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SanDisk Sansa™ e280 (8 GB) MP3 Player
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Durable, Easy to use, Why I chose the SANSA E200 series
34 of 34 people found this review helpful.
I have owned several different mp3 players in the past but none of them really seemed to fit me and have all the features I want in a good MP3 player. Until I bought my Sansa E250 that is. The only other pleyer that even came close to the Sansa was the Creative Zen V plus. As Both players are able to play videos I find the Sansa player more durable and user friendly not even to mention the amasing design and easy to use turn click wheel. But overall My favorite part of the sansa is its software. In the past I was sucked into buying one of those "MP4" players and let me tell you it was the most slow, hard to use, and time waisting devices I have ever owned not to mention I didnt even have it a week before it quit working. I would never go with the Ipod nor would I buy any product from apple. The Ipods are not near as good as they sound and they are way overpriced.
The sansa player also comes in 4 different sizes, 2gb (E250), 4gb (e260), 6gb (e270), and 8gb (e280).
When I went to buy a mp3 player, Sansa was the clear choice for me.
I have now had it for almost a year and still works like new.
Pros:
1- Great turn click wheel.
2- Nice shiny smooth design.
3- Very easy to use and very user friendly.
4- Fast processor and you do not need to wait for songs to load.
5- Plays clear smooth videos.
6- Very nice screen that is good for viewing photos and movies.
7- Nice metal back that makes it very durable.
8- easy to setup and sync with the computer.
9- Good computer software for converting videos.
10- small, it fits nicely in your pocket.
11- battery lasts long.
Cons:
1- Weighs more than some players because of the metal back.
2- Not the best charger port. You may need to buy another charger after a while.
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The sansa player also comes in 4 different sizes, 2gb (E250), 4gb (e260), 6gb (e270), and 8gb (e280).
When I went to buy a mp3 player, Sansa was the clear choice for me.
I have now had it for almost a year and still works like new.
Pros:
1- Great turn click wheel.
2- Nice shiny smooth design.
3- Very easy to use and very user friendly.
4- Fast processor and you do not need to wait for songs to load.
5- Plays clear smooth videos.
6- Very nice screen that is good for viewing photos and movies.
7- Nice metal back that makes it very durable.
8- easy to setup and sync with the computer.
9- Good computer software for converting videos.
10- small, it fits nicely in your pocket.
11- battery lasts long.
Cons:
1- Weighs more than some players because of the metal back.
2- Not the best charger port. You may need to buy another charger after a while.
Be sure to vote on the helpfulness of this review to keep me posting.
Thanks, For reading
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Solid, dependable, easy to load and navigate PLUS......Review created: 07/07/07(updated 07/30/08)
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16 of 16 people found this review helpful.
The SanDisk Sansa e280, (and the whole e200 series), portable multimedia player has just about everything right for portable music, picture and video playback. We love ours! We shopped around and tried the Creative 30GB but it had poor navigation and was not dependable. The Apple in the home, (our 3rd one still works - first 2 had to be replaced), had good sound and navigation but lacked FM radio, lacked user changeable battery and required the iTunes file converter to convert my own music into the the iPod format so no copy & paste or drag & drop was possible with that unit. The Zune, while not tried, compared on paper similar to the iPod in that it also required file conversion into a proprietary format and lacked a user changeable battery.
The Sansa has great navigation, a solid feel, great sound, simple Windows Explorer drag-n-drop capability, FM receiver and a user changeable battery. In the Creative, Microsoft and Apple 30GB models, you have to send your player in to have the factory install a new battery - for a large fee ($60 to $112 - can vary by device)! The Apple does not offer FM radio on ANY models.
The Creative, Apple and Microsoft all play songs using their different proprietary extensions while the Sansa e200 series players can play MP3, WMA, AAC and RAX files with no conversion necessary. Shows up as an additional drive on your computer when connected via the included USB 2.0 cable. There is included software to convert many graphic (pictures), and movie/video files into your player.
The Sansa e280 is an 8GB flash type memory player, not a hard drive based player. This means that it will have a smaller capacity than hard drive based players but it zips from one song to the next INSTANTLY and does not have that clicking and waiting while a hard drive indexes. I've loaded around 730 MP3's, mostly at 320kbs. Also have some photos and 6 Pixar short films on it, (for the kids). The 8GB capacity was a good fit for us.
The SanDisk Sansa shows up as an additional drive on your computer when you plug it in using the included USB 2.0 cable. By opening Windows Explorer, you can COPY / PASTE or DRAG / DROP music files to, and from, your player. It does not get any easier than that.
