Sandisk Sansa CLIP

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May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 244 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and size. The sound and value for money are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the build quality. Some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Shayne Rana (tech2.in.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip

Convenience is the name of the game when we're discussing DAPs. They have to be compact and lightweight, offer decent sound quality, be intuitive to use... and, importantly, they should be easy to carry around. The Sansa Clip is a player that fits most...

The Bottomline SanDisk’s Sansa Clip is priced at Rs 3000 for the 2GB model and it's available in black and red. I’m not sure if the red one will suit everyone, but you can't go wrong with black. Like I said at the beginning, it does manage to meet most...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Sansa Clip Zip: A Value iPod Alternative

When it comes to small MP3 players, the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano are tough acts to follow. The SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is neither as petite nor as stylish, but it has features in spades: an FM radio, a voice recorder, a workout timer, and a microSD...

Small, lightweight ; Cute LCD screen ; Includes lots of useful extras ; Compatible with DRM-free iTunes files ; Inexpensive ; Good Rhapsody integration

Multiple-source media transfers lack simplicity

SanDisk's latest competitor to the smallest iPods may not be as tiny or stylish, but it delivers a lot of features at very reasonable prices.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Donald Bell (cnet.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip (purple 8GB)

Like the bygone days of the horse-drawn carriage, the era of the MP3 player has quickly faded into the past. Today, the smartphone is the portable music device of choice for most of us and the iPod is now just a footnote in Apple's history, outlived by...

The SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is an audio Swiss Army Knife that plays most audio formats, works with audiobook and subscription music services, can be used as a voice recorder, and tunes in to FM radio--all for under $50

You get what you pay for in terms of construction quality

SanDisk's tongue-twister of an MP3 player is a stupefying value and its practical clip-on design is perfect for the gym.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip+

After making appeals to moms and tech neophytes everywhere with its ultra-simplistic SlotMusic and SlotRadio players, SanDisk returns to the land of real, full-featured MP3 players with the Sansa Clip+. Like its popular predecessor, the Sansa Clip, the...

Affordable; simple to use; small and lightweight; microSD expansion; long battery life

Exposed miniUSB port; lackluster styling

SanDisk's Clip is truly the people's MP3 player

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip+

When you have a winner, it's always better to simply tweak the formula rather than retool it completely. That's the approach SanDisk has taken with the latest addition to its budget portable media player line, the Sansa Clip+. Available in three...

Very affordable. MicroSD card slot. Robust file support. FM radio and recording. Voice recorder

SlotRadio cards are not included. Bundled USB cable is very short

A microSD slot has been added, but not a lot else has changed since the last Sansa Clip iteration. Even so, this budget MP3 player still does a lot more than the iPod shuffle—and for less.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Jasmine France (cnet.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (2GB, black)

Flash memory and device manufacturer SanDisk clearly has a thorough understanding of the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." We sure are pleased about that, because when the company decided to update its extremely popular Sansa Clip, it could...

The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is very inexpensive; it has a solid, pocket-friendly design with dedicated volume controls and a built-in belt-clip; it's easy to use; and it offers a plethora of handy features, including a MicroSD card slot, Rhapsody DNA, a...

The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ could stand to have better battery life and support for AAC; the monochrome display is small and may be hard for some to read

The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Roger Hibbert (wired.com)

Tiny Player Packs Features and Dead-Simple Menus

This Zippo-sized MP3 player packs as much into its small frame as possible. Four gigs of media storage, an FM tuner, voice and radio recording, a bright OLED

Plenty of features for a tiny player. Supports music-subscription services like Rhapsody. Brain-free drag-and-drop syncing — no need to learn a new, lousy software package. Bright screen. 14-hour playback time

MP3 snobs will spot your cheapo earphones from 50 paces. Plastic clip feels slightly flimsy and has a light grip

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Sandisk Sansa Clip

While Apple remains the portable digital music behemoth, the competition, particularly in the budget flash player space, continues to thrive. iPod prices leave room for competitors to sweep in on the low end with less-expensive products that attempt to...

Rock-bottom price. Cute, lightweight design. Sharp OLED screen. Charges via USB

Horrible included earbuds. Cheap, plastic construction. Bundled Best Buy Music Store software is buggy

Need a dirt-cheap compact digital music player for the gym? SanDisk's bargain-basement Sansa Clip delivers quality sound and features.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by: Jasmine France (cnet.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip (4GB, silver)

Editors' note: The rating of this product has increased to reflect significant enhancements offered by a firmware update. Find out more information here .

The SanDisk Sansa Clip offers impressive sound quality; an ultracompact, gym-friendly design with a removable belt clip; and useful features such as an FM radio and Rhapsody DNA integration. The player also includes support for a wide variety of audio...

FM radio reception isn't great and connection of the Clip with Rhapsody was problematic.

The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by: Rob Williams (techgage.com)

SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip & Fuze+ Audio Players Review

The smartphone might have taken over the bulk of our digital lives, but there's still room for the dedicated audio player, be it for working out or just wanting a convenient option. SanDisk has long offered some of the better, easier-to-use players...

In the intro I mentioned that both Apple and SanDisk had different approaches to their respective players, and as far as personal taste goes, I much prefer SanDisk's. While an iPod or similar device requires iTunes, which is neither lightweight or...

Oct, 2011