SanDisk Sansa m240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver)
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Manufacturer: SanDiskBrand: SanDisk
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Model: SDMX3-1024-A18
Publisher: SanDisk
Studio: SanDisk
Music Label: SanDisk
Product features:
- Lightweight flash memory digital audio player--weighs just 1.5 ounces
- 1 GB memory holds 16 hours of MP3 and 32 hours of WMA audio
- Microsoft PlaysForSure support for compatibility with wide range of online stores and subscription services
- Integrated FM radio with 20 presets; built-in microphone and voice recorder
- Powered by single AAA battery, for up to 19 hours of usage
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Customer Review: A great bargain
Summary: 5 Stars
When my iPod died several months ago I was distressed since I listen to music on campus to pass the time more easily in between classes. I also used it extensively for extra stimulation in outdoor journeys and in transits. The warranty had run up and Apple wanted over $250 to get it 'repaired.' After my attempts at fixing it failed, the time was finally called, and the deceased discarded.
In the interim period between my iPod and the SanDisk Sansa M240 I used an old, scratched up, taped together, barely functional CD player with no sufficient shock protection that had been collecting dust in the bottom of my closet for a few years. The CD player was not a sufficient substitute: it was bulky, only held about 80 minutes of audio, would skip frequently, had poor audio fidelity and was increasingly becoming unusable due to structural damage.
Clearly I needed an MP3 player to fulfill my needs. I picked up the SanDisk Sansa M240 and must say I am quite pleased with the result. The only other contender was the 1 gigabyte iPod nano. I have no experience with the nano but I do know is that it costs about 30 dollars more, doesn't have an FM tuner or onboard mic and also must interface (like the regular iPods) exclusively with the extraordinarily frustrating program iTunes.
The first thing you will notice about the M240 is that it is only a few inches long and only weighs a few ounces. I almost fear that I will break it in my hands simply by applying too much pressure to it's face. In the end this becomes a highly desirable design feature because it is extremely mobile and even comes with a carrying case and armband for exercise or other intense activities (although I haven't had any experience using those items). Luckily the buttons are big enough for even the thickest of fingers to navigate easily.
Although the M240 is physically tiny it has identical capacity to the iPod nano and also more features. It has a built-in FM tuner that has surprisingly good audio quality and reception (it has no antenna by default, you can attach a USB cable for extra reception but won't need it if you are above ground and in a suburban or urban area) and a onboard mic that is useful for taking notes. I was amazed to find that inside my kitchen I was getting perfect radio reception without the USB attachment and could walk around with no audio distortion. The M240 also has some other minor applications like an alarm clock feature that may come in handy.
Installation of the 240 is incredibly simple, all you do is connect it to your computer using the USB cable that comes with it and it will be added to My Computer. From there, all you have to do is drag files from your computer into the MP3 player's "data" directory (which comes up like a USB pen drive would once inserted). I find that this method of adding and deleting files from the MP3 player is much more dynamic, natural and speedy than using the cumbersome, restrictive and poorly designed iTunes. If I want to add "Tentacles of Whorror" by Leviathan to the player and its full, all I have to do is go to My Computer, double click on the player icon, go to the data folder, delete a album or two that is already on there and then simply drag the Leviathan over (or copy and paste). Performing the same operation in iTunes would take at least twice as long and be frustrating to boot. You can supposedly synchronize the M240 applications on your computer to transfer songs to the player, but I prefer to do it myself through Windows.
The most important aspect of any audio device is of course how it sounds. The M240 has surprisingly high audio fidelity and comes with a versatile suite of tools to customize the sound to your liking such as a fully programmable software equalizer. I found that once I had tweaked the equalizer and sound settings that the audio output from the M240 was phenomenal, sounding comparable to my home audio setup in terms of fidelity. I was also surprised at how loud I could make the volume (With no audio distortion). The ear bud phones that come with the player are also of surprising quality. As is the case with all ear buds, there is little bass, however this particular set has more bass than the stock iPod buds. The buds also fit comfortably in my ear and cause no irritation, a problem I have had with most ear bud phones. I would recommend getting a cheap pair of Sennheiser HD-212s or HD-220s for a proper listening experience: hearing the piece how the artist intended for it to be heard. As I have said before and will say now, if you aren't listening to music with a good pair of headphones you are not listening to music.
The software of the M240 is very easy to manipulate to have it do whatever you want. A problem with the cumbersome iPod software was adding multiple albums to the current playlist, but this is easy with the M240. The buttons are easy to use and very responsive to your actions.
Some other random things of note. The M240 has great battery life, requiring only one AAA battery for about 15-20 hours of continuous usage. The LCD fully reads ID3 information including properly formated album and title names.
Overall, the SanDisk Sansa M240 is a great value for the money, being superior to the iPod nano and cheaper as well. I couldn't think of any better alternative for a low capacity MP3 player, it has no obvious cons.
Description of SanDisk Sansa m240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver)
The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players offer great sound, ease of use, and high quality sound with virtually no weight. Created by the leaders in flash memory, this flash-based model provides high-quality digital music playback at an affordable price. As a replacement to our original Digital Audio Player line, this improved look also includes Sansa's excellent navigation: songs sorted by title, artist, album, genre and more. The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players are the first to provide Microsoft PlaysForSure Subscription Service for unlimited downloads. Choose to play your favorite track repeatedly, in random sequence, or play all the songs continuously Hi-speed USB 2.0 connects to almost any computer for hi-speed music transfer (backwards compatible to USB 1.1 ports) Comes with sleek carrying case and armband to protect your player and keep your hands free Easy to use - plug and play, no drivers required (except Win98SE requires driver) Indigo backlit LCD provides ID3 Tag information (v.1 and 2)Amazon.com Product Description Weighing not much more than its power source (a single AAA battery), the Sansa m240 1 GB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m240 includes FM radio and voice recording, a backlit LCD screen that displays ID3 tag information, support for multiple file formats, and full compatibility with most subscription services.
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| The Sansa M240 can hold 16 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 1 GB memory. Detailed view of the basic controls. |
 The Music LCD screen. |
 The FM Radio LCD screen. |
 Top Level Menu. |
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Take Your Music With You
The 1 GB Sansa m240 will hold approximately 16 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 32 hours of WMA tracks (at 64kbps). It's compatible with MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats. The backlit LCD screen shows ID3 tag information for the currently playing track (song title, artist and album). Navigate the music on your player with ease, sorting by artist, album, song title, playlist or other criteria. With five equalizer types, you can optimize your sound for your favorite style of music, such as, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, and Custom (user-defined). Keep the music coming with up to 19 hours continuous playback using one AAA Battery.
FM Radio
The m240 includes a digital FM radio tuner for portable radio listening. Easily access your favorite stations by adding them to one of the 20 presets.
Voice Recording Included
Use the built-in microphone to capture interviews, classes, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record.
Peace of Mind With PlaysForSure
The SanDisk Sansa m240 digital audio player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
Ease of Operation
To transfer songs to the Sansa, simply connect the device to your PC via the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will appear as a drive in the Windows Explorer. Just drag and drop your compatible music files and be on your way. Additionally, use a variety of music software to move licensed music to the device. Works with Windows XP and Windows Media Player 9 or later.
What's in the Box
Sansa m240 MP3 Player, Earphones, Armband and Case, AAA battery, USB 2.0 travel cable, and Quick Start Guide.
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