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SanDisk Sansa Express

The SanDisk Sansa Express is a throwback to simpler mp3 players with an impressive feature set and a surprisingly low pricetag. It is the first mp3 player to be flash-based as well as support a direct USB connection - meaning no cable is required to connect the Sansa Express directly to your computer. Although the Sansa Express is compact, it has enough space to house a 4 line, 2-color screen, an FM tuner and a built-in mic for recording. It also boasts a 15 hour battery life.

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SanDisk Sansa Express
MSRP $60.00
Release date August, 2007
Brand SanDisk
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
8 reviews
66
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mixed
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5 positive
2 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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direct USB connection
+8agreedisagree

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FM radio and FM recording
+5agreedisagree

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impressive features for a small player
+4agreedisagree

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OLED screen to see songs and playlist
+4agreedisagree

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impressive battery life - 15 hours!
+4agreedisagree

Cons:
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bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone)
+3agreedisagree

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earbuds are very poor quality
+3agreedisagree

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screen is hard to read outdoors
+3agreedisagree

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when adding a 2GB microSD card the boot time goes way up as it searches the 3GB total storage
+2agreedisagree

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no power adapter included
+1agreedisagree


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Details

The Express comes in 1GB or 2GB capacities, with a microSD expansion slot for more storage. The Sansa Express has a direct advantage over its competition - the Creative Zen Stone and the ubiquitous Apple iPod Shuffle - with the screen, FM tuner and direct USB connection, although the sacrifice is in its larger size. Dimensions: length - 3.1 x width - 1.0 x depth - .65 inches.

Comparison of Sansa Express vs Creative Zen Stone vs Apple iPod Shuffle

  Sansa Express Zen Stone iPod Shuffle
Capacity 1GB/2GB 1GB 1GB
Price $60/$80 $40 $80
Weight (ounces) 1.1 0.88 0.55
Dimensions (inches) 3.1 x 1.0 x 0.65 1.4 x 2.1 x 0.5 1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41
Battery life 15 hours 10 hours 12 hours
Screen yes no no
USB connection yes no no
Earbuds poor poor medium
Extra features FM Tuner, built-in mic, microSD slot none none

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

Not a bad choice if you want a mini mp3 with a screen. Decent feature-set as well.
Aug 29, 2007 3:59pm
2.  avatar dakalvia said:

I like the sound of this one....particularly because I hate using iTunes to put music on my ipod.
Aug 31, 2007 3:33pm
3.  avatar Erik said:

It's reminiscent of the original iPod Shuffle. I actually liked that design because it doubled as a thumb drive. Adding a screen makes it appealing to people wanting a cheap mp3 player but don't want to give up control on their playlists.
Sep 14, 2007 11:37am
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raynerape

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November 22, 2007
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ProSCORE
44
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • FM radio and FM recording
  • impressive features for a small player
  • impressive battery life - 15 hours!

Cons

  • bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone)
  • earbuds are very poor quality
  • screen is hard to read outdoors
  • when adding a 2GB microSD card the boot time goes way up as it searches the 3GB total storage
  • no power adapter included

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Amanie

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September 14, 2007
approved
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ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • FM radio and FM recording
  • impressive features for a small player
  • OLED screen to see songs and playlist
  • impressive battery life - 15 hours!

Cons

  • bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone)
  • earbuds are very poor quality
  • screen is hard to read outdoors
  • no power adapter included

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Erik

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August 29, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
80
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
1 con

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • FM radio and FM recording
  • impressive features for a small player
  • OLED screen to see songs and playlist

Cons

  • bigger than other mini mp3 players (shuffle, zen stone)

Comments

"Not a bad choice if you want a mini mp3 with a screen. Decent feature-set as well."
"It's reminiscent of the original iPod Shuffle. I actually liked that design because it doubled as a thumb drive. Adding a screen makes it appealing to people wanting a cheap mp3 player but don't want to give up control on their playlists."
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dakalvia

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August 31, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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4 pros
0 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • impressive features for a small player
  • OLED screen to see songs and playlist
  • impressive battery life - 15 hours!

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I like the sound of this one....particularly because I hate using iTunes to put music on my ipod."
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drayas99

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May 19, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • FM radio and FM recording
  • impressive battery life - 15 hours!

Cons

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Omar

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October 1, 2007
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • FM radio and FM recording

Cons

  • earbuds are very poor quality

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fastm3driver

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September 14, 2007
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
2 cons

Pros

  • direct USB connection

Cons

  • screen is hard to read outdoors
  • when adding a 2GB microSD card the boot time goes way up as it searches the 3GB total storage

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V-Dawg

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September 14, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • direct USB connection
  • OLED screen to see songs and playlist

Cons

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