SanDisk Sansa m230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)
SanDisk Sansa m230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)
The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players add to SanDisk’s growing line of products for the audio market. Created by the leaders in flash memory, this flash-based model provides high-quality digital music playback at an affordable price. As a replacement to SanDisk original Digital Audio Player line, this improved look also includes Sansa’s excellent navigation: songs sorted by title, artist, album, genre as well as play list support. The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players are one of the first to provide Microsoft PlaysForSure Subscription support.Weighing not much more than its power source (a single AAA battery), the Sansa m230 512 MB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m230 includes FM radio and voice recording, a backlit LCD screen that displays ID3 tag information, support for multiple file formats, and full compatibility with most subscription services.
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| The Sansa M230 can hold eight hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 512 MB memory.
Detailed view of the basic controls. |
The Music LCD screen. |
The FM Radio LCD screen. |
Top Level Menu. |
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Take Your Music With You
The 512 MB Sansa M230 will hold approximately eight hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 16 hours of WMA tracks (at 64kbps). It’s compatible with MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats. The backlit LCD screen shows ID3 tag information for the currently playing track (song title, artist and album). Navigate the music on your player with ease, sorting by artist, album, song title, playlist or other criteria. With five equalizer types, you can optimize your sound for your favorite style of music, such as, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, and Custom (user-defined). Keep the music coming with up to 19 hours continuous playback using one AAA Battery.
FM Radio
The M230 includes a digital FM radio tuner for portable radio listening. Easily access your favorite stations by adding them to one of the 20 presets.
Voice Recording Included
Use the built-in microphone to capture interviews, classes, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record.
Peace of Mind With PlaysForSure
The SanDisk Sansa M230 digital audio player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you’ll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV’s Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
Ease of Operation
To transfer songs to the Sansa, simply connect the device to your PC via the included USB 2.0 cable. The device will appear as a drive in the Windows Explorer. Just drag and drop your compatible music files and be on your way. Additionally, use a variety of music software to move licensed music to the device. Works with Windows XP and Windows Media Player 9 or later.
What’s in the Box
Sansa m230 MP3 Player, Earphones, Armband and Case, AAA battery, USB 2.0 travel cable, CD with User Manual, and Quick Start Guide.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Very Pleased!
This product is very simple, convenient, and easy to use. I’m very pleased with this product.
5 Stars Great product
I requested this after reading many of the reviews and comparing with other similar products. I just wanted something to listen to while exercising, working in yard, and woodworking, etc. This little guy is perfect. I’ve used the strap to attach it to my arm, then run the speaker cable through my sleeve and out the neck to give me full range of motion with the cable flopping around and snagging on any tools I’m using.
5 Stars excellent low cost media player
i have two of the 512mb sansa players.
they are lightweight, easy to use and provide volume loud enough to shut out most other sounds.
a larger megabyte version of a similar sansa player didnt play loud enough for me and seem to play digital music files poorly.
i havent had that problem with this particular player.
i would say that the battery cover pops loose to easily but i fixed that with a rubber band around the player which does not impair function.
i have dropped that particluar player several times and it still works great.
i have no need for advanced functions and dont use additional features on this player - for some that may be an issue. mine are both used for excercise.
1 Stars It Sucked
I wanted something inexpensive for work purposes, when the product was delivered, it looked just fine for what I needed. I put the battery in, and nothing worked. So I went through a bunch of bullcrap. To make a long story short, I payed almost $24.00 to recieve this item,sending it back cost me another $5.00, and they decided to refund me $14.40 for a piece of junk that I never even got to listen to. So all together it cost me $15.00 to write a review for nothing but a hard time. I suggest you don’t waste your time on this item, or money.
4 Stars Perfect for kids!
Plenty of space for music and easy for my 5 and 7 year olds to use. They had a hard time keeping the ear buds in so I had to buy kids headphones but they love their “Ipods”!
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