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{{short description|Line of portable media players}}

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{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2016}}[[Image:SanDisk Clip Sport Plus 16GB (left) and SanDisk Clip Sport Go 32GB (right) a.jpg|thumb|SanDisk Clip Sport Plus 16GB (left) and Clip Sport Go 32GB (right)]]'''[[SanDisk]]''' has produced a number of [[flash memory]]-based '''[[portable media player]]s''' from 2005. SanDisk players were marketed under the '''Sansa''' name until 2014, then '''SanDisk Clip'''.

The '''[[SanDisk]] Sansa''' is a line of [[flash memory]] based [[digital audio player]]s produced by [[SanDisk]]. SanDisk is the second-most popular digital audio player manufacturer (as of August 2006), after [[Apple Inc.]] <ref>France, Jasmine. [http://reviews.cnet.com/SanDisk_Sansa_c240_1GB/4505-6490_7-32078922.html SanDisk Sansa c240 (1GB) Reviews: MPS3 players Reviews by CNET"]. November 15, 2006.</ref>

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==Features==

The Sansa line of MP3 players is based on flash memory. The price range for a Sansa is about $40 for a 512MB m230 player to around $250 for an 8GB capacity e280R. The series supports [[MP3]], [[WAV]] and [[Windows Media Audio|WMA]] formatted songs. The series also features an [[FM broadcasting|FM tuner]] to listen to/record the radio (not on some European models) and a [[microphone]].

==Upcoming modelsMarketing ==

[[File:Idont.jpg|thumb|A poster from the iDon't campaign, comparing iPod users to sheep.]]

At the 2007 [[Consumer Electronics Show]], SanDisk will be showing three new players for the Sansa line. The '''Sansa Express''' features a built-in USB male port and a 1.1" OLED display, 1GB of memory, microSD slot, FM radio, and voice recorder. This budget DAP is target priced at $59. Another is the larger '''Sansa View''', and is dedicated to video rather than music featuring a 4" LCD screen and 8GB of flash memory, A/V out up to 1080i, and an SDHC port allowing up to 32GB more storage.<ref>[http://sandisk.com/worldtour/ "SanDisk > World Tour"].</ref>. it will retail for $299 in Q1 2007. The final was a surprise player shown at the SanDisk press conference. It is the Wi-Fi equipped '''Sansa Connect''' which comes in 4GB capacity with a 2.2" LCD screen and support for internet radio and [[Flickr]] connectivity. The '''Sansa Connect''' is reportedly <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tirania.org/blog/archive/2007/Jan-17.html|title=Mono-based device wins Best-of-Show at CES|date=2007-01-17}}</ref> based upon [[Mono (software)|Mono]] and [[Linux]].

In May 2006, SanDisk launched an anti-iPod marketing campaign dubbed "iDon't", featuring graffiti-type posters around urban areas and a website (iDont.com), in an effort to promote the e200 series. SanDisk later replaced the campaign with LilMonsta.com, which is also the name of the creature that resembles the player.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2006/5/22/4058 |title=SanDisk launches "iDont" anti-iPod marketing campaign |author=Jade, Charles – [[Ars Technica|ars technica]] |date=May 27, 2006}}</ref> In June 2008, LilMonsta.com was shut down in favor of a new website.

On September 3, 2006, SanDisk announced the "Made for Sansa" program, following the similar program by [[Apple Inc.]] for its [[iPod]]. A number of [[Third-party source|third-party]] accessories have been released under it, including hardware accessories mostly for the proprietary 30-pin IO port featured on the e200, c200, Connect, View, and Fuze players. [[Jpop|Japanese pop]] artist [[Maki Goto]] endorsed the Sansa e200 series with a promotional video featuring one of her songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.veoh.com/videos/e180787Zns9bFkZ |title=SanDisk-sansa |author=Goto, Maki – [[Veoh]]}}</ref>

