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SanDisk Sansa m240 (1GB, silver)

Reviewed by

James Kim

on 10/31/2005

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 92 reviews
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Quick specs
Device type: Digital player / radio
Flash memory installed: 1 GB
Digital player supported digital audio standards: MP3 WMA Audible Protected WMA (DRM)
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The good: Available in up to 4GB capacity; solid value; includes FM tuner and voice recorder; compatible with WMA DRM 10 (Janus) and Audible files; decent controllers; on-the-go playlists.

The bad: Bulky (but lightweight); no line-in recording; poorly backlit display; only one quality option for voice recording.

The bottom line: With its many features as well as its compatibility with audiobooks and subscription-based music, the SanDisk Sansa m200 series is an overall great value.

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CNET editors' review

CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Reviewed by:
James Kim
Edited by:
Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 10/31/2005
Updated on: 11/04/2005
Released on: 10/04/2005

SanDisk MP3 players hit the scene in a big way with the 2004 launch of the Digital Audio Player and later the Sansa e100 series. With a motto that could be "Lots of features for less!" the memory giant's flash-based MP3 players appeals to the masses of thrifty consumers looking for deals. Now, the deal gets sweeter with the arrival of the SanDisk Sansa m200 series, which is jam-packed with features such as an FM tuner, WMA subscription compatibility, and up to 4GB of flash-based storage. If you don't mind a budget build, you can't go wrong with the value-rich m200 series. If you want to test out subscription-based music, the m200 is a good budget choice.

At 3.1 by 1.7 by 1 inches, the SanDisk Sansa m200 isn't the sleekest flash player around, but it's feathery light at 1.3 ounces with a AAA battery installed. Though the buttons are made of cheap-looking plastic, and the body feels flimsy, the overall presentation is solid. The Sansa m200 series has an ergonomically correct shape that flares in; you want to clutch it so that your thumb is on top of the five-way player controls, which include an A/B-repeat button and a center Select key. These buttons are big and tactile. Holding the Sansa m200 horizontally, you'll find the dedicated volume and power/menu buttons on the top and the hold switch and built-in pinhole microphone on the bottom. The headphone and standard USB jacks appear on the m200's true topside. Bundled accessories include passable earbuds, a carrying case, an armband, a battery, a USB cable, and software.

The SanDisk Sansa m240 (1GB) next to the Apple iPod Nano (4GB): The Nano is much thinner.

The only noticeable difference between models is the color. The 512MB SanDisk Sansa m230 ($80) comes in blue, the 1GB Sansa m240 ($120) in silver, the 2GB m250 ($160) in black, and the big daddy 4GB m260 ($200) in slate blue. As you can see, list prices are extremely attractive, with the 4GB version costing less than the 4GB iPod Nano. Street prices will be even less. While the Nano is clearly more attractive and can display photos, it lacks the Sansa m200's FM tuner, subscription compatibility and voice recorder.

The Sansa m240 (1GB) with its bundled earbuds.

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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 92 reviews
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4.0 stars

15 out of 15 people found this helpful

"Needs some work, but I'd still recommend"

by romans5n1- on January 1, 2006
3.5 stars

13 out of 13 people found this helpful

"Good value but buggy firmware"

by bobpenn on October 31, 2005
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"Great Bargain Player"

by pputong on November 22, 2005
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"Worked great in the time that it did work."

by jcgamesx on December 24, 2008
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"If only they provided better support for it"

by Gekisen on December 6, 2008
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"One of the best MP3 players (for the price)"

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Editors' rating: 82

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 2851 reviews of SanDisk Sansa m240 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 478000 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.

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newbie.org

Editors' rating: 100
personal computer world

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: If you can overlook the dubious design, it's actually a good value player

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