Danzilla said:So, rockbox is a replacement OS/firmware? Does it still handle things like the FM tuning and the voice record function?
You can use Rockbox as either a replacement or additional OS. If you still want the original firmware, you can set up your player for dual boot (either Rockbox or Sansa). "Yes" to your second question.

I received mine about a week ago and it's been great... I bought it mainly for Overdrive Media audiobooks from my library so I can't Rockbox it, though I might do it in the future. Right now I'm happy with it. I've already filled it up with TV episodes and audiobooks.

I went back to froobi today to buy another one as a gift for my mother in law and it seems the Rockbox coupon is dead. Reading this forum, it seems the coupon comes and goes so I hope if i keep trying daily, it might come back.

Thanks OP! Green for you.

jebbyjoy said:I bought it mainly for Overdrive Media audiobooks from my library so I can't Rockbox it, though I might do it in the future.
Ah, but you can.
RockBox supports dual-boot.
See the manual.
3.1.3. Starting the original firmware
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware, press and hold the Left button while turning on the player.

TheDuk... Thanks! I've heard about dual booting with Rockbox. It's really tempting now that you mentioned it again. But I will have to gauge my usage after a month or so. I don't think I have bought any gadget in the past two years that I haven't either flashed or hacked (sometimes just for the challenge but not necessarily needed) so this is definitely bugging me. It sounds like a weekend project. Gotta go... I just found out about a wootoff.

Wrapping up work, rocking to Bob Marley's 'No Woman No Cry' in my ears...
I love it!
...still too scared to rockbox my sansa
Have a nice weekend y'all~

Was out of stock for a little while. Back now. $15 off still good. Have to wonder if maybe 2GB model for $30 is a better deal when you can just expand either with the micro-SD cards...

Got mine yesterday. Nice little unit. Thanks, OP.

Got mine a week ago & love it so far... replaces my iriver 256mb unit. Love Rockbox & its game feature & other apps as plugins! Still learning how to use all the features, and only a couple drawbacks compared to my ol' iriver ifp790: no line-in for ripping from analog sources; proprietary battery limits range-must be near a usb port to recharge periodically. Otherwise, I like it with the expanded feature set. Read that Sansa was 1st mfcturer to endorse Rockbox & promoted it! Thanks for the heads-up on this deal.

In for one... I hope it works well with audio books and podcasts.

rubicinc said:Considering that these units were made in China, the quality was crap to begin with. I doubt that the quality of refurb can be much worse than of the new units.

it all depends on how much it will be sold , not where it's made. pls stop bashing when taking adavantage of the low price..