==Current models==

{{Infobox PMP

|title = SanDisk Sansa e200

|logo =

|image = [[Image:Sansa1.jpg|150px]]

|manufacturer = [[SanDisk]]

|type = [[Digital Audio Player]]

|lifespan = [[5 January]] [[2006]]

|storage = 2/4/6/8 GB [[Flash memory]]

|screen = 1.8" (4.6 cm) QCIF+ LCD screen, with a resolution of 176×220

|connectivity = [[USB]]

|online service = [[Rhapsody_(online_music_service)|Rhapsody]]

|predecessor = SanDisk Sansa e100

|successor =

}}

{{Infobox PMP

|title = SanDisk Sansa c200

|logo =

|image =

|manufacturer = [[SanDisk]]

|type = [[Digital Audio Player]]

|lifespan =[[2006]]

|storage = 1/2 GB [[Flash memory]]

|screen = 1.4" LCD screen

|connectivity = [[USB]]

|predecessor = SanDisk Sansa c100

|successor =

}}

===e200 series===

The e200 is the top-of-the-line product from the Sansa series. It features a 1.8” (4.6 cm) TFT color display and can display album cover art. It enables the user to view pictures and [[MJPEG]] encoded [[QuickTime#QuickTime_file_format|QuickTime videos]] through conversion on the Sansa Media Converter. The price range for the e200 series is $110 to $250, and it comes in 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB capacities.

== Model history ==

The e200 Series feature a [[Liquidmetal]] back casing, user replaceable and rechargeable [[lithium ion battery]], [[microSD]] expansion slot, FM tuner, FM recording and voice recording. The FM tuner and recorder are not available in some parts of Europe.

[[File:SanDisk Sansa Logo.png|thumb|The older SanDisk Sansa logo]]

=== Sansa e100 ===

Many new accessories were released in late 2006 [http://www.SanDisk.com/Corporate/PressRoom/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx?ID=3518] through the "Made for Sansa" program.

[[Image:Sandisk.jpg|thumb|Sansa e130 in blue]]

The Sansa e100 series has a monochrome display with a blue backlight, FM tuner with 20 presets, [[SRS WOW]] technology, an [[SD card]] slot supporting cards up to 2&nbsp;GB, an internal memory of 512 MB (e130) or 1&nbsp;GB (e140), and a single [[AAA battery]] for power. It supports MP3, WMA and Audible file formats. The e140 was also known as the SDMX2. Released on January 12, 2006, it came in blue or grey, depending on the model.

=== SanDisk SDMX1 ===

==== [[Rhapsody (online music service)|Rhapsody]] Sansa e200R====

The SanDisk SDMX1 series (including the SDMX1-1024, −512, and −256—reflecting capacity in MB), also known as the SanDisk Digital Audio Player, is a low-end solid state memory MP3 player. It was SanDisk's first personal media player, and the only one of its time not to be sold under the Sansa brand. It supports MP3, WMA, and [[Digital rights management|DRM]]-protected WMA files. It cannot play seamlessly, and imposes a non-configurable fade at the beginning and end of each file. There is a built-in microphone for [[Lo-fi music|low-fidelity]] (8 [[sampling rate|kHz]]) voice recording and an FM radio. The SanDisk SDMX1 is powered by a single AAA battery for around 15 hours of continuous playback. It measures 75.2&nbsp;mm x 32.8&nbsp;mm x 20.8&nbsp;mm and weighs under {{convert|40|g|oz|abbr=on}}. Its release date was January 11, 2006.

On October 5, 2006 SanDisk announced a new Rhapsody enabled player, the e200R, which features integration with [[RealNetworks]] [[Rhapsody_(online_music_service)|Rhapsody]] music service <ref>[http://sandisk.com/Corporate/PressRoom/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx?ID=3560 "Best Buy Teams with RealNetworks' Rhapsody and SanDisk to Launch the Best Buy Digital Music Store"]. October 5, 2006.</ref>. The firmware has improvements including anti-aliased text, an [[AAC]] codec that supports [[MP4]], [[M4A]], [[RealAudio]] in addition to [[MP3]] and [[WMA]] formats, and "Rhapsody Channels" <ref>[http://store.rhapsody.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=1785571.1790505.1790505.1790702.page "The Rhapsody MP3 Player"].</ref>. The players are otherwise identical to the standard e200 series. They are only sold from the Rhapsody online store and [[Best Buy]].

