SanDisk Sansa Connect 4GB

The Sansa Connect is a Wi-Fi music player by SanDisk who teamed up with Yahoo to offer a media player that syncs up with Yahoo Music and other internet radio stations. The media player can connect to any wireless network and stream music or photos. The player also syncs up with Flickr so you can view your photos on-the-go. You can also expand the 4GB memory size with a MusicSD card.

SanDisk Sansa Connect 4GB
MSRP $249.00
Release date April, 2007
Brand SanDisk
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
8 reviews
61
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mixed
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4 positive
2 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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SD slot to expand capacity
+6agreedisagree

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Internet radio (no subscription required)
+5agreedisagree

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Connects with Flickr
+4agreedisagree

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easy to use user interface
+2agreedisagree

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Yahoo! Music compatible - downloads songs directly from Yahoo! Music playlists (subscription required)
+1agreedisagree

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WiFi Connectivity
+1agreedisagree

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Lightweight (2.8 oz)
+1agreedisagree

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Continues to play music while charging or connected to PC
+1agreedisagree

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Scroll wheel makes it easy to navigate the menu
+1agreedisagree

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Good sound quality
+1agreedisagree

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easy to setup (only file manager drag and drop is available) through either a card reader or the included USB cable
+1agreedisagree

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Requires no special cables.
+1agreedisagree

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Built-in speaker so the kids don't have to mess with wires and I can keep track of the volume.
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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Doesn't connect to PC wirelessly
+3agreedisagree

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now quite dated looking
+2agreedisagree

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limited capacity
+1agreedisagree

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uses DRM - annoying with its required license renewals
+1agreedisagree

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cannot download specific songs from Yahoo! Music
+1agreedisagree

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Yahoo service has been discontinued
+1agreedisagree

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Can't play video files
+1agreedisagree

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Scroll wheel is not very accurate and often over or under-scrolls
+1agreedisagree

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No built-in mic
+1agreedisagree

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No built-in FM tuner
+1agreedisagree

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No Mac support
+1agreedisagree

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quite hard for a 4 year old to operate. The button is a little difficult to push, and must be held down for a couple seconds to do anything but pause the playing
+1agreedisagree

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Shuffle (hold button and shake) doesn't actually choose a random track, it just skips a few (1-3?) tracks in the playlist.
+1agreedisagree

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It eats batteries fast, and when low acts erratically.
+1agreedisagree

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The battery/SD cover seems to be a loose fit and could potentially come off too easily.
+1agreedisagree

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Not rechargeable.
+1agreedisagree

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No video playback
-2agreedisagree


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SanDisk has been trying to get a piece of the iPod pie since the introduction of their Sansa series, although the response has been lukewarm at best. By teaming up with Yahoo, the two companies have found a way to compete against Microsoft's Zune and ostensibly, Apple's iPod. This player is very sensitive to the adoption of Wi-Fi networks so the market is currently pretty small, although this is set to grown in the next year.

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Comments

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1.  avatar Erik said:

I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I LOVE INTERNET RADIO! It's just a matter of them not being put out of business because of new copyright legiscrapilation.

Awesome idea.
Apr 09, 2007 5:51pm
2.  avatar Infomaniac said:

If you are concerned about Internet Radio, check out this petition at SaveInternetRadio that makes it easy to email your representatitives in Washington. As for the Sansa, this product looks very interesting and gets a very good review on Cnet. A definite must watch item!
Apr 23, 2007 9:02am
3.  avatar keenfrenzy said:

The "con" about it not having video playback is incorrect. They released a firmware update long ago to correct this, and you can download the video converter from SanDisk's website.
Jul 10, 2008 10:39am
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Reviews

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ralli

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May 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
54
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • easy to use user interface
  • WiFi Connectivity
  • Lightweight (2.8 oz)
  • Continues to play music while charging or connected to PC
  • Scroll wheel makes it easy to navigate the menu
  • Good sound quality

Cons

  • now quite dated looking
  • Can't play video files
  • Scroll wheel is not very accurate and often over or under-scrolls
  • No built-in mic
  • No built-in FM tuner
  • No Mac support

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Yale

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May 4, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
44
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • Internet radio (no subscription required)
  • easy to use user interface
  • Yahoo! Music compatible - downloads songs directly from Yahoo! Music playlists (subscription required)

Cons

  • now quite dated looking
  • limited capacity
  • uses DRM - annoying with its required license renewals
  • cannot download specific songs from Yahoo! Music
  • Yahoo service has been discontinued

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keenfrenzy

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July 10, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • Internet radio (no subscription required)
  • Connects with Flickr

Cons

  • Doesn't connect to PC wirelessly

Comments

"The "con" about it not having video playback is incorrect. They released a firmware update long ago to correct this, and you can download the video converter from SanDisk's website."
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Erik

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April 9, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con
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love itlove it

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • Internet radio (no subscription required)
  • Connects with Flickr

Cons

  • No video playback

Comments

"I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I LOVE INTERNET RADIO! It's just a matter of them not being put out of business because of new copyright legiscrapilation.

Awesome idea."
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dvrcthewrld

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December 8, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • Internet radio (no subscription required)
  • Connects with Flickr

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Amanie

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April 9, 2007
approved
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • SD slot to expand capacity
  • Internet radio (no subscription required)
  • Connects with Flickr

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Omar

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April 23, 2007
approved
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Doesn't connect to PC wirelessly

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Infomaniac

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April 23, 2007
approved
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con
want itwant it

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Doesn't connect to PC wirelessly

Comments

"If you are concerned about Internet Radio, check out this petition at SaveInternetRadio that makes it easy to email your representatitives in Washington. As for the Sansa, this product looks very interesting and gets a very good review on Cnet. A definite must watch item!"
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vsaxena911

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May 24, 2009
ProSCORE
38
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • easy to setup (only file manager drag and drop is available) through either a card reader or the included USB cable
  • Requires no special cables.
  • Built-in speaker so the kids don't have to mess with wires and I can keep track of the volume.

Cons

  • quite hard for a 4 year old to operate. The button is a little difficult to push, and must be held down for a couple seconds to do anything but pause the playing
  • Shuffle (hold button and shake) doesn't actually choose a random track, it just skips a few (1-3?) tracks in the playlist.
  • It eats batteries fast, and when low acts erratically.
  • The battery/SD cover seems to be a loose fit and could potentially come off too easily.
  • Not rechargeable.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

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