SanDisk Sansa m250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
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Manufacturer: SanDiskBrand: SanDisk
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Model: SDMX3-2048-A18
Publisher: SanDisk
Studio: SanDisk
Music Label: SanDisk
Product features:
- Lightweight flash memory digital audio player--weighs just 1.5 ounces
- 2 GB memory holds 32 hours of MP3 and 64 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: Feature-filled MP3 player
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently got the Sandisk M250 MP3 player for a present, and I absolutely love it! It's really simple, yet it's full of features that I have come to appreciate a lot. I'll give you my pros and cons on this player, starting with the cons, because there's not very many of em.
Cons:
--included USB cable is only 6 inches long, and can pose a problem for those who have USB ports in the back of their computer.
--included case is adequate, but it's a pain to put in and take out the player. The case is made of a soft plastic that sticks to the player, making it a pain to use. I got the silicon case, and itis soo much better; it is very easy to take off and put on, and also provides better protection for the player. I found it easier to press the buttons on the player with the silicon case on.
--backlight is on the dim side, and could be lighter, but it's good enough for me.
--does not have a clock, like other Sandisk players. I would just like one for convinience.
Pros:
--large tactile buttons have excellent response, and are easy to press.
--4 line display gives a lot of info (track name, artist, album, battery life, time elapsed, and time left).
--text on the screen is very large, and easy to see.
--very good sound quality (to me)
--runs on AAA batteries, giving me the option to carry several batteries on long trips. I bought a pack of rechargeable NiMH batteries to cut down on costs.
--has a stopwatch, and it can run while you play music. It's ideal for me, because I can listen to music and time myself when I go running.
--has a info section that tells you how much memory you took up and how much you got left. It divides it down into your music memory and recording memory.
--FM radio has fairly good reception and you can preset 20 stations. Certain stations are as strong as I hear in my car's radio.
--lightweight, even though it is not really thin like other MP3 players.
--has custom EQ that you can mess around with along with several other set EG like Jazz, Pop and Rock.
--you can alter backlight timer from 3, 5, 10, 35, 45, 60 sec, and always on options.
--you can mess with screen contrast if you got weak eyes.
--supports languages Dutch, Spanish, English, French, Italian, Netherlands, and others.
--powers up or powers down in about 4 seconds; far better than my old Rio Carbon which took 10 seconds to boot up.
--navigation is soo darn simple; it's all done with the main buttons on the front.
--dedicated volume buttons prevent the inconvinience of having to go into the menu to change the volume like on other MP3 players.
--this player can get really loud; using my Philips surround sound earphones, I rarely listen to my music above 1/3 level, even in noisy places.
--voice recorder; I don't use it, but it's nice to have it as an option.
I hoped this review helped!
Description of SanDisk Sansa m250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
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 m250 2 GB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m250 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 M250 can hold 32 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 2 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 2 GB Sansa m250 will hold approximately 32 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 64 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 m250 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 m250 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 m250 MP3 Player, Earphones, Armband and Case, AAA battery, and USB 2.0 travel cable.
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