====[[Rockbox|RockBox]] on the Sansa e200m200 series====

[[Image:Sansa m240.JPG|thumb|Sansa m240 in grey]]

A port of the open source firmware alternative ([[Rockbox]]) is currently under development for the Sansa e200 series. The current status of the port is the ability to change the original firmware and run custom code on the device. This has been achieved by the reverse engineering of the mi4 file format that is used by many PortalPlayer based devices (excluding iPods) to apply firmware upgrades. Currently this is not possible on the e200r series.

The Sansa m200 series was released in four models: m230 (512MB), m240 (1&nbsp;GB), m250 (2&nbsp;GB), and m260 (4&nbsp;GB). It has a built-in FM tuner and microphone, and supports MP3, WMA, WAV, and Audible (.aa) audio file formats. It comes in different colors (one for each memory size) such as blue, black, pink, and grey, and uses a single AAA battery for power. There were four different hardware revisions of this player. The first three revisions used a [[Telechips]] TCC770 [[System on a chip|SoC]] for a CPU and DSP, and the fourth used a chip developed by Austria Microsystems that was also used in the Clip, Fuze, and later e200/c200 models.

===c200 seriesSansa c100 ===

The Sansa c100-series players have colour displays and are able to show cover art and small picture thumbnails. They use AAA batteries and are available in 1&nbsp;GB (c140) or 2&nbsp;GB (c150) of capacity. Microphone and radio capabilities are included.

The c200 series is a replacement to the c100 series player. The c200 has a removable Li-ion battery, FM tuner and voice recorder, 1.4" color display, and a [[MicroSD|microSD™]] slot for expansion up to 2 GB. It was also designed to be compatible with many of the e200 series accessories, such as the docking bay, unlike the c100. The c200 is available in 1 GB and 2 GB sizes.

==Older= playersSansa e200 ===

[[File:MP3-Player Sansa.jpg|thumb|Sansa e200]]

{{Main|Sansa e200 series}}

The Sansa e200 series was released on January 5, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kim, James |authorlink=James Kim |title=SanDisk Sansa e280 (8&nbsp;GB) |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sandisk-sansa-e280-8GB/4505-6490_7-32041576.html?tag=prod.txt.2 |publisher=CNet.com}}</ref> It includes a video player, FM tuner/recorder, voice recorder with built-in microphone, and picture viewer. The players were available in capacities of 2&nbsp;GB (e250), 4&nbsp;GB (e260), 6&nbsp;GB (e270), and 8&nbsp;GB (e280). There is also a microSD slot for up to 2&nbsp;GB of memory expansion. (Larger capacity microSDHC cards up to 32&nbsp;GB are not supported by the original version 1 firmware, but can be used with alternative Rockbox firmware or on version 2 models.)

The '''Sansa e200R''' was released in October 2006. Physically identical to the regular e200, it was sold exclusively at [[Best Buy]] or directly through [[Rhapsody (online music service)|Rhapsody]]. The player has a feature called Rhapsody Channels, which is the online service's brand of [[podcasting]], and also comes with preloaded content. The Rhapsody firmware also added support for AAC audio files. A regular e200 could be flashed into an e200R and back again.<ref>{{cite web |title=Is there a way to convert a e200R to e200? |url=http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20737 |accessdate=October 23, 2011 |publisher=Anythingbutipod}}</ref>

===c100 series===

The c100 series players have color displays and are able to show cover art and small picture thumbnails. They come with 1 GB or 2 GB of capacity, costing $80 or $110, respectively. <ref>[http://SanDisk.com/Products/Catalog(1165)-SanDisk_Sansa_c100_Series_MP3_Players.aspx "Sandisk Sansa c100 Series MP3 Players"]</ref>

===m200 seriesSansa TakeTV ===

Released on October 26, 2007, the Sansa TakeTV is a plug-and-play storage device that allows the playback of [[DivX]], Xvid, and MP4 files on an external display via the included dock and remote. Unlike other Sansa products, the TakeTV is not a [[digital audio player]]. The device comes in 4 and 8&nbsp;GB sizes. While the user is free to play their own videos, the TakeTV came with FanFare, a program similar to [[iTunes]] that allowed the user to purchase premium content. On December 11, [[NBCUniversal]] partnered with SanDisk to provide content on FanFare after having left [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] in a similar deal. The TakeTV and FanFare were discontinued on May 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=FanFare shutdown |url=http://www.sandisk.com/fanfare/intro/}}</ref>

