SanDisk Sansa View SDMX10R Black (8 GB) Digital Media Player

I wanted to be able to listen to my mp3s in my car, but have a factory head unit that won't play RW discs. So I decided to buy an mp3 player I could use with an adapter. I first bought a little 2gb generic player that resembled the Ipod shuffle. But I found it difficult to use when driving because there is no LCD display to show what's playing. If you have alot of music, hitting "skip" over and over to find a song gets annoying to say the least. So I concluded my search for the perfect mp3 player (WITH an LCD display) when I came upon SanDisk's 8GB "Sansa View" here on ebay. It seemed an economical option considering all the features: It stores Music in Mp3 and WAV formats, Video in mpeg4 and H.264, Photos in all common formats, a voice recorder and mine also has an FM tuner (I believe it's "optional") so I can listen to the radio with it! It also has a micro SD card slot, which was important to me as I have alot of music already stored on micro SD cards. That also means you can expand the memory beyond the already huge cpacity. The Sansa View also comes in 16GB and 32GB. It has a click-wheel for volume control and to highlight selections. You can personalize the display with colors or wallpapars, and you can adjust the backlight and powersave options easily. It's slim and lightweight. It charges with the included USB adapter, but you can buy AC and travel adapters. The retail price is $149.99! I'll just say I got mine for less than $30. It was listed as "used" but I can't tell its ever been used as the headphones and charger were still wrapped up and packaged. I haven't had any problems with it yet and don't foresee any. The only thing even close to a con could possibly be the battery life. It does seem to deplete quicker than I'd hoped, but not so much that it's a problem and hasn't hindered my experience in any way. In short, I decided to write my first ebay review on the SanDisk Sansa View mp3 player because I'm tickled pink with my purchase and I'm so glad I searched ebay before going out and buying it at the retail price. I do think it's worth $149.00, but I can't bring myself to spend that much on a music player. Without the ebay option I would have had to buy a much inferior mp3 player and would never have known how awesome the Sansa View is. I highly recommend it to anyone in search of this type of product.

The Sansa View is a sleek yet simple MP3 player with video capabilities, perfect for consumers to enjoy their favorite movies and shows while on the go.

Specifications

General

Product Type
Digital player / radio

Digital Player Type
Flash based

Digital Player Functions
Radio, voice recorder, photo playback, video playback

Depth
0.4 in

PC Interface Supported
Hi-Speed USB

Audio System

Capacity
32 GB

Digital Storage Media
Flash memory - integrated

Supported Flash Memory Cards
MicroSD

Sound Output Mode
Stereo

Digital Video Playback
Yes

Digital Photo Playback
Yes

Supported Digital Photo Standards
JPEG

Additional Features
Built-in FM radio, voice recording, USB 2.0 compatibility

Built-in Display

Built-in Display
Color

Color Depth
65,536 color

Resolution
240 x 320

Diagonal Size
2.4"

Digital Player (Recorder)

Supported Digital Audio Standards
WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3

Supported Digital Video Standards
MPEG-4, WMV, H.264

Features
JPEG photo playback

Radio

Type
Radio tuner - digital - FM

FM Preset Station Qty
20 preset stations

Microphone

Type
Microphone - built-in

Connections

Connector Type
1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

Slot Provided
1 x microSDHC

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x USB cable

Battery

Battery
Player battery - rechargeable - lithium polymer

Included Qty
1

Run Time (Up To)
35 hour(s)

Battery Life Details
Video playback - up to 7 hour(s) ¦ MP3 playback - up to 35 hour(s)

System Requirements

OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP

Software Requirements
Windows Media Player 10

Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM, Hi-Speed USB port


VERY GOOD PALYER!!!

This is an excellant alternative to the more pricey iPod and Zunes. The menu is very easy to use, and the computer interface is super easy (windows media center drag and drop). The best part of all is the expandability (the micro SD slot). How is it that the most reasonably priced mp3 player has the most flexibility? Don't get me wrong, I love my iPod, but paired with a decent set of buds, the basic digital data differances between mp3 players is all about style (look and feel) - the music can be hard to distinguish (there are however, huge differences between earbuds and headphones). Used models of the View are easy to obtain on eBay and so far - if you are careful - they have given me excellant service. I say spend the money on a good pair of legitimate (authentic) earbuds or headsets and enjoy the listening. p.s. don't worry about buying used with (slightly or moderately) scratched screens. If you use these to play videos, you'll need your magnifying glass. Also many third party accessories work fine with this. Here's my secret - these go for (used) usually less than a used (or new) Sansa Fuze 8GB with the same capabilities - the View just has a larger size. Happy listening/viewing(lol)!

This is a sorry product compared to comparable items. I bought this and a Creative Zen, both refurbs, at about the same time and price. The Zen is far superior. It comes with dedicated media management software. The Sansa makes you use Windows Explorer or Media Player to transfer files. If you use Media Player all files are uploaded as DRM protected, whether or not they originally were. Thus you cannot see or manipulate them in Windows Explorer or other media software--like Roxio, etc. The Sansa screen is nearly invisible in outdoor daylight. The Zen has no problems. "Fast Forward" is a myth on the Sansa. To get to the middle of a 1 hour video involves holding down the FF button for SEVERAL MINUTES. It moves in like 30 second intervals at best. Neither the Zen or the Sansa allows you to use the SD card memory for DRM content, so the upgradeablility of either is not totally accurate. The Sansa does have better battery life, but that is because it completely blanks the screen after the preset period. The Zen merely dims the screen, but it is still readable under most conditions. An 8 GB refurb Sansa is an OK deal at $50 including shipping, but you'll be happier with the Zen at the same price point. A Sansa at $125 new is a joke. No wonder there are so many refurbs available.

is exellent and the price amazing good item to see video hear music put photo etc more cool a i can put a sd card with more memory