James Kim,
August 28, 2006
Of course we're talking capacity, and who knew SanDisk would be such a dominant player? The number two MP3 player brand (and stockpiler of vast amounts of flash memory) has messed with the flash-player market status quo by offering an 8GB version of its feature-packed Sansa e200 series for $250. With a Micro SD card, the e200 series can be expanded an additional 2GB. Last we checked, $250 also got you a 4GB iPod Nano. Even the 6GB Sansa e270 is cheaper at $220. Though we expect more 8GB and higher flash players to follow (especially from Apple), the solid-state capacity king is still SanDisk. If you want a player that's compact, feature filled, and with no moving parts, check out this list.
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| The Bottom Line | The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series. | The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series. | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | If you're looking for a tiny, well-built, color-screen MP3 player with excellent sound, the Samsung YP-Z5 is a great choice. Just make sure that you're comfortable with the touch-pad controller before you buy. | The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value. | The Meizu Mini Player is a quality MP3 player with a sleek design, good sound, and useful features, but fans of DRM-hawking music stores should steer clear. |
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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
| Display type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
LCD 2.4 in |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WMA MP3 |
WMA MP3 |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WMA MP3 |
WMA WAV ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM 9) Audible MP3 |
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| Digital Player total harmonic distortion | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
0.05 % |
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| Software type |
SanDisk Sansa Media Converter |
SanDisk Sansa Media Converter |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
Drivers & Utilities |
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Creative MediaSource Player Creative MediaSource Organizer Creative Media Explorer |
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| Device type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Portable media center |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
1.7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in |
1.7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.7 in x 0.5 in x 3.5 in |
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in |
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Black |
Black |
White |
Silver |
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