SanDisk - e280 8GB MP3 Player Reviews

I am not computer illiterate. Most of the time I can hold my own ... but I am GenX and we are just not as up to date on all things technical like this younger generation. (My goodness, I think they must start learning this stuff in Kindergarten!)

Recently, I started thinking that I would like to have a MP3 player.  I sure don't want to be like one of those kids that has an Ipod  glued to one ear and a cell phone glued to the other, but I was starting to think that it would have its advantages.

I knew exactly what I wanted. I wanted an MP3 player that had an FM tuner and could record from FM and...

With a price point in the $110 to $130 range, this item is an exceptional deal.  I added a 2GB micro expansion card and now have a total of 10Gb - all flash memory, no hard drive.  This makes for exceptional battery life.

Not recommended for video playback as the screen is so small. But I do recommed the Altec Lansing docking station for music playback.  It sounds excellent, I also added a subwoofer (fairly hard to find) and really am pleased at the sound.

Pros:  Built in FM tuner, expandable memory slot, bigger screen than ipod, user replaceable battery, much cheaper - than an Ipod. 

Cons...

I'm a loyal iPod fan (since 2nd generation - when they were not Windows ready), but was looking for an MP3 player to leave at work.

Didn't want to spend for another iPod or Nano.  After looking around saw the Sansa.  The look and feel is similar to iPod.  Similar folder navigation and scroll wheel that is easy to use.

Sansa also has other features like FM Radio Tuner and Voice Recorder.  The e280 also has an Flash Expansion slot that can add up to 2GB (currently) onto the 8GB the player already has.

Better value when compared to a comparable Nano, and from a brand I trust (all my flash memory...

I bought this mp3 player as a gift for someone who is computer literate but not all that tech savvy--I put the music on it the first time. etc.  A few days letter I got a call saying that he was recording music with his ever so cool FM radio function and wanted to put a movie on it.  He now has expansion cards and is just loving this little device.  It is really sleek in design and has a nice size screen that is easy to read.  Stores photos, music, videos.  Very fun device.  I'm glad i bought it.

Sandisk e280 a great product.  It is easy to use and is very small.  The sound quality is very great.  I have used Ipod and for the money ther is no comparison to me the sansa product outweighs any other musical device.  It is durable and holds all my music.  Love this product