Reason 1: The capacity
The development of flash memory ensures unimagined capacities. Modern MP3 player have partially up to 32GB flash memory. For Mini players such as the iPod Shuffle, the memory limit was limited to approximately 2GB. The clip, with its 8GB is because almost a giant ... However, the dimensions of the Sansa remain tiny, so the clip combines a large capacity with a small exterior.
Reason 2: The display
Few players have a mini display. And if they do, it's usually so microscopically small that it is tricky to recognize something. The Sansa Clip has a large enough screen to get donated, on which one can see an astonishing amount.
Reason 3: The clip
For many players, there are clips or other mounting options only optional; you just have to buy so. The clip is designed directly as a clip-player and has a sturdy clip on the back, which is also easily removable.
Reason 4: Operation
As Adenauer makes SanDisk "no experiments" and donated the clip a classic wheel, which can be operated intuitively. Much more astonishing that a separate volume control located on the right side is. That's good news because so one must not always wade through the menu in order to adjust the volume to.
Reason 5: The mini-USB port
While putting companies like Apple or Creative in-house connections, has the clip widespread Mini-USB port as a communication port. So if you lose the supplied cable, need not to worry: These cables are a dime a dozen and you get it at any electronics store for a few euros.
Reason 6: The Sound Quality
The trade press and relevant forums are unanimous: The clip has a sound quality that all Mini Player and also most of the larger MP3 players can only dream of. Crystal-clear sound, powerful bass and a pleasantly warm sound stand out the clip and let him become a real insider tip for audiophiles are. Anyone who wants to exploit the sound quality of this small sound miracle really, but need high-quality headphones, which would be likely to exceed the price of the clip. Basically, one is well served but also with headphones to the 20 as the Creative EP-360 or Sennheiser CX300. Only the supplied headphones are, as with almost all brands, rather moderate and do justice to the clip in any way.
7. The format support
SanDisk has a sympathetic ear for its customers and has made a few firmware updates the clip compatible with the space-saving ogg files and the high-class FLAC format. A plus point for those who find the quality of MP3 files is not enough.
8. Additional functions
Radio and recording features you are looking in this price range really vain. The clip has it, thus proving that you have to make any compromises in functionality only due to the small size.
9. Compatibility
The clip has two settings for the connection to the computer. You can leave either recognize him as a normal removable drive and then filling it like a USB flash drive, without having to rely on additional software. Or is it so that it is recognized as an MP3 player and therefore is compatible with most popular music programs (WMP11, MediaMonkey, Winamp, iTunes).
10. The Price
Last but Certainly not least: Less than 50 for a perfectly equipped mini player with 8GB storage ... that's a real bargain. Apple iPod Shuffle offers the same price only 2GB, no additional functions, no display and only average sound quality. And other players are not sufficient to connect with the value for money of the clip. Kudos!
The Sansa Clip is so very close to the penny!. It is suitable for:
- Audiophiles who will appreciate the good sound quality and format support
- Music lovers, where 2 or 4GB are enough
Want purists, who can do without video capabilities, but still not compromising on music reproduction -
- Bargain hunters, where overpriced design player does not come into the house
Everything done right, San Disk. Kudos!
