* Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 500 songs * Watch your favorite video clips or share your photos on the 1.9-inch color screen * Digital FM radio with 20 preset stations * Voice recording with built-in microphone * Expand your existing 2 GB memory with the microSD/microSDHC slot
ia this better? slightly bigger display and double the memory for $2.56 more?
Sandisk Sansa 4GB Connect Media Player - SDMX8N4096KEA70 The Sansa Connect 4GB Media Player plays all of your favorite Music, Videos and Pictures. Key Features: 2.2" Color LCD Display, microSD Card Slot, Reads MP3, MP4, and WMA Files. (No WiFi Capability in This Model) - Shipped in OEM Packaging
halfasleep said: ia this better? slightly bigger display and double the memory for $2.56 more?
Sandisk Sansa 4GB Connect Media Player - SDMX8N4096KEA70 The Sansa Connect 4GB Media Player plays all of your favorite Music, Videos and Pictures. Key Features: 2.2" Color LCD Display, microSD Card Slot, Reads MP3, MP4, and WMA Files. (No WiFi Capability in This Model) - Shipped in OEM Packaging
eCost: Special Price: $27.99 plus $9.99 shipping. i can't tell you why but same piece on eCost is selling for 75.99 go figure
its still there as best as I can tell. I didn't notice it before but it's under "bargain countdown".
RazorTeeth
New Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 12:10a
halfasleep said: ia this better? slightly bigger display and double the memory for $2.56 more?
Sandisk Sansa 4GB Connect Media Player - SDMX8N4096KEA70 The Sansa Connect 4GB Media Player plays all of your favorite Music, Videos and Pictures. Key Features: 2.2" Color LCD Display, microSD Card Slot, Reads MP3, MP4, and WMA Files. (No WiFi Capability in This Model) - Shipped in OEM Packaging
eCost: Special Price: $27.99 plus $9.99 shipping. no its not better or even as good
the only thing it has going for it over the Fuze is Wi-Fi capability. and that is limited (in fact in this model it seems non existent). it has no Fm radio, no voice recorder, is much thicker and somewhat heavier. it also doesn't sound as good. its memory can only be expanded by 2 gigs more using a standard micro SD card. the Fuze's memory can be expanded up to 16 gigs more using a microSDHC (High Capacity) card. an 8 gig card will run you around $15 online. so...for around $50 you can have a 10 gig player with the Fuze
i have one....its perfect. and this is a GREAT deal. forget The Connect
I've been waiting for a deal on a new Fuze for a long time. At this price, I expected it to be refurbished, but it says this is new. That makes this a fantastic deal.
RazorTeeth
New Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 12:51a
it should also be noted this is one of the better supported players on the market. if anyone gets one update to the latest firmware and benefit from added features for audio enhancements, folder browsing, slotRadio compatibility, addeditional audio file support, and improved overall stability. updating is a total "drag and drop" affair. very simple
you can find lots more info at anythingbutipod forums or the Sandisk Sansa forum itself
Rockbox is also being worked on for porting to the Sansa Fuze and Clip players, if you're into that sort of thing.
Both the Fuze and Clip will record FM radio, which is rather unique. For audiobooks, both players have some unique playback features which make them fantastic for that purpose as well. The only knock on the Fuze is the connector is proprietary. I much prefer the standard USB connector on the Clip. But the microSD expandability is the real gem here IMO. The Fuze integrates internal and external memory in the GUI, which again is uncommon. The Creative players with SD slots do not integrate them, so you can browse either internal or external, but you can't sort both simultaneously. Integrated sorting is a feature that's usually relegated to the higher-end players, so to get that in such an affordable device is a treat.
if you are talking about sound quality, NO. sansa clip and fuze have better chips with great sound quality. bigger screen, yes. but who will really watch movie on that tiny screen anyway. even fuze need convert regular avi to its own fuze format, which is time-consuming process. I ordered one for sound quality and expendable memory with micro sd, which is dirty cheap now days.
halfasleep said: ia this better? slightly bigger display and double the memory for $2.56 more?
Sandisk Sansa 4GB Connect Media Player - SDMX8N4096KEA70 The Sansa Connect 4GB Media Player plays all of your favorite Music, Videos and Pictures. Key Features: 2.2" Color LCD Display, microSD Card Slot, Reads MP3, MP4, and WMA Files. (No WiFi Capability in This Model) - Shipped in OEM Packaging
Toddler said: Rockbox is also being worked on for porting to the Sansa Fuze and Clip players, if you're into that sort of thing.
yeah an official Rockbox "test" build is out for the Fuze, v.1. it has to be a Version 1, of course. also for v.2 e200 series players
but back to the Fuze...i doubt these are v.1 players. so, no Rockbox for them yet. however if some v.1's slip through or someone reading happens to have one and wants RB, here are the d/l's and instructions for install
RazorTeeth said: halfasleep said: ia this better? slightly bigger display and double the memory for $2.56 more?
