views of your videos, photos, and album art
Supports most audio formats, including MP3, protected and unprotected WMA, WAV, DRM-free MP3 downloads
MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot for additional memory capacity and content portability
Built-in FM radio comes with 20 digital presets

SanDisk SDMX10R-008GK-A57 Customer Reviews

"Decent purchase"

Sound quality is marginal at best. Radio is not always clear indoors. Both of these qualities are not the sellers fault however. Great purchase for a decent product.

"Best bargain MP3 player PERIOD"

Other competing players are $100-$200. This has great sound quality, a nice screen and lets not forget INCREDIBLE battery life. 15 minutes of charge I'll spend hours at the gym. The expansion card slot for a micro SD gives you a great opportunity to fit more media (music movies ect.) and its even got radio. Mine has lasted through mountain biking, running in the rain, the gym, drops, mud all sorts of things you may or may not put your MP3 player through. My buddy just recently broke the screen but the player still works! It actually took a lot to even break the screen so Id say its durable. Mine lasted 2-3 years and it was approximately 120 for the 16GB when it came out I believe. Talk about a great product.

Con: Freezing. Probably every other time I use it I would experience slow reaction just as other users posted. You try to change the song and the screen is locked and wont move but the tunes keep going. If im really impatient ill turn it off and power it back up, takes little time. Just a minor inconvenience.

Bottom Line: I used to work retail and the number of expensive IPODS I would see come in was REDICULOUS. My Scan disk player lasted almost 3 and would have gone longer had someone physically not smashed it. IPODS are smooth in operation, spiffy looking and can hold alot of media granted.. But there methods of loading media is proprietary (Itunes) and I have seen a high turn around percentage with their units.

This is EASILY the best $50-$60 unit you can buy hands down.

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Altec Lansing inMotion COMPACT iM310 Portable Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players Reviews

Overall Rating :

(Average 4.0/5 from 135 Reviews)

Affordable, amazing sound for music lovers who listen with their eyes as well as their ears! This new addition to the inMotion family offers big sound with stylish portability. The iM310 provides outstanding acoustic volume and audio performance for your iPod/MP3 player previously unavailable at this size or value. With powerful, crystal-clear sound and surprisingly deep bass, the foldable design is ready to let you share your tunes anywhere you like via AC or battery power. [...]

Altec Lansing IM310 Features

Plays and charges iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G
Up to 48 hours of continuous play on three AA batteries (or use AC adapter)
Big, deep-bass speakers provide surprisingly deep sound
Folds up for carrying and weighs just over 2 pounds
Auxiliary input for external audio devices

Altec Lansing IM310 Customer Reviews

"Good value that delivers as promised"

The Altec Lansing im310 is a good machine. It is not going to sound like a high end stereo system, but for the money it puts out good sound, is easy to operate, and is worth buying. I read a lot of reviews before buying and all those who said good things about it were right on.

"If you own an Ipod--You need this!!!"

The quality of the sound is excellent. It works very well on batteries. Simple to use. I enjoy hours of music.

"Just what I was looking for"

Although the sound doesn't compare to a home stereo, the price doesn't either. That being said, the sound is perfect for a smaller area, (I use mine with an inverter in my delivery truck) the sound is fine and clear, about what you would expect for a lower priced boom box. It plays and charges my I-Pod classic as I use it. If I had to purchase another, I would really consider getting another Altec Lansing iM310

"Best iPod Dock"

This iPod dock/speaker system came recommended by friends and I haven't been disappointed. The sound is great and one of the best features is it charges my iPod at the same time. Many other systems I looked at didn't do this.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

DB Portable Foldable Speakers for Mp3 Players - Black Reviews

Overall Rating :

(Average 4.5/5 from 26 Reviews)

Note: AC 6V Power adapter and Batteries are not included. [...]

Features

These speakers are compact and foldable! Ideal for the home, office or take them anywhere!
Unique fold-up feature transforms into a compact cube to protects speakers when not in use
Amplified speakers designed to match iPod or mini iPod but has the ability to be used by other mp3 players
Use Four AAA batteries (not included) or USB cable power (included) or AC Power Adapter (not included)
Open size: 7.5"(w) x 2 "(d) x 2.5"(h). Folded size: 4"(w) x 2.5"(d) x 2.5"(h).

Customer Reviews

"mp3 speaker"

This little speaker system is easy to take to work and play all my music. I love it.

"Excellent lttle speakers!"

I bought these for my Fiance'e, I tried them out and they're decently loud and have very high quality sound. I think they will be great for her.

"bearhug"

These ar incredible. I took a chance trying thesse because the price was so low. But I am very impressed. Their compact and lightweight and the sound is plenty fine to listen to in my car or at home.

"You Get What You Pay For (and a little more)"

I wanted a little pair of speakers that I could use throughout my apartment while cleaning or doing chores without blasting my other speakers that have a subwoofer and tons of bass. These little speakers do the job. For $2, I must admit I wasn't expecting much, yet I am very pleased with them. These speakers are quite loud for their size and are lightweight and portable. I can't imagine what anyone else could want for the price. And, as an added bonus, this little pair of speakers will help me live peacably with my neighbors and keep them from banging a whole through the wall.

"Cheap but works quite well."

Just as expected no maybe better....didn't expect much and got more than expectations. Fuze works fine on it though upside down as some people complain about it. We will take it along camping and maybe just setting outside on patio. We aren't quite into the tiny MP3 players as the younger generations. But getting there sort of. We don't walk around with it stuck in our ear via earphones but do find it interesting to take along on our long car rides to town as in 180 miles round trip. Our rural neck of the woods has no radio reception most of the time either. So have car system that plays through car radio. That works ok but not great too. This little tyke speaker system is so cute and so cheap and we'll use it now and again but not a lot of the time. Sound is not great but not bad by any means. (At our ages maybe it's our hearing that's not so great:))) Works for us though and that's the bottom line and wasn't over priced from this seller. However you can pay more for it here on Amazon if you like and it's the same exact item so shop and compare then come back here and pick it up.

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