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SanDisk Sansa Express
$60.00
Released August, 2007
The Pros:Direct USB connection. Impressive features for a small player. OLED screen to see songs and playlist.
The Cons:Bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone). Earbuds are very poor quality. Screen is hard to read outdoors.
The SanDisk Sansa Express is a throwback to simpler mp3 players with an impressive feature set and a surprisingly low pricetag. It is the first mp3 player to be flash-based as well as support a direct USB connection - meaning no cable is required to connect the Sansa Express directly to your computer.
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Although the Sansa Express is compact, it has enough space to house a 4 line, 2-color screen, an FM tuner and a built-in mic for recording. It also boasts a 15 hour battery life.
The Express comes in 1GB or 2GB capacities, with a microSD expansion slot for more storage. The Sansa Express has a direct advantage over its competition - the Creative Zen Stone and the ubiquitous Apple iPod Shuffle - with the screen, FM tuner and direct USB connection, although the sacrifice is in its larger size. Dimensions: length - 3.1 x width - 1.0 x depth - .65 inches.
Comparison of Sansa Express vs Creative Zen Stone vs Apple iPod Shuffle
| |
Sansa Express |
Zen Stone |
iPod Shuffle |
| Capacity |
1GB/2GB |
1GB |
1GB |
| Price |
$60/$80 |
$40 |
$80 |
| Weight (ounces) |
1.1 |
0.88 |
0.55 |
| Dimensions (inches) |
3.1 x 1.0 x 0.65 |
1.4 x 2.1 x 0.5 |
1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 |
| Battery life |
15 hours |
10 hours |
12 hours |
| Screen |
yes |
no |
no |
| USB connection |
yes |
no |
no |
| Earbuds |
poor |
poor |
medium |
| Extra features |
FM Tuner, built-in mic, microSD slot |
none |
none |
User Reviews (9)
Pros & Cons
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9
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5
impressive features for a small player
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5
OLED screen to see songs and playlist
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5
FM radio and FM recording
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4
impressive battery life - 15 hours!
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3
bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone)
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3
earbuds are very poor quality
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3
screen is hard to read outdoors
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2
when adding a 2GB microSD card the boot time goes way up as it searches the 3GB total storage
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1
no power adapter included
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Comments (3)
Erik:
#sandisk_sansa_express It's reminiscent of the original iPod Shuffle. I actually liked that design because it doubled as a thumb drive. Adding a screen makes it appealing to people wanting a cheap mp3 player but don't want to give up control on their playlists.
Sep 14, 07
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