Typical price: £110
What is it: Flash MP3 player with FM radio
What we think: Although it's an affordable flash player with a decent smattering of features, the e140 won't win any awards for sound quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 June 2005
Tags: SanDisk, SanDisk Sansa e140 (1GB), audio quality, earbuds, tuner
We like:
Lightweight; supports DRM-protected WMA and Audible files; built-in FM tuner and stopwatch; decent navigational menus; expansion slot; attractive price
We don't like:
Poor scrollwheel for navigation and volume control; mediocre sound quality; no playlist support
You might also need:
AAA batteries; SD cards
CNET UK judgement:
The SanDisk Sansa e140 will be the pick for those looking for an affordable WMA-friendly player packed with more features than the Apple iPod Shuffle, but if you want top-notch sound quality, stick with the latter
Full review:
SanDisk's first MP3 player, the Digital Audio Player, amazed everyone by quickly becoming number two in market share, though still well behind Apple's iPod. According to an NDP report, the aggressively priced flash-based player had 6.2 per cent of the US digital audio market in February. So it's no surprise that the company's new Sansa e140 is already a highly anticipated release. It has an updated look and feel, 1GB of flash memory and comes with a decent set of features. Continue Reading...
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