[[Image:Sansa m240.JPG|thumb|right|Sansa m240]]

The m200 series has four models: the blue m230, the silver m240, the black m250, and the metallic blue m260, which hold 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB respectively. The price range is from $40 to $140. <ref>[http://SanDisk.com/Products/Catalog(1161)-SanDisk_Sansa_m200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx "SanDisk Sansa m200 Series MP3 Players"]</ref>

===e100 seriesSansa View ===

The original Sansa View was SanDisk's attempt at a portable media player, with a 4-inch screen, built-in speaker and an expansion slot for SDHC and [[SD card]]s. It was announced on the 2007 [[Consumer Electronics Show]]. On June 1, 2007, SanDisk announced that the player had been shelved.<ref name="Shelved">{{cite web |author=Kelly, Gordon – TrustedReviews |date=June 2, 2007 |title=SanDisk Pushes View Back To Q1 2008 |url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/news/2007/06/02/SanDisk-Pushes-View-Back-To-Q1-2008/p1}}</ref> It has since been redesigned and launched.

The e100 series is the least expensive series. The MP3 player features a black&white screen with blue backlight, FM tuner with 20 presets, SRS WOW technology, an SD expansion slot for cards with up to 4 GB size, internal memory of 512 MB or 1 GB depending on the model, and uses a single AAA battery for power. It supports MP3, WMA and Audible file formats. <ref>[http://SanDisk.com/Products/Catalog(1073)-SanDisk_Sansa_e100_Series_MP3_Players.aspx "SanDisk Sansa e100 Series MP3 Players"]</ref>

=== Sansa Connect ===

==Marketing campaigns==

The Sansa Connect is a [[Wi-Fi]]-enabled player that allows the user to connect to any open network in the area. The [[Mono (software)|Mono]]/[[Linux]]-based device has a 2.2-inch [[TFT LCD]] screen, but unlike SanDisk's previous player, the e200 series, the Sansa Connect does not have the ability to connect via USB mass storage or tune to FM radio. The player was developed by ZING Systems in collaboration with SanDisk and [[Yahoo!]], which provides music streaming via [[LAUNCHcast]] radio and a subscription download service. Viewing pictures from [[Flickr]] is also possible with the device. The Sansa Connect was only available in the United States with a capacity of 4&nbsp;GB. Storage can be increased with [[microSD]] cards, giving the player up to an extra 2&nbsp;GB of storage. At the [[Consumer Electronics Show#2007|2007 Consumer Electronics Show]], the Sansa Connect won the Best of Show award.<ref>{{cite web |author=de Icaza, Miguel – Miguel de Icaza's web log |date=January 17, 2007 |title=Mono-based device wins Best-of-Show at CES |url=http://tirania.org/blog/archive/2007/Jan-17.html}}</ref> A firmware update allows the player to support [[microSDHC]] cards for a capacity of up to 8&nbsp;GB and the playback of digital video.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sansa Connect Gets New Firmware |url=http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/11/sansa_connect_gets_firmware_update.html}}</ref>

[[Image:Idont.jpg|thumb|SanDisk's Controversial iDont campaign|150 px]]

In May 2006[http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2006/5/22/4058] SanDisk launched a controversial anti-iPod campaign labelling iPod users as iSheep, iChimps, etc. These campaigns featured graffiti type posters around urban areas and a website, [http://www.idont.com iDont.com].

=== Sansa c200 ===

SanDisk has since replaced the iDont campaign with [http://www.lilmonsta.com LilMonsta.com].

[[File:C200.JPG|thumb|Sansa c200]]

{{main|Sansa c200 series}}

The Sansa c200 series has a removable, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, FM tuner/recorder, built-in microphone, 1.4-inch 132x80-pixel colour display, and a [[microSD]] card slot. The c200 is compatible with many accessories made for the e200. The c200 is available in 1&nbsp;GB (c240) and 2&nbsp;GB (c250) capacities. Later models, referred to as v2, have different hardware that adds support for the Audible file format.<ref>{{cite web |last=Stenberg |first=Daniel |title=SanDisk Sansa Series v2 |url=http://daniel.haxx.se/sansa/v2.html |access-date=December 22, 2007 |archive-date=January 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123162609/http://daniel.haxx.se/sansa/v2.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The packaging of the new models has been updated with the line "Supports Audible audio file formats". The free [[Rockbox]] firmware includes a number of additional features, including support for microSDHC (even on v1 c200s) for up to 32&nbsp;GB of storage.

