Product ReviewsSanDisk Sansa e260 Black ( 4 GB ) Digital Media Player

GREAT mp3 player: I wouldn't QUITE compare it to a Nano

I just received the SanDisk Sansa e260 MP3 player and at first it looks so good and so small in your hands, then you have to get it to work.

In hand the player is very smooth to handle but when trying to function with it is a bit frustrating especially if you have large fingers. The buttons on the side of the wheel are a bit hard to push around the scroll wheel, which in itself is a bit of a hassle unless u have nails to use in the grooves to rotate it or by placing it in one hand and scrolling with the fingers of the other hand.

Getting this player to connect to the computer was a chore but quite simple once it was connected, just dragging and dropping files to the players folder and using a memory card is even easier (and the best option to just use extended memory and save the space on the actual player for recordings and such if necessary)

I used the player for about 5 or 6 hours when first opening and until u get familiar with using the functions it will make you want to throw it at times.

- The ease of getting to and from the menu isn't as smooth as I would like

- The lag in changing from song to song kills me

- Its takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes for the player to initially start ('Refresh Database' is what the screen reads upon power up.)This is frustrating for someone ready to just grab and go.

-The voice recording is a great feature but does have its drawbacks. Small noises can be heard throughout the recording at some moments.

-The FM Radio is actually pretty nice. Simple to use but scanning to higher stations can be a drag.

-Volume is powerful/loud enough for anyone who like me can't listen to their favorite song down low and the lowest volume setting is enough to be able to have on and concentrate on something else or someone speaking to you.

-Video and photo work seamlessly with the device although need to be converted with downloadable software.

- For those of us who LOVE bass this isn't exactly the player for you. If turned up pretty loud its OK but even with the boost on its not much of a difference. It just sounds like you're standing outside of a club without the vibrations.

- Video playback is actually pretty smooth and nice on this size screen.

My biggest issue with the Sansa e260 is the one hand functionality of it. The metal backing has a weird almost matted finish that allows the player to slip in and out of hand and makes it hard to grasp when trying to use the device in anyway unless holding it with a grip on all sides.

Although I will stand behind SanDisk and say that this is a quality player, it's better than a Zune (IMHO), but not quite the iPod Nano its compared to by far. Its a bit confusing and frustrating for someone who just wants to plug and go like having an iPod.Read full review...

My first Player - Bought for Audio Books

So, this is my first player of any kind. I thought I was doing great when I finally got a flip phone. Maybe this might help someone who knows nothing like me, is looking for one of these.

I bought this for Audio books.I'm older and I'm not into videos or music players. I read a lot and my eyes are getting bad, so I thought this might be a solution.I bought a refurb to save money. It has some scratches, but it works flawlessly.

Very Small!! I am totally amazed with technology! The size of a cell phone, light as a feather and easy to carry. The four way control is simple and like any four way. The "ring" is a pain and I don't care for it at all. Turning the ring to acess things is clumsy for me and it invariably "works when I don't want it to". I would rather have just the four way and the enter button. As far as the screen, I don't do video, so I don't have any real need for it except for menu access. There's plenty of controls and this unit is excellent. The sound quality is Fantastic (to me it is). I use the FM and the earphones are just super! Better than I ever thought it could be!

Overall this is a very good product and very well made for the price. Kudos to SanDisk!

Note to audio book users******

Using audio books was a neat idea, but since I've gotten into it, it's really not far enough advanced for much real use. Downloading audio books from your library is Very limited, unless you live in a huge city, where there is a good selection! FREE audio books are a waste of time. Places like librivox and gutenburg have free audio books that you can download any time, but this is all done with volunteers and the quality of the "readers" can be Atrocious! You might have a different reader on every chapter and I find it very disconcerting. Also about all you find is older stuff (like from before the 1900's) and if you want any current books, you have to go to one of the "Premium sites" where you PAY at least $7.00 per download!! (books are copyrighted just like everything else and nothing is legally free).

If you want audio books, you will pay just like CD music and for one time use, it's a TOTAL WASTE OF TIME!
Just spend the bucks for Kindle or just keep going to the library. I just bought a magnifier, so I can continue to read for myself. It was much cheaper.

