Typical price: £60
What we think: Exceptional value and user-friendly features make it a good choice for first-timers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 November 2006
Tags: SanDisk, SanDisk Sansa c250 (2GB), digital music, WMA files, earbuds
We like:
Exceptional value; FM radio; voice recorder; photo viewer; built-in MicroSD slot; user-replaceable, rechargeable battery; navigating menus is a breeze
We don't like:
Menu interface is boring; subpar screen quality; sound quality far from impressive; no video support or album art viewing; proprietary USB port; no 4GB version
CNET UK judgement:
Thanks to its exceptional value and user-friendly features, the SanDisk Sansa c250 is an acceptable choice for youngsters and first-timers -- but more sophisticated users would be better off shelling out more for a better player
Full review:
SanDisk knows how to produce affordable MP3 players, which is probably why value-conscious music lovers have made the Sansa range the second most-popular devices in the US market (behind Apple's iPod range). The company's latest release is the Sansa c200 series, successor to the c100. Continue Reading...
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