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30 out of 34 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Can it be the ONE!!!!"
Pros: removable battery, slide show functionality, FM reception and recording, flash memory expansion and scratch resistant coating
Cons: none for windows users but a general concern with MAC users
Summary: This product is truly a remarkable product, based on the features that it provides. It has a removable battery that is really useful feature and it provides the option of buying an additional battery for extended playback... really nice...
It can also shows pictures and video on its 1.8" screen; larger than the popular Ipod Nano (1.5"). Its size is similar to that of the Nano but just a hair larger.. i mean heh size in this case doesnt really matter...
Also it has a liquid metal scratch resistant coating... a big plus noting the scandal and major defect of Ipod...
Another cool option is the FM tuner and recording being included on the unit itself... thus NO UNNECESSARY PURCHASES/LOAD.....YEAY! This is Unlike its Ipod counterpart in which you'll have to spend $50 for the same feature... too much money... I also like the fact that they have line in recording, very useful for lectures and interviews.
Another advantage, and this seems to be the most important, is its ability to expand in terms of storage space through the use of micro SD flash cards (at this point their is a 1GB available, ~$119, with a 2GB a few months/weeks away Retail Price ~$190). Thus a potential of 8GB of STORAGE....!!!!
Sandisk Technical Support can be a little tedious and intrusive at first because they would require your contact info but it would become easier the second time around as they would have that info logged in for you. I called to make a pre-purchase query and they were prompt but the agent was little unpleasant/hasty but that can definately be overlooked TO A POINT....!
I love the freedom that i get with these non-ipod products in that i can easily download my music to my other PC without the fear of my previous music library being wiped out...lol...(as i have 2 systems)... I mean yes there is Sharepod (Windows) and Senuti (Macs) but thats too much valuable space and time...
With all these benefits i definately believe that this is the ONE for me .... BUT.... there is one major drawback/concern...
even though the Sandisk stated on their website that their Sansa e200 series only work with Windows XP and not Macs, in other forums people suggest that on Macs it would appear as a external hardware/harddrive and thus you can click and drag your files with ease.But i'm not sure would someone be able to clarify this for me?
But besides this issue, BASED ON ITS FEATURES, its a good bargain at around $300, which will be the same price for the 4GB Nano plus its FM remote ($250+$50), and you can have all the basic features of the Nano and then some...
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I have been considering buying an MP3 player for a couple of months and have read quite a few descriptions and comparative reviews during this time. I now know what features I want and was pretty sure I wanted to only spend about $100, but after reading this review, I am considering jumping into the higher price bracket. I did not know that this uint has FM and line in recording--features I want-- before reading this review. Being a PC person, i'm not concerned with Mac compatability issues. My only concern now is ease of use and organization features of the software. I have seen criticisms of other units on this score.
Where to buy
SanDisk Sansa e270 (6GB):
$99.00 - $149.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$99.00 | Yes |
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$149.00 | No |
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