SanDisk Sansa™ e250 (2 GB) MP3 Player

Pros: Good battery life, FM radio, sound quality, photos, does video

Cons: Quicktime video results in big files, radio menu hard to get out of

Bottom Line: Great for music, photos, and radio. Merely OK for video

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Pros: Expandable capacity, small, light, upgradeable firmware with Rockbox, simple, stylish

Cons: A few hardware glitches, limited functionality without firmware updates

Bottom Line: This player offers some great features and the potential for lots of storage space with a small price tag. With the Rockbox firmware, you'll end up with a stellar player.

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Pros: Inexpensive quality mp3 player. A great alternative to the iPod.

Cons: Does not work with iTunes

Bottom Line: If you don't want to use the iPod, then this is the player for you. It is expandable, as well as high quality. I supports most standard music formats.

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Pros: Easy Use - Great Looking - Quality Sound - Expandable - Voice Recorder FM Tuner

Cons: Only can charge through USB and must be the right USB version for full charge.

Bottom Line: I am not the most graceful of people and this player has not failed me yet. The Sansa e250 is a quality item that will fit into anyone's life style.

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Pros: Easy file transfer, Excellent sound, Great video, Great price, and Easy to learn.

Cons: No wall charger included and File arrangement.

Bottom Line: It is reliable, sturdy, FM receiver, huge video screen, voice recorder, plays videos, plays photo slideshows, replaceable battery, and above all else, sounds GREAT!

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Pros: Small, lightweight, easy controls, AAA battery gives long life.

Cons: Belt clip / case is separate, battery cover a little loose.

Bottom Line: Fantastically easy to use - no special software installation required! Plays files in folders, fits in the palm of your hand. Great deal but get them before they're gone!

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Pros: Price. Versatility. Video capability and other added value options. Solid sound quality.

Cons: Limited video capability in features/length of single video file. Cannot currently nest media file folders.

Bottom Line: iDo believe that this is the best unit pound-for-pound out there right now. Already a legitimate peer to the Apple products, firmware updates are adding new features regularly.

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Pros: Small size, long battery life, idiot-proof

Cons: Can't think of any.

Bottom Line: This player is good for the newbie to MP3 players. It is simple, easy to use, and easy to learn how to operate.

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Pros: FM Tuner included, plays easily, 20 FM presets, sound quality is good

Cons: non-athletic carrying case and strap, poorly written quick guide instructions.

Bottom Line: Final Grade: A. Easy to use, useful for long workouts, listening to audiobooks, favorite CD's, and FM radio. Holds about 12 to 15 hours of music

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Pros: Small size, great color screen, battery life (user replaceable), easy to load music and operate.

Cons: Minimal playlist support (minor), proprietary USB cable (nit).

Bottom Line: Best flash-memory player on the market. Buy it and just enjoy your music (photos and video) with no drama or fuss.

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