SanDisk Sansa View

287 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 287 reviews of SanDisk Sansa View. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and performance. The sound and price also get good opinions, but many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SanDisk Sansa View is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for SanDisk Sansa View

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 user reviews of SanDisk Sansa View from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and price. The performance and reliability also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive comments about the battery and size.

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61% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for SanDisk Sansa View

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of SanDisk Sansa View from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the battery and portability are overall positive. The reliability and performance also get good feedback.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Amber Bouman (pcworld.com)

Sansa View

Though I've previously pledged my allegiance to iPod, I'm always on the lookout for hot products, and I had high hopes for SanDisk's Sansa View.

Easy-to-use raised click wheel Very clear sound and vibrant screen

Unintuitive menu navigation Can only be charged via USB

Despite my qualms regarding its internal menus, the Sansa View is a well-rounded portable player with an attractive design, good color quality, and clear sound

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sandisk Sansa View

SanDisk is run by smart people. The Sansa View was announced back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, but when it still hadn't hit stores by midyear, many came to the conclusion that SanDisk had scrapped plans for the device. What actually...

Affordable. Expandable. Sharp display. Fast menu navigation. FM and voice recording

Large for a flash device. Graphics seem dated. So-so voice recorder

The Sansa View looks a bit boring when compared with the Samsung P2 or the iPod touchbut it offers standard features and plenty of storage at the best price.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

SanDisk Sansa View

SanDisk's flash portable media player is the least expensive, quality 16GB option out there.

Affordable. Expandable. Sharp display. Fast menu navigation. FM and voice recording.

Large for a flash device. Graphics seem dated. So-so voice recorder.

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Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

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SanDisk Sansa View

The Sansa View digital media player is an incredible value considering its features, which include photo and video support, a microSD card slot, an FM radio, and a voice recorder. The screen is relatively large, and there's a separate podcast menu for...

The Sansa View is large for a flash player, and the onscreen interface is somewhat uninspiring. The small center select button may present a problem for some users.

If you value features and price over a flashy interface and excellent sound quality, the SanDisk Sansa View digital media player is definitely worth a look. It's easy to use and offers a relatively large screen and a memory expansion option.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Jim Adkins (monster-hardware)

16GB SanDisk Sansa View

Portable MP3 Players

XL 16GB internal memory ; 2.4" TFT color screen ; MicroSD/SDHC card slot ; UI very intuitive

EQ doesn't work with FM tuner ; Mediocre battery life

The refurbished 16GB SanDisk Sansa View seems like a real keeper, while I do have a few minor gripes with the Sansa View (so-so battery life, Media Converter annoying ad screens) the only major gripe I have with the MP3 player itself is the Music EQ...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Digital Home Thoughts (digitalhomethoughts.com)

A Different Viewpoint: The SanDisk Sansa View

In the minds of many people, the name iPod is synonymous with MP3 player. But savvy consumers know that there are many excellent alternatives. One such alternative is the Sansa View by Sandisk. This flash player is designed to provide a good measure of...

Excellent sound quality;, Large, bright and crisp screen;, Expandable memory;, Works with subscription music services like Rhapsody;, Great value.

Not the smallest player out there;, Videos have a slight green cast;, Supports only .jpg photo format.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Editor (gadgetnutz.com)

Sansa View Review

One of my new favorite toys is the Sansa(r) View - a video MP3 player with a vast array of features and generous capacity, at an unbeatable price. The

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

SanDisk Sansa View MP3 Player Review

Way back in January of 2007, SanDisk unveiled the new Sansa View to the world at CES. For some reason, SanDisk felt that this original design wouldn't be popular in the consumer market, so they went back to the drawing board to totally revamp the...

The SanDisk Sansa View is the successor to the popular Sansa e200 line of MP3 players from SanDisk. Like the Sansa e200 players, the View features an almost "Zune-like" appearance with a good-sized display and a navigational wheel on the front. This is...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Grahm Skee (anythingbutipod.com)

SanDisk Sansa View Review

The Sansa View is SanDisk's flagship flash MP3 player with the ability to playback video on its 240x320 64k color screen. What makes the Sansa View interesting is its high capacity flash memory along with memory expansion putting it in close rivalry to...

The entire SanDisk Sansa line of MP3 players is undoubtedly the leader in the best "bang for your buck category" and this is no different for the View considering its many features and large capacities. Over time you will see the View getting big...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Doug Goldring (geardiary.com)

Review: Sandisk Sansa View — Could This Be Perfection In A Box?

I do not think I have anticipate writing any review as much as I have anticipated the Sandisk Sansa View. I first encountered the View last year when I discovered it on Sansa's website. At that time, it looked significantly different than the entire...

Jan, 2008

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