Sandisk Sansa 4GB Connect Media Player - SDMX8N4096KEA70 The Sansa Connect 4GB Media Player plays all of your favorite Music, Videos and Pictures. Key Features: 2.2" Color LCD Display, microSD Card Slot, Reads MP3, MP4, and WMA Files. (No WiFi Capability in This Model) - Shipped in OEM Packaging
eCost: Special Price: $27.99 plus $9.99 shipping. no its not better or even as good
the only thing it has going for it over the Fuze is Wi-Fi capability. and that is limited (in fact in this model it seems non existent). it has no Fm radio, no voice recorder, is much thicker and somewhat heavier. it also doesn't sound as good. its memory can only be expanded by 2 gigs more using a standard micro SD card. the Fuze's memory can be expanded up to 16 gigs more using a microSDHC (High Capacity) card. an 8 gig card will run you around $15 online. so...for around $50 you can have a 10 gig player with the Fuze
i have one....its perfect. and this is a GREAT deal. forget The Connect
I purchased a Connect a few weeks ago. Wi-Fi is easily reinstalled by doing a firmware update, very easy to do. Picks up free Yahoo "radio stations" from your broadband wireless router to stream music by category, i.e., 80s music, 90s music, rock (33 stations), urban (18 stations), latin (5 stations), country (9 stations), jazz/blues (6 stations), etc. Very acceptable sound quality.
The Connect has an external speaker that is nice for kids, although speaker doesn't work on some of the refurbs. The Connect's memory CAN be expanded by 16GB using a microSDHC card. All kinds of good information at Sansa forums. Very bright screen, but all Sansa's are bright.
I also own a Clip. Music is slightly better on the Clip. I read the Clip's music is also better than the Fuze. If you're after the best music reproduction there is, buy a Clip. It is better than the ipods. The other Sansa's have very good sound, you won't be disappointed.
The Fuze being new is a definite advantage over the refurbed Connect. Either one is a great deal.
Obviously you guys have done your research! Any opinion on whether the sound quality on either the Clip or this Fuze would be better than my existing Sansa e250? Just wondering if it would be worth my while to upgrade...always in search of better sound quality! Btw I am running a ver of Rockbox on mine, if that makes a difference in sound quality over normal firmware, I don't know.
GMY said: I read the Clip's music is also better than the Fuze. I think whatever you read was wrong. The Clip and Fuze use the same sound chip and have identical sound quality. I've read that on several web sites, including the Sansa forums.
The sound quality is better than the e250. Anythingbutipod rates the sound quality on Clip and Fuze as "the best" sound quality on any player.
Do I need this? No. Do I feel guilty for spending money on something to get probably only slightly better sound quality OF A COMPRESSED Mp3 FILE? Yes. Will I buy it anyway? All Signs Point to Yes.
It's a great inexpensive Player - and handles 16MB microHDSC. The FM radio on mine doesn't pick up stations too well - but neither does my home stereo - so it might be a signal strength issue.
wmwelch
New Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 10:21a
I actually bought a refurbished Sansa Connect recently from eCost at $29.99 shipped which I received a few days ago. I bought it as a backup for the refurbished 4GB Sansa Fuze that I already had. I also have added a 16GB micro SDHC card to the Fuze. When I bought the Connect I was thinking that I would get essentially a slightly larger Fuze. I should have done my homework ahead of time and then I would not have been so disappointed. I really like that the Fuze can be charged from the USB port, and it charges in a reasonable time (usually @ 1 to 2 hours unless it is almost completely drained.) The battery life is about 24 hours. The Connect on the other hand has a max battery life (listening to music or audio books only) of about 12 hours. Also after having it connected to the USB port for about 2-1/2 hours, it barely registered a slight battery charge. After some further on-line research, I found that Sansa recommends only using the AC charger to charge the Connect, so charging via the USB port is really a waste of time. For the Fuze, I can copy files either directly to the micro sd card or in the Fuze fairly quickly. However, when I tried to copy files to the micro sd card while in the Connect, the transfer rate seemed ridiculously slow in comparison.
That being said I couldn't resist the deal on this "new" Sansa Fuze, and I can add in the 16GB micro SD card that I picked up from Frys for $27.99 after MIR (plus tax on the original amount since I live in GA), so the Fuze becomes an 18GB player. I listen to lots of audio books in MP3 format, so the Fuze is ideal for my needs. If I had it to do all over again, I definitely would have passed on the Sansa Connect deal.
It says the item is "New - Bulk Packaged". What does "Bulk Packaged" mean here? Does it mean it doesn't come sealed in a retail box and/or doesn't include certain accesories or documentation?
txsooner
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 12:32p
Wow. This seems to be a pretty sweet deal. I still have my e250, which still works fine, but with this price, I may have to get it....and can expand it to 16GB!