Maybe in 20-30 years, audio books will be "the thing", but I won't be alive by then!Read full review...

Sansa MP3 Player is Great!

I bought the player after reviewing several commentaries by consumers and experts. I found them to be overwhelmingly positive about the player and my own experience has been no different. I was able to use the controls and navigate the menus without any help from the manual and listen to music right away. The player works great and after using the software that came with it I found it was really easy to add music or other media to it. Overall I think this is a great player and have bought additional ones as gifts. I can recommend it to anyone looking for this kind of device. If you are looking for something to do what it is supposed to then buy this one. If you just want to spend money to say you have a brand, then dump the extra money on an ipod.Read full review...

Ironically, it's priced less than the iPod Nano

Sandisk must have been brave. They introduced a MP3 player right in the middle of the iPod Nano hype, with similar dimensions, and similar market targets. In reality, the Sansa is exactly the same size as the Nano, being only 3mm thicker, and a bit rounder than the iPod rival. And what do you get for that extra 3mm? Well, a whole lot really.

For starters, you get a much larger screen, that not only displays your normal MP3 functions, but is also for playing your videos. Yes. Load up the Sandisk-bundled CD, and you have a 3rd-party program that converts all your favorite videos into a format readable by the Sansa. Mind you, the screen really isn't cut for a movie flick, but it's more than enough to show your friends what you caught on YouTube last night. Besides that, the brightness is also adjustable, rather than a simple on/off. Make it brighter in morning for legibility, turn it down at night to save power.

Sound wise, the player is great. As you know, Apple players just aren't cut for the bass sounds. With a expensive set of Shures, Sure, but then anything will sound powerful with the Shures. Even with the good quality earbuds that Apple supplied (which works well with the Sansa) the bass still manages to sound closer to flactuance. With the Sansa e200, it's a different story. Pretty much any buds will sound great with the player, including its own. The EQ works rather well too, it doesn't seem to consume any more power and it gives me my bass. Rather than saying "Sounds are rich", I'll just cut the crap and say the Bass is great, vocals are good and the treble is awesome. You can't go wrong with that.

Using the Sansa e is like using an iPod, but change all the white backgrounds in the screen into pictures and a whole ton of settings for you to personalize your music experience. Same story with the controls, except you get mechanical components rather than a touchpad. Touch is cool, but sometimes it lacks feel. And if it's for looks, the translucent ring wheel on the Sansa glows deep blue while you use it. Looks good to me.

The ease of use is one of my favorite things about the player. Rather than being ONLY compatible with iTunes, Sandisk made it easy so you just drag and drop. You CAN use Rhapsody, Windows Media and Napster, but you can also just open the music folder and dump everything into the player with a simple click and a drag. The player also works the moment you plug it into the computer. Drivers are not needed for windows XP and above.

The fact that you can expand the memory is a nice touch. With a MicroSD/TransFlash slot on the side, you CAN buy small now, and expand it later on when you run into more money for the memory.

Lastly, none of that extra thickness was really used for achieving any of the above. The extra thickness was only for the better; it helps enlarge the battery compartment, which is home to a very juicy rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that just doesnt seem to run out of power. And the better news is, you don't need to pay Apple hundreds of dollars to replace it. Loosen the screws on the metal backing, and you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost.

And with all of that, you pay... less than the Nano.

So, if you've missed the iPod bandwagon, it's ok, because it's an expensive ride.

Really, the price just doesn't justify the functions that Sandisk managed to stuff into this thing.

It's small, black, and comes in sizes of 2, 4, 6 or 8Gb's.Read full review...

SanDisk is Superb

Easy to use. Has expandable memory uses 2Gb micro SD cards so you can have unlimited amount of music . Can record voice. Has an AM/FM tuner. Has a lighted display. Lots of features and the sound quality is excellent with a decent set of earphones.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: dwrinc

Much prefered to Nano.BUT Near Impossible to Fix.