The battery life is great! Don't know how long a charge lasts as I've never been low on power yet. The 1.8 inch full color screen is great for seeing what you want to play and for looking at movies and photos. I do not recommend loading in full length movies to be viewed on this screen but it could be done - but this would also load up the memory very quickly.
Navigating the menus and playing files is simple and intuitive. Requires a little push you can feel so you can change songs while the unit is in your pocket. Does not have that soft touch style buttons that might accidentally get pressed.
The sound is perfect using the included earbuds at higher volumes. Good headphones or earbuds can be purchased that will allow outstanding sound quality at all volume ranges. We also plug ours into a speaker dock that also charges the unit. It works great and has great volume for its size.
THE BOTTOM LINE
We shopped around and this is the BEST portable music player with photo and video playback capabilities there is. If in the market for a portable multimedia player, the SanDisk Sansa e280 is the one to get.
UPDATE 1/2007 - The new Sansa View is the same as above but this one requires you to send to factory for battery replacement.
The Sansa has great navigation, a solid feel, great sound, simple Windows Explorer drag-n-drop capability, FM receiver and a user changeable battery. In the Creative, Microsoft and Apple 30GB models, you have to send your player in to have the factory install a new battery - for a large fee ($60 to $112 - can vary by device)! The Apple does not offer FM radio on ANY models.
The Creative, Apple and Microsoft all play songs using their different proprietary extensions while the Sansa e200 series players can play MP3, WMA, AAC and RAX files with no conversion necessary. Shows up as an additional drive on your computer when connected via the included USB 2.0 cable. There is included software to convert many graphic (pictures), and movie/video files into your player.
The Sansa e280 is an 8GB flash type memory player, not a hard drive based player. This means that it will have a smaller capacity than hard drive based players but it zips from one song to the next INSTANTLY and does not have that clicking and waiting while a hard drive indexes. I've loaded around 730 MP3's, mostly at 320kbs. Also have some photos and 6 Pixar short films on it, (for the kids). The 8GB capacity was a good fit for us.
The SanDisk Sansa shows up as an additional drive on your computer when you plug it in using the included USB 2.0 cable. By opening Windows Explorer, you can COPY / PASTE or DRAG / DROP music files to, and from, your player. It does not get any easier than that.
The battery life is great! Don't know how long a charge lasts as I've never been low on power yet. The 1.8 inch full color screen is great for seeing what you want to play and for looking at movies and photos. I do not recommend loading in full length movies to be viewed on this screen but it could be done - but this would also load up the memory very quickly.
Navigating the menus and playing files is simple and intuitive. Requires a little push you can feel so you can change songs while the unit is in your pocket. Does not have that soft touch style buttons that might accidentally get pressed.
The sound is perfect using the included earbuds at higher volumes. Good headphones or earbuds can be purchased that will allow outstanding sound quality at all volume ranges. We also plug ours into a speaker dock that also charges the unit. It works great and has great volume for its size.
THE BOTTOM LINE
We shopped around and this is the BEST portable music player with photo and video playback capabilities there is. If in the market for a portable multimedia player, the SanDisk Sansa e280 is the one to get.
UPDATE 1/2007 - The new Sansa View is the same as above but this one requires you to send to factory for battery replacement.
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ExcellentThis product works perfectly and I am totally enjoying it. It arrived promptly and was exactly as described. Great experience with this product.
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The catchy Sansa e280 MP3 playerReview created: 09/03/08
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Hi fellow eBayers, specially those considering to purchase the SanDisk Sansa e280 8GB MP3 Player. I learned to record music on a reel to reel recorder my dad had about thirty years ago, so this iPod and Zune technologies are pretty weird to me.
I purchased the Sansa e280 because it offers the option of record voice messages. My one-year old son is learning to talk and I want to have his first words for posterity. When the MP3 player arrived, it included the battery, USB cable, headphones, and of course, the MP3 player. It did not include any CD with instructions or software. I found the item resonably easy to use, given the fact that I had no instructions. You can download the instructions from the Sanasa internet site, in several languages, in PDF format. The Sansa internet site offers other software you may find interesting to work with your Sansa e280. You should know that your Windows Media Player must be Version 10 or higher to use the MP3 player with your PC. Otherwise, it won't work, so check your media player version before purchase. It includes some preloaded music that I found terribly poor. You can remove that music through Windows Media Player or accessing the dvice through My Computer. Sorry, I don't know the process with Mac. The sleek design is pretty cool, as well as are the menu icons! It includes a speed button to start a voice recording, which I think is the best feature. It is also able to show pictures and play videos. Headphones sound is crystal clear! Overall, I rate it good. I may update it as excellent when I fully understand the item.