RazorTeeth
New Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 12:34p
conjett said: How easy it it to replace the battery in the Fuse? as someone has said, it can be done. you can find instructions and info at a couple forums. you have to disassemble the player and perhaps do some soldering. plus you have to track down a compatible battery, as Sandisk doesn't sell them. so its very much a DIY effort kbedwardz said: Obviously you guys have done your research! Any opinion on whether the sound quality on either the Clip or this Fuze would be better than my existing Sansa e250? Just wondering if it would be worth my while to upgrade...always in search of better sound quality! Btw I am running a ver of Rockbox on mine, if that makes a difference in sound quality over normal firmware, I don't know.
thanks i think its worth it. i have an e200 series player, Clip, and Fuze. both the Fuze and E200 are "rockbox'd" and i can hear the difference. music is louder, clearer, and has better sound separation or w/e its called on the Fuze. it has noticeably better sound dynamics. Clip is the same, although i notice v.2 Clip has fuller, richer bass at default audio settings then my v.1 Fuze and Clip
either that or i'm just hearing things!
budster said: It says the item is "New - Bulk Packaged". What does "Bulk Packaged" mean here? Does it mean it doesn't come sealed in a retail box and/or doesn't include certain accesories or documentation? most commonly it means no retail package and most likely no instructions / literature. it should come with the data / charge cable and earbuds. i have ordered "bulk package" stuff b4 and everything essential is included just as it would be in a retail box
the instructions are "quick start" with Sansa players, anyway. if you purchase you may want to d/l the complete owners manual online. its easy to find with google
This Sansa Fuze will be more than 2x the cost I paid buying the 2 GB Sansa Clip from the deal from OD a month ago. However the price compares show that it is the best deal for a new unit. Also the expandibility to possibly 16 GB makes this deal very intriguing. I'm tempted -- might just spring for one.
BTW I'm very pleased with my Sansa Clip.
Update: OK I'm in for one. My deal was $28.47 + $6.95 shipping = $35.42 shipped. Got in with about 1 hr to spare.
Would this still include a 1 year warranty even though it's being sold as a "New - Bulk Packaged" item? The site doesn't mention anything about a warranty.
its a class 2 card so probably not good for video. it comes with a USB card reader for older computers and has a 5 year warranty. so those are strengths. its basically the same price at Amazon but w/o the card reader. and other places on the web sell it for $20+ dollars more
so, its really not a GREAT deal, as you can get other 16gb cards for around $50. but not this one except at Amazon. same card at Newegg is $56 + shipping. so if someone is getting one AND they need or want a usb adaptor its a fair deal
Apparently, shnoop is actually sending out refurbished units (with a R etched into the lower right back of the unit). That's what I got. Not sure how to deal with this. Can't believe they blatently send out refurbished units when they were advertised as new.
It clearly says "NEW Sandisk Sansa 2GB Fuze Exandable MP3 Music / Video Player" and "New - Bulk Packaged" in the description and on my receipt. I'll dispute it with PayPal and AMEX and hopefully still get to keep the Fuze as karma.
Received mine today -- bubble mailer 1st class postage. Color = Black. Bulk packed & includes the earbuds & the "proprietary" USB cable. No "R" etched into the back of mine. Looks to be brand new to me. Pristine condition.
My battery charge was 52% or 57% right out of the package -- so I played the FM stereo radio for awhile. Reception & sound was good -- maybe even better than my Sansa Clip.
Mine came with Firmware version 1.01.15 Ran the Sansa Updater -- latest firmaware update is 1.02.26 --- got it & installing it.
I like it & plan to keep it. Can DL user manual via link from Sansa Forum. Thanks again OP.
microwiz
Addicted Member
posted: Jul. 13, 2009 @ 5:54p
Sad I missed it... but it's probably for the best, as my house is littered with Sansa mp3 players as it is
OMG! I thought I had a NEW unit because I didn't see the "R" etched on to the back. Lo & behold --- I just looked closer & now I do see the "R" etched faintly on the back. I may just keep it anyway. But this PO's me. The order confirm clearly says a NEW unit -- therfore this is fraudulent business practice. I e-mailed them like some of you guys did.
surely
Tired Member
posted: Jul. 13, 2009 @ 9:15p
mine is refurbished too
JDNO
Addicted Member
posted: Jul. 13, 2009 @ 9:48p
Same here. I see the "R" etched faintly on the back, also.
WoozyMoose said: Received mine today -- bubble mailer 1st class postage. Color = Black. Bulk packed & includes the earbuds & the "proprietary" USB cable. No "R" etched into the back of mine. Looks to be brand new to me. Pristine condition. I thought the same thing, but look closer. I had to get a flashlight out to see it. It's on the lower right corner of the back side. It's not raised at all, it's just the faint outline of an R.
The player looks to be pristine, but this does piss me off big time. Sansa doesn't provide any warranty at all for refurbished units, so I don't have the one-year warranty I thought I had (plus the extra year for using AMEX). Looks like I'll be collecting screen shots and disputing the charge.
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