SanDisk - e280 8GB MP3 Player Reviews

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4.54 of 5 (by 13 users)

SanDisk - e280 8GB MP3 Player Review Summary

MP3 players are often judged by their sound quality and ability to hold a large amount of music and the SanDisk e280 8GB MP3 earns high marks in these areas. Reviewers say the sound of the music is great and they like the compact size of this MP3 player, as well as its numerous features and value for the money. The SanDisk e280 8GB MP3 offers many reasons to make it your own electronic device and users say things like “Features, Price, and Usability are Awesome” and “Holds a Lot for Less Money”. Some reviewers have pointed out that the SanDisk e280 8GB MP3 doesn’t have as much to offer as an IPOD and doesn’t look as nice. But the SanDisk e280 8GB MP3 is still a very good MP3 Player with many great things to offer including excellent sound and a compact size.

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SanDisk - e280 8GB MP3 Player Ratings and Reviews

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Awesome mp3 and video player

somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

JUN

2008

This is an awesome player for a very reasonable price. Great sound and good battery life.

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grummel
Pittsford, NY

So Easy! (And so many great features)

into easy to use gadgets, loving this product

MAY

2008

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...

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Rachel-in-Boise
Boise, ID

Freatures Price and Usability are Awsome

budget conscious, Daily exerciser, Every day computer user

DEC

2007

This is an awesome little player. It has all the features of the IPOD without the price tag. it blows away the Nano and is much more flexible. The music can be loaded with Media Monkey, Windows Media Player, or by dragging and dropping. It can support customizing by adding different themes to the screen. If are you a real computer geek you can load Rockbox. I have had the player for almost two years. I did have to have my first one replaced because the head phone jack went out. Working with Sandisk was pleasant and the switch went off without a hitch. I did not even have to give... review »

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smeakim
Aurora, CO

Better deal than an Ipod

a busy person, a music lover, Every day computer user, married, long-time computer user, looking for durability, music lover, not rich

NOV

2007

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.

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Barksfan
Graham, WA

Holds a lot for less money

daily driver, a dog owner, on-the-go, Every day computer user, a fan of clever plots, practical, not patient, Experienced Parent

NOV

2007

I bought this to use at work, where I am a data entry operator and get bored quite easily. I loved how much storage space the Sansa had, so I am able to load lots of music, audio books, and pictures to brag on my kids at break time. Haven't tried to load videos yet, as I can't watch videos at work. I paid $150 for this while comparable MP3 players, including ipod were upwards of $199. I replaced the earbuds to a more comfortable set--I wonder why they include those things, does anyone actually use them? I have had a few issues where I have had to reformat the whole thing more than once. ... review »

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DivaMom
Wichita, KS

Good player & good value (from an iPod user and fan).

music lover, very happy with this product, value conscious, not a fan of Wal-Mart brands, gadget lover

SEP

2007

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...

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jdchicago
Chicago, IL

Made a great gift

APR

2009

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.

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mollypups
Shelby, NC

Great bang for the buck - buy this rather than an iPod!

looking for durability, practical, long-time computer user, Love to eat out!, cost-conscious, loving this product, pc-user, music lover

NOV

2007

I couldn't be happier with my Sansa e280. It holds 8GB - I still haven't even come close to filling it up. It is very easy to use. I bought the Griffin iTrip and use it in my car mostly. Beats carrying CDs any day! I chose this over an iPod because you get the same GB for much less money. Also, the e280 offers an expansion slot and the ability to change the batteries yourself (unlike iPod). The only way it suffers compared to iPod is that there aren't as many accessories, but it has everything I need.

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forhym216
Harrisonburg, VA

easy to use, good price, lightweight

music lover

DEC

2007

i love my mp3 player. i've had several, and the sansa is by far the easiest to put music on and use. the dial that spins on the bottom to select where to go makes it easy to move around on the player. it holds tons of music, pictures, videos, etc., and even has fm radio. no additional software is needed to use this. it's lightweight, so it's not a problem to carry in hand or in a pocket. great value for the features it offers.

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pinkfeatherboa
Four Oaks, NC

Better than a Nano for the same price

value conscious, a music lover!

NOV

2007

I spent weeks on the internet doing research on mp3 players and I decided on the Sansa e-280. I have owned mine now for 3 months and not once have I had a problem with it. It has an FM turner built in, which was a major factor for me. Uploading songs was a breeze and with 8 GB there is plenty of room for uploading. There is not too much this this mp3 player won't do.

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CroshayLady
Hope Mills, NC

Small and versatile

Every day computer user, not a techie, into trying new things, pc-user, dog lover, willing to pay for quality, an online shopper, married

NOV

2007

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

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carncar
Norman, OK

Extremely easy to use

music lover, a busy person, a comparison shopper, a woman

NOV

2007

I am technologically challenged and figured this out easily. My husband has a Zen and I prefer my Sansa e280 much more. I have speakers on my desk at work that I plug into and the sound quality is great. Even my 8 year old doesn't have a problem working this.

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msallee
Anchorage, AK

I download podcasts from radio shows and listen wherever I am

a music lover, married, Every day computer user, music lover, looking for durability, a pet owner, a person who enjoys quality, cost-conscious

NOV

2007

I love using this Sansa SanDisk player, I download podcasts from my favorite radio shows and hook it up to my pc and in minutes it transfers to the mp3 player. My husband drives most of the time so whenever we have a long drive ahead of us I put in my ear plugs and listen to the inspirational words I downloaded from the cd's I have from Dr. Dyer, it's a great way to pass the time and learn something new. I also download video and watch movies too!

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liamann
Leominster, MA

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Brand Name	SanDisk
Product Name	e280 8GB MP3 Player
Features	Audio Player
Key Features	Storage Capacity 8 GB Number of Songs 2000 Family Line Sansa Main Storage Type Compact Flash (CF) Card Expansion Slots MicroSD (Transflash) Card
Audio Capabilities	Audio Format MP3 • WAV • WMA • ASF
Screen	On Screen Display ID3 Tag Info • Battery Level Screen Size 1.8 inch
Connectors	Interface USB
Other Features	Additional Features FM Stereo Tuner • Voice Recorder • Radio Recorder • Built-In Card Reader
Power Supply	Power Source Rechargeable via USB cable • Internal Battery Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery Battery Life Up to 20 hrs.
Dimensions	Width 1.73 in. Depth 0.51 in. Height 3.5 in. Weight 2.64 oz. Weight and Size Compact
Miscellaneous	Product ID 41011437 UPC 619659028893 Family Line Sansa
Product MPN	MPN e280R
Video Capabilities	Video Format MPEG-4 • MPEG-1 • MPEG-2 • WMV • AVI

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