Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The Sansa e200 Series MP3 players are the created by the leaders in flash memory and provides everything you need for music, photo, and video clip playback. The very attractive, sleek design includes a 1.8 TFT color screen with advanced navigational features and an easy to use interface. You can also avoid scratches and cracks with the durable Liquidmetal backing. This Sansa e250 provides superior sound playback and supports Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music. The SanDisk Media Converter supports most image formats to enjoy photos and small personal videos. The Sansa e250 provides a microSD card slot for content portability. Up to 20 hours of battery life (based on continuous, standard playback of 128Kb MP3 files) microSD Expansion Slot - for additional Storage space Digital FM Tuner - with on-the-fly FM recording Voice Recording Minimum System Requirements - Windows XP Windows Media Player 10+ Intel Pentium class PC or higher CD-ROM Drive USB 2.0 Port 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Amazon.com Product Description:
You can take it with you. Keep your media in your pocket with the SanDisk Sansa e250 flash memory digital audio/video player with 2 GB of storage. This sleek, light device enables you to enjoy music, video, and photo slideshows on-the-go. Features include MP3 and WMA playback, Microsoft PlaysForSure support, FM tuner (with recording ability), voice recorder, and a bright 1.8' TFT color screen.

Sansa e200 series players mix great design and durability with an excellent user interface. View the e200 Series Demo.

Choose a Sansa e200-series player with the capacity that's right for you.

Form is Function
The Sansa e250 has a sleek, thin design with a large 1.8' TFT color screen for easy viewing. The strong alloy metal casing means the device is durable and scratch resistant. On the front, easy to use, backlit controls let you access what you want quickly and intuitively. The player also includes a microSD slot for expanding your memory capacity, and supports SanDisk TrustedFlash and gruvi content cards, which can be shared with mobile phones. The user-replaceable lithium-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of enjoyment.

MP3 Player
The Sansa e250 will play MP3, WMA, and secure WMA formats. Other formats can be converted using the Sansa Media Converter (included). The e250 also 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.

Video Player
View your favorite video clips anywhere, anytime. Use the included SanDisk Media Converter software to convert most popular video formats (such as MPEG-4, WMV, or DivX) into the MJPEG format playable on the e250.

Photo Viewer
Share slideshows of your favorite photos with your friends. SanDisk Media Converter also supports most image formats, allowing you to convert and downsize your images for display on the e250.

On-Board FM Radio
The e250 includes a digital FM tuner for listening to your favorite radio stations. Keep those favorites readily available by adding them to your presets. You can also record live radio on-the-fly for future listening.

Voice Recording
Have a thought you need to get down before it evades you? Use the built-in microphone to record voice memos. Capture interviews, classes, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record.

Choose the Capacity for Your Needs
The Sansa e200 series is available in capacities of 2, 4, 6, or 8 GB. Each model contains a the microSD expansion slot, meaning you won't be limited to internal memory capacity.

What's in the Box
Sansa e250 digital audio player, travel pouch and lanyard, stereo headphones, lithium ion rechargeable battery, USB cable, and quick start guide.



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Rating: - Great Product
This player is fantastic. It has a long battery life, and works great. I got a refurb version and I can't tell the difference between it and a new product. The only downside is there is only a USB charger, but this has not been a problem for me. I highly recommend the product, and suggest getting one of the silicone covers for it, makes the buttons easier to push and makes taking it to the gym a cinch.

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Rating: - Far greater than iPod
I use this at work.(and everywhere else) This item has far more features than the iPod, like FM radio, photos, and voice recording. It also has expandable memory so you can add and use memory cards to hold more items. I know that apple is more common and more pretty, but for the price this one is far superior for the price. For me personally, if I spend $300 or more, I am NOT taking it to work.

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Rating: - It just works!
I bought a refurbished e250 for around $30 a few months ago and I am completely satisfied. The battery life is just incredible compared to the two other MP3 players I've owned, which were AAA battery powered. The fact that this player cannot be charged except over the USB connection is really not an issue for me. The sound quality is very good for the audio books that I use it for. The output level is much better than what I've been used to. I use an FM modulator to feed my car stereo and the other MP3 players I've owned required me to crank the radio to hear them, but this one does much better.

The only thing I didn't really like about the player was the firmware. I had a hard time finding my way around playlists while on the player. Downloading using Windows Media Player however was a total snap. Luckily, I heard about the Rockbox open source firmware package (www.rockbox.org). Let me tell you, when you put that on you will never go back to the standard firmware (though you can if you like by holding down left when you turn it on).

I haven't bought a microSD card yet, but when I do I will laugh all the way to the bank at getting a quality 10GB player for around 50 bucks!

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Rating: - a cheap alternative
If you do not want to invest in an IPOD this is a good alternative.

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Rating: - review of sansa purchase
SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot (Black) I am truly happy I purchased my Sansa. I have only 2 regrets. 1. I am not "tech-savvy" and 2. An instruction booklet explaining all the options and details is not included. But, I wouldn't have any other MP3 player. Sansa e260 is easy to "figure out" and suits my desires perfectly. I enjoy listening to my FM Stations, the different types of music I enjoy as well as AudioBook downloads, while I am working around the house, gardening etc...I strongly recommend SanDisk/Sansa products.