I purchased the Sansa e280 because it offers the option of record voice messages. My one-year old son is learning to talk and I want to have his first words for posterity. When the MP3 player arrived, it included the battery, USB cable, headphones, and of course, the MP3 player. It did not include any CD with instructions or software. I found the item resonably easy to use, given the fact that I had no instructions. You can download the instructions from the Sanasa internet site, in several languages, in PDF format. The Sansa internet site offers other software you may find interesting to work with your Sansa e280. You should know that your Windows Media Player must be Version 10 or higher to use the MP3 player with your PC. Otherwise, it won't work, so check your media player version before purchase. It includes some preloaded music that I found terribly poor. You can remove that music through Windows Media Player or accessing the dvice through My Computer. Sorry, I don't know the process with Mac. The sleek design is pretty cool, as well as are the menu icons! It includes a speed button to start a voice recording, which I think is the best feature. It is also able to show pictures and play videos. Headphones sound is crystal clear! Overall, I rate it good. I may update it as excellent when I fully understand the item.
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sandiisk e280 mp3 playeri love it because it is small and light and has many functions. a lot of storage and removable battery.
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SO FAR, SO GOOD, QUICK SHIPPING!Review created: 08/24/08
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EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! THE PRICE WAS RIGHT. THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Good MP3 Player1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The good
- Simple and easy to use
- No software to install for Transfering MP3 files.
Desired features
- Wall Or Car charger.
- Protective case.
- Simple and easy to use
- No software to install for Transfering MP3 files.
Desired features
- Wall Or Car charger.
- Protective case.
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SanDisk Sansa™ e280 (8 GB) MP3 PlayerReview created: 08/08/08
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Bought for son-in-law as a gift. He will get it in 3 weeks.
Appears to be in good working condition.
Appears to be in good working condition.
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Just as descrived no tricks A++++Review created: 08/06/08
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it is as described and pretty fast delivery i woudl buy again from the seller tanks ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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8 gbs of great music!!! Nice Sandisk!!Review created: 07/17/08
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Love the product,and great buy from seller.Great from downloading pics and vids and has great memory. Very user friendly and I think as good or better than the Ipod.A must for music lovers and a great product from Sandisk!!
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New Mp3 PlayerGood service on the shipping quickly. Brand new in the box. No problems.
Thanks for being a good sale
Thanks for being a good sale
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JUST LOVE THIS MP3Review created: 06/20/08
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This brand came recommended from a family friend. Said he has messed around with ipod and some other brands then had the occasion to work with a Sandisk. He said the ease of operation was incredible. So we got one with 4 gigs and liked it so much that when this one came up on auction, I bidded until i got it. No regrets so far.
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Sansa e280 MP3 PlayerI purchased an iPod before I bought this. The one thing that caught me off guard was no custom EQ. This Sansa has a custom EQ and I couldn't be happier with what I'm hearing now. I wasn't using my iPod primarily for this reason. When you don't hear songs right with any EQ preset provided, in the end, you will use the product less and less until you never use it.
I like the fact that there is no need for an iTunes like software to load content, one less bloatware on my PC. I like the more solid construction as well, it feels like it can take more abuse. There is a micro-SD expansion slot which allows you to add memory, a very forward looking design and you won't have to buy a new mp3 player as soon as you would with the iPod.
On the down side, I do like the wheel better on the iPod and it seems that navigating menus is more intuitive.
I like the fact that there is no need for an iTunes like software to load content, one less bloatware on my PC. I like the more solid construction as well, it feels like it can take more abuse. There is a micro-SD expansion slot which allows you to add memory, a very forward looking design and you won't have to buy a new mp3 player as soon as you would with the iPod.
On the down side, I do like the wheel better on the iPod and it seems that navigating menus is more intuitive.
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better than Ipods!I love this thing! Video, music radio voice and no add ons!! I love the micro chip for more space. I have about 5 mp3 players and 2 of them are e280s, these two get all my time! As a person with over 56,000 songs I need players that do what they say they do. A little upset that there is not much in the accessories department, but apples got that market
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Great description and item as described. no surprisesfirst of all i trust this seller as i have purchased b4. totally honest about his products.I like the sandisk over some creative products like the micro. after awhile the micros sensitivity on selecting the options of music,playlists if too sensitive where the sandisk is great. will buy another one again as soon as the seller comes up with another listing.
