SanDisk Sansa Clip

Features

• 1GB for $40, 2GB for $70
• 4-line, 2-color OLED screen
• FM tuner with 40 channels
• Voice recording with built-in microphone
• 92dB signal-to-noise ratio
• Formats: MP3, WMA (including protected), Audible
• Battery life: 15 hours
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 1.4" x 0.5"

Despite its small size SanDisk has included a number of extra features that distinguish it from its main competition, the iPod Shuffle and Creative Zen Stone. Most notably is the inclusion of the 4-line OLED screen that lets you browse through your collection and toggle settings from the player itself. Alongside the radio functionality is the ability to record FM broadcasts, and record your voice through the integrated microphone. All recordings are saved in the WAV file format.

On the format side the standard formats are supported, but no support for some of the less popular such as Ogg Vorbis. Audible support for audio books, and protected WMA support are both notable features of the Clip. The Clip integrates with Rhapsody's subscription service and lets you mark songs so they are automatically purchased next time you sync the player with your computer.