SanDisk Sansa View review

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January 23, 2009

Posted by: Arny

"Avoid at all costs"

What I like:

Extendable and its size

What I don't like:

Most Things itb does not do what it promises

Review:

Having owned 3 versions of the Ipod currently using 5G, had two Samsungs and I also use a Blackberry for a phone as well as an MP3 player., but without doubt this is the worst piece of audio hardware I have ever come across.
I was very impressed when I first saw it, so much so, I bought three for friends for Christmas, only having to apologise after wards, particularly, as they had the same problems as I have had.

These findings are after installing the latest Firmware = 01.03.02a

1. Even though it falsely states on the box “AudioBooks” it does not recognise audio books, only if you purchase from Audible.com who without a doubt Sansa has a financial interest in.
2. Can take up to 5 minutes sometimes to Re-Boot or to start-up.
3. Agonisingly slow fast forward or rewind while in any mode including Podcast
4. No matter how careful you prepare the TAG information the Sansa View will randomly place chapters in the wrong order.
5. No Good emailing Sansa Support they will not reply.
6. They rely to much on the Sansa Forum to solve the many problems this equipment has
7. If you call via the telephone, for support, the guy at the other end sounds likehe would like to change his job
8. This piece of gear is so bad, it has forced me to write about it in this way, which nothing has ever forced me into this position before.
9. Do not buy it, you have been warned.