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SanDisk Sansa™ e280 (8 GB) MP3 PlayerReview created: 06/08/08
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I had bought a sansa e280 for myself a while back, reasons why I bought it was the price for a mp3 player that had that much storage on it. The sound quality is great. But the reason why I bought another one was because my fiancee wanted a mp3 player. So I got her one like mine and she loves it.
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awesome gadget!Review created: 06/05/08
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This sleek looking device is better than any ipod. It is cheaper and more convenient to set up. You just plug it into the computer and transfer files. There are no complicated downlaods in order to get the device to work. The siund is excellent and it has the wheel feature that ipods have to adjust volume and to scroll through the songs. It also has a recording option. I highly recommend this.
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sandiskReview created: 05/10/08
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I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE Sndisk and would recomend this co to other people. the unit was complete but for the sofe ware disk,
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5 Stars!Review created: 05/01/08
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I have owned two of these little players and I'm definitely a lifelong Sansa lover. It has really good battery life, the interface is easy to understand, I LOVE that it has a recorder and I would recommend it to anybody. Mine is currently holding 950 songs and I still have 2GB left. And the way it handles videos is impressive. I would recommend this player to anyone who was looking to buy an mp3 player. It's small and so durable, I've dropped mine a handful of times but it has yet to exhibit any signs of slowing down.
Great little player!
Great little player!
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great productthis player is very user friendly, downloading music is just point, drag and drop. i love the sound and the fact that the battery plays forever on full charge.i also love that this device is expandable depending on what size micro sd card you want to use. i read many reviews before buying this and they were mostly all right. i have not one complaint. this is one of the best purchases i have made in a long time.....
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SanDisk Sansa™ e280 (8 GB) MP3 PlayerEcellent Sound, really easy navigation. I am really happy with my purchase. I researched several MP3 Palyers and I think this has the most fuctionalty and also has an FM Tuner which most MP3 Players don't come with.
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Great product!Very easy to navigate, lot's of playlist/album/artist options for playback. User friendly, able to be upgraded with firmware. Lot's of options and aesthetically pleasing to look at. I love the rotating bar for the volume, one of the best features, you can poke your hand in your pocket and scroll the volume quite easily. A winner for me.
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best mp3 player i've hadfirst of all it looked great, battery life if very long, could create ur own playlists easily....haven't fully explored it since i just got it but so far it makes everything simple....arguably the best mp3 ive had and i hve had a lot
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Perfect in every wayI got this after reading online that the newer version 2 of these e200 players has the same superb sound quality as the Sansa Clip due to having the same sound chip. Version 2 will have a small v2 after the model number on the back of the player (for example, e280v2). I have not been disappointed at all - all types of music sound great, even classical music, which I think is the ultimate test for any mp3 player. Absolutely no electrical noises coming from the player at low volume or mute. My last mp3 player emitted a buzzing static noise even when not playing music (the Samsung YP-U3). I'd recommend getting a screen protector however, the polished plastic scratches easily as with most DAPs. A silicone case - the kind that protects the buttons too - makes the buttons a lot easier to press. Big plus: user-replaceable battery. Unlike most mp3 players nowadays, when the battery begins failing in a couple years (it certainly will), you won't have to toss it - just get a new battery for under 20. I think the replaceable battery definitely gives it an edge over the newly released Sansa Fuze.
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Great little machine for the moneyReview created: 03/18/08
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This is a great machine for the money. The only problem we had with it was we filled it up immediately and it was very hard to work with at that point. It had duplicated some songs and so it was at its memory limit. This was the perfect MP3 player for our 8 year olds birthday gift. He loves music and only had a 512 player. This is easy for him to navigate plus it has the built in fm tuner and recordable features. He can find the songs he wants to listen to but it is small enough for him to carry safely.
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SanDisk players E200 series.Review created: 03/12/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Well the V1 series can be upgraded with custom firmware that takes this average mp3 player to a superior mp3 player. These sansa players are not tied to any DRM laden software like Itunes or Zune services. The battery life is acceptable for my needs, It might be short if you are constantly using it. I would say 6-8 hours between charges. Enough to last the day. They are not without their flaws though. The usb cable is proprietary so DON'T lose it. Another issue is that it gets a tad bit laggy when scrolling through large collections of files. Thats why its not getting a perfect rating from me.
Overall I love the E200 series mp3 players. They have served me well.
Overall I love the E200 series mp3 players. They have served me well.
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