=== Sansa Express ===

The Sansa Express was sold in capacities of 1&nbsp;GB and 2&nbsp;GB. It has a built-in USB connector and a 1.1-inch, duochromatic [[OLED]] display, a microSD slot, an FM tuner, a microphone for voice recording, an internal lithium-ion battery, and a [[lanyard]] to wear the device around one's neck. It is also able to record FM radio and voice on its internal memory. The Express is not considered a descendant of the c200 series, as it only plays audio. It is more similar to the m200 and maintains much of its design and internal software structure. It is the world's first known flash-based digital audio player that does not require a cable for data transfer,{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} though a USB cable is included in the package if needed.

=== Sansa Shaker ===

[[File:Sandisk Sansa Shaker.JPG|thumb|Sansa Shaker]]

The Sansa Shaker, released in 2007, is a screenless digital audio player with an SD card slot and was sold in blue, red, white, and pink. One 512&nbsp;MB or 1&nbsp;GB card is included, and cards up to 4&nbsp;GB (non-SDHC) can be used. The Shaker's tubular design, resembling that of a [[Salt and pepper shakers|salt shaker]], is intended to be child-friendly, and it will randomly skip one, two or three songs when shaken. The Shaker plays up to 10 hours of continuous audio with a AAA battery, and has two headphone jacks and a built-in speaker. The upper controller band adjusts volume and the lower controller band skips songs, or fast forwards or rewinds the current song when held. Unlike with other players, the only supported audio file format is MP3. When the memory card is removed during playback, the player emits an "uh-oh" sound. When the player's memory card is put back in, it emits a popping sound.

==References= Sansa Clip ===

[[Image:Sansa clip.JPG|thumb|right|Sansa Clip besides a [[1 euro coins|1 euro coin]]]]

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Also known as the '''m300''', the Sansa Clip was released on October 9, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |author=France, Jasmine |title=SanDisk Sansa Clip Review |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sandisk-sansa-clip-2GB/4505-6490_7-32588380.html?tag=prod.txt.2 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> The player is similar in size to the [[iPod Shuffle#Second generation|second-generation iPod Shuffle]], but incorporates a removable clip and 4-line [[OLED]] screen (with one yellow line and three blue lines). The Clip has an [[FM broadcasting|FM]] tuner/recorder and a built-in microphone. The Clip shipped in capacities of 1&nbsp;GB (available only in black), 2&nbsp;GB (available in black, blue, red and pink), and 4&nbsp;GB (silver and black). In November 2008, black and silver 8&nbsp;GB versions were advertised in the UK.

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Midway through production of the Clip, SanDisk updated to a new hardware design, referred to as ''v2'', based on an updated [[Austriamicrosystems]] SoC. The updated design moderately improved battery life<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-12 |title=How is your Sansa Clip battery life? - Sansa® Clip {{!}} Sansa® Clip+ - SanDisk Forums |url=https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-is-your-sansa-clip-battery-life/45524 |access-date=2025-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412051756/https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-is-your-sansa-clip-battery-life/45524 |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> by introducing a more efficient [[ARM9E]] processor in place of the previous [[ARM9]] core. Aside from requiring different firmware upgrades, there were no functional changes to the software. The updated SoC would, however, form the basis for the Clip+ and Clip Zip products. Additionally, the v2 hardware has significantly improved battery life when using the Rockbox firmware (see below) due to dynamic frequency and voltage scaling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SansaAMS < Main < Wiki |url=https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaAMS.html#AMSv2_issues_40Fuzev2_44_Clipv2_44_Clip_43_44_ClipZip_41 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=www.rockbox.org}}</ref>

==See also==

*[[Digital audio player]]

Firmware version 01.01.29,<ref>{{cite web |title=SanDisk Sansa Clip 01.01.29 firmware |url=http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=6720 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528155314/http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=6720 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate=May 28, 2008 |accessdate=May 17, 2008}}</ref> released in May 2008, enabled [[Vorbis|Ogg Vorbis]] compatibility for the Sansa Clip. The 01.01.30 firmware update improved OGG support and added FLAC support. The latest firmware packages for the Sansa Clip are 01.01.35 and 02.01.35, which depend on the hardware revision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sansa Clip Firmware 01.01.35 & 02.01.35 Release - Sansa Clip - Welcome to SanDisk's Sansa Community |url=http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=23379 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527141913/http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=23379 |archive-date=2010-05-27 |website=forums.sandisk.com}} </ref> The official firmware cannot play [[Opus (audio format)|Ogg Opus]] files, but support for the opus audio codec is available in [[Rockbox]], a third party firmware replacement. Rockbox was first released for the Clip v1 on November 21, 2009, and then for the Clip v2 on May 14, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SansaClip < Main < Wiki |url=https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaClip.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=www.rockbox.org}}</ref>

==External links==

*[http://www.SanDisk.com/Products/Catalog(1014)-MP3_Players.aspx Sansa Product Line]

*[http://www.idont.com SanDisk Sansa iDont/LilMonsta Ad Campaigns]

*[http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6/forum Unofficial Sansa Forums]

*[http://http://thesansa.com/forum/index.php Another unofficial Sansa Forum]

*[http://shop.rhapsody.com/players?pageid=redirectLearnDynamicPathPage&pageregion=A1&src=rcom_footbox%2Crotw.learn_players&pcode=rn&opage=rotw.learn_players Rhapsody MP3 player Product Page]

*[http://ReviewsTeam.com/sandisk-sansa-e200-series-mp3-player Reviews of the Sansa e200 Series]

The device (firmware 01.32+) has five folders: Audible (for [[Audible (service)|Audible]] content), Audiobooks (for audiobooks that can be "bookmarked" with a resume playback feature), Music, Podcasts (which also support the resume playback feature), and Record (for [[WAV]] recordings using the device).

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=== Sansa Fuze ===

[[Image:Sansafuze.JPG|thumb|Sansa Fuze (2008, top)]]

{{Main|Sansa Fuze}}

The Sansa Fuze, released on March 28, 2008<ref>{{cite web |title=Sansa Store |url=http://shop.sandisk.com/store/sdiskus/DisplayCategoryProductListPage/parentCategoryID.11442300/categoryID.11886600 |accessdate=March 26, 2008 |publisher=SanDisk}}</ref> in capacities of 2, 4 and 8&nbsp;GB, is a portable media player with a 1.9-inch color display and a thickness of {{Convert|0.3|in|mm|0|abbr=out}}. It also features a 40-preset FM radio with FM recording, a voice recorder, and a 24-hour battery life on continuous audio playback. Storage is expandable via a microSDHC slot. Firmware version 1.01.22 enables FLAC and [[Vorbis|Ogg Vorbis]] playback. Like the Clip, the Fuze underwent two hardware revisions, the first based on the AS3525 (like the first Clip) and the second based on the AS3525+ (like the Clipv2, Clip+ and Clip Zip). The latest firmware releases, depending on hardware version, are 01.02.31, 02.03.31 and 02.03.33.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sansa Fuze Firmware Update 01.02.31 & 02.03.31 - Sansa Fuze - Welcome to SanDisk's Sansa Community |url=http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=sansafuse&thread.id=38046 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204175904/http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=sansafuse&thread.id=38046 |archive-date=2010-02-04 |website=forums.sandisk.com}} </ref>

=== Sansa Clip+ ===

[[Image:Sansa clip plus 8gb black.jpg|thumb|Sansa Clip+ with [[in-ear monitor]]s]]

On August 31, 2009,<ref>{{cite web |last=Eitel |first=Joe |title=SanDisk's New Sansa Clip Plus MP3 Player |url=http://www.chipchick.com/2009/08/sandisk_sansa_clip_mp3_player_with_microsd_slot.html |accessdate=December 12, 2010 |publisher=Dev Hardware}}</ref> SanDisk released a redesign of the Sansa Clip called the Clip+, cosmetically similar to the Clip and maintaining its basic design, audio hardware, compatibility, and 4-line [[Organic light emitting diode|OLED]] screen, but with a few significant differences.