I love this MP3 player! I works great, sounds great, and feels great.
I prefer it over iPod fpr a few reasons:

1. You don't need to use any program for syncronizing, just drag and drop. Musch faster.

2. Controls- For me, ipod's best feature is a weakness. It's touch sensitive control is inconvianr when I ride my bike, skateboard, or run. Sansa is just right.

3. Plus, not everyone and their dog has one. You don't look like a poser that way.

CON-
My only complaint is that when you bust the screen- you're screwed. There are no replacements offfered.Read full review...

Fair Media Player

OK eBay, it's my pleasure to leave my humble opinion about this product:

- Why you bought it?
At first because this device produced by famous company such as SanDisk

- What you like most about it?
High usability and easy to use
Long life battery and it's rechargeable
Most of Media players features and functions
High quality of manufacturing

- What you dislike about it?
No external mic jack facility

- Whether or not you would buy the product again?
Yes I will bay it again if I found another series had external mic facility

Thanks AllRead full review...

Forget aboout the iPod

I purchased this product after seeing it in a Christmas flyer. Why did I purchase this product? Well for many reasons: reliable company (SanDisk: huge manufacturer of memory and storage), features (FM radio, voice recording (both not on the iPod), capable of playing movies and photos, different bass settings for the music, and more), affordable pricing (around $120, but I got it for $80), attractive (according to SanDisk, the back cannot be scratched) and the front is a shiny, sleek black, and the ability to expand your memory with a SecureDigital Mini card slot (whatever it's called). The cons? Not much really: front is a fingerprint magnet (I recommend getting a protective case), dust can get into the screen easily (again, protective case), buttons are sometimes kind of flimsy, not great for viewing photos, and ditch those headphones (they are of horrible quality)!

Look no further! Grab a product from the e200 line today!Read full review...

SANDISK SANSA e260-great little player

Overall, this is a great little MP3 player. I bought it on e-bay, a refurb model. Great sound, easy to use, has nice FM radio with easy presets, video works fine,if you are ok looking at a small picture. I have had a minor problem with it locking up. It happened once so far (only had it two days). I had trouble unlocking it the easy way...so I had to take out/put in the battery. It reset, and it has been fine ever since. I would recommend it if you are buying it used for under $30. Directions, drivers, and updates are available on SanDisk website.Read full review...

Best choice for me...

First, let me say that I love Sandisk products. They are reasonably priced and they have always worked flawlessly for me.

Second, I was looking for an MP3 player to replace my 1GB e140 player (a fabulous little machine) beacuse I needed a higher storage capacity, and it would only go as high as 2GB. So I looked around and decided that I wanted another MP3 player (non-iPod because I don't like the way they work after playing with the various types that my friends own), and decided on SanDisk due to previous experiences with the brand.

What I wanted:
~easy to use
~easy to recharge
~would play all of my music
~decent battery life
~adaptable storage capacity

What I found with this device:
~very easy to use. I didn't even need the software they included - I just plug it into my computer and load the files onto the player. Easy peasy.
~easy to recharge, yet not so easy to recharge. This is only because I travel a lot, and it only comes with a USB hookup for recharging. I have a long daily commute and don't take my laptop with me, so I bought off-brand wall adaptors seperately which work perfectly for me. The USB hookup works beautifully for me... it just means I have to be near a computer. it also takes a while to recharge (my old player took AAA batteries, so I might be biased on this). The only complaint I have is that you cannot listen while it is recharging via the USB hookup - again, another reason to get the wall adaptor.
~plays the majority of my music. I do have some files that won't load, but it plays over 95% of my music, so I'm happy.
~decent battery life. So far, the only way I've run it completely flat was accidentally leaving it playing overnight. Recharging it during the day via the wall adaptor allows me to listen as it recharges.
~easy to change the storage capacity - just add a mini SD card... which I haven't needed yet, but they are in all of my local tech stores, so I know I can find one easily.

The only complaint I have overall is that there is a moving wheel (similar function to the iPod wheel) that irritates me sometimes, but not enough to stop using the device. I haven't used the earphones that came with it either - I had my own set that I prefer.

If you've had other SanDisk devices and liked how they worked, you will like this device.

Bottom line, it works well and it's less expensive than alternatives.Read full review...