Wednesday, May 7, 2008
A Different Viewpoint: The SanDisk Sansa View
Posted by Doug Raeburn in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 02:00 AM
Product Category: MP3/Video Player
Manufacturer: Sandisk
Where to Buy: Amazon [Affiliate]
Price: Starts at $129 USD for 8GB model
Specifications: Please refer to the Sandisk website
Pros:
- Excellent sound quality;
- Large, bright and crisp screen;
- Expandable memory;
- Works with subscription music services like Rhapsody;
- Great value.
Cons:
- Not the smallest player out there;
- Videos have a slight green cast;
- Supports only .jpg photo format.
Summary:
In the minds of many people, the name iPod is synonymous with MP3 player. But savvy consumers know that there are many excellent alternatives. One such alternative is the Sansa View by Sandisk. This flash player is designed to provide a good measure of the features of the hard drive-based iPod Classic at prices that compete with the iPod Nano. Can lots of features at an affordable price make up for the lack of the iconic iPod name? Read more...