There are 2&nbsp;GB (black), 4&nbsp;GB (black, red, blue, white or indigo) and 8&nbsp;GB (black) models. The case has been redesigned to look more square (including the navigation pad, which is also no longer backlit) and is constructed of higher-quality plastic,<ref>{{cite web |last=Chick |first=Chip |title=SanDisk Debuts the Sansa Clip + MP3 Player with microSD Slot |url=http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Mobile-Devices/SanDisks-New-Sansa-Clip-Plus-MP3-Player/1/ |accessdate=December 12, 2010 |publisher=ChipChick}}</ref> the clip is no longer removable, and the player now supports folder browsing and [[ReplayGain]] support. Transition times between tracks were reduced, but SanDisk officially declined to support [[gapless playback]].<ref>{{cite web |date=November 14, 2010 |title=SanDisk Forums |url=http://forums.sandisk.com/t5/Clip-Clip/It-s-2010-and-Sansa-Clip-can-t-do-gapless/td-p/212123 |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |work=It's 2010 and Sansa Clip + can't do gapless! |publisher=SanDisk}}</ref> A [[microSDHC]] card slot has been added, allowing the storage capacity of the device to be expanded by up to an additional 32&nbsp;GB. The Clip+ also has added features when playing [[slotMusic]] and [[slotRadio]]. To make room for the microSDHC slot, there have been some changes from the old Clip, including moving the volume switch to the left side of the device and changing the power/hold switch to a simple power button. Hold mode is now activated by holding the "Home" button on the device. Like previous Clip and Fuze products, the Clip+ retained a directly coupled headphone amplifier, allowing for highly accurate reproduction of bass frequencies and very low distortion on difficult-to-drive headphones.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 21, 2011 |title=Objective Reviews & Commentary – An Engineer's Perspective |url=http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/sansa-clip-measured.html |accessdate=October 23, 2011 |work=Sansa Clip+ Measured}}</ref>

The Sansa Clip+ proved popular with audio enthusiasts and programmers because of its very low cost, excellent DAC,{{Clarification needed|reason=unclear acronym|date=October 2023}} and relatively mature [[Rockbox]] port, the latter of which substantially improved battery life and added features such as [[Equalization (audio)#Parametric equalizer|parametric EQ]], completely gapless playback and [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC audio]] playback.<ref>{{cite web |title=SansaAMS |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaAMS |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |work=Rockbox AMS Wiki |publisher=Rockbox.org}}</ref> The Clip+ replaced the discontinued original Clip, with which it shared nearly identical hardware aside from the microSDHC slot.<ref>{{cite web |title=SansaClip |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaClip#Sansa_Clip_43 |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |work=Clip Wiki |publisher=rockbox.org}}</ref>

The [http://mp3support.sandisk.com/downloads/um/clipplus-en-um-03112.pdf Clip+ User Manual] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823225209/http://mp3support.sandisk.com/downloads/um/clipplus-en-um-03112.pdf |date=August 23, 2014 }} provides instructions for copying music files and folders from a PC onto internal and external memory. It also provides instructions for creating playlists using [[Windows Media Player]]. However, varying degrees of success have motivated many users to experiment with other applications, such as [[MediaMonkey]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-01-28 |title=Success at last with playlists on Micro SDHC card |url=https://forums.sandisk.com/t/success-at-last-with-playlists-on-micro-sdhc-card/29017 |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=SanDisk Forums |language=en}}</ref> and [[Winamp]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Can you load playlists onto the SDHC card? - Sansa Clip / Clip+ / Clip Zip - abi>>forums|url=http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49920 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602053049/http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49920 |website=Anything but iPod| archive-date=June 2, 2012 }}</ref>

Almost unique among mp3 players, the Clip + is able to hide empty folders, which is advantageous to podcast listeners, a capability not present in later Sandisk models. For this, and other reasons, used Clip+ players command premium prices on online marketplaces such as eBay.

=== Sansa Fuze+ ===

[[File:SansaFuze+.jpg|thumb|Sansa Fuze+]]

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The Sansa Fuze+, announced on August 31, 2010 in capacities of 4&nbsp;GB (US$79), 8&nbsp;GB (US$89) & 16&nbsp;GB (US$119), is a portable media player with a 2.4&nbsp;inch [[QVGA]] color display and [[touchscreen]] capability. It also features an FM radio with FM recording and RDS{{Clarification needed|reason=unclear acronym|date=October 2023}} capability, a voice recorder, and 24&nbsp;hours of audio playback from a single charge. It supports the following audio formats: MP3, WMA, Secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, [[FLAC]], AAC, and Audible files. For video, it supports MPEG-4, H.264, and WMV. Storage is expandable via a [[microSDHC]] slot, which can be used to play SlotMusic and [[SlotRadio]] cards.

=== Sansa Clip Zip ===

[[File:Sansa Clip Zip.JPG|thumb|Sansa Clip Zip]]

On August 24, 2011, SanDisk announced the Sansa Clip Zip, an update to the Clip+. Two versions are available, a 4&nbsp;GB model for US$50 and an 8&nbsp;GB model for US$70. The 4&nbsp;GB model comes in nine colors (red, blue, black, orange, white, grey, purple, lime and teal), while the 8&nbsp;GB model is only available in black or grey.<ref>{{cite web |last=Leavitt |first=Lydia |title=SanDisk launches $50 Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player, makes for a cheap workout date |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sandisk-launches-50-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player-makes-for-a-chea/ |accessdate=August 26, 2011 |publisher=Engadget}}</ref>

The Clip Zip includes all the features of the Clip+ and is based on the same processor as the Clip+ and Fuze v2 but includes a larger 1.1-inch full-color OLED<ref>{{cite web |last=Sikken |first=Bertrik |title=Sansa Clip |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaClip#Sansa_Clip_Zip |accessdate=December 6, 2013 |publisher=Rockbox.org}}</ref> display with support for album art (but called "LCD" in a press release<ref>{{cite web |title=SANDISK INTRODUCES SANSA® CLIP ZIP™ MP3 PLAYER |url=http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2011/2011-08-24-sandisk-introduces-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105224630/http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2011/2011-08-24-sandisk-introduces-sansa-clip-zip-mp3-player |archive-date=2011-11-05 |website=www.sandisk.com}} </ref>), redesigned controls, a Micro-USB connector, a new user interface similar to that of the Fuze+, a stopwatch, [[Radio Data System|RDS radio]] capability<ref>{{cite web |last=Sikken |first=Bertrik |date=October 22, 2011 |title=Rockbox Sansa Clip Zip port status |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaClip#Sansa_Clip_Zip_port_status |accessdate=October 24, 2011 |work=Rockbox Custom Media Player Firmware |publisher=Rockbox Wiki}}</ref> and support for DRM-free AAC audio files (such as those purchased from the [[iTunes Store]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Sin |first=Gloria |date=August 25, 2011 |title=SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is a budget iPod shuffle, but better |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/sandisk-sansa-clip-zip-is-a-budget-ipod-shuffle-but-better/ |access-date=August 26, 2011 |publisher=ZDNet}}</ref> The new Clip Zip will be sold alongside the Clip+. Internally the Clip Zip is similar to the Clip+ (apart from the Zip having a color screen), and so retains its high quality DAC and amplifier.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sikken |first=Bertrik |title=Sansa Clip |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SansaClip#Sansa_Clip_Zip |accessdate=December 6, 2013 |publisher=Rockbox.org}}</ref>

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===SanDisk Clip Sport===

[[File:SanDisk Clip Sport.jpg|thumb|SanDisk Clip Sport (2014)]]

The Clip Sport was announced on February 10, 2014, with capacities of 4&nbsp;GB and 8&nbsp;GB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2014/sandisk-announces-new-mp3-player-designed-for-athletes-and-fitness-enthusiasts/|title=SANDISK ANNOUNCES NEW MP3 PLAYER DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES AND FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS|date=February 10, 2014|accessdate=February 14, 2014}}</ref> It is similar to previous Clip models, with a larger screen and longer battery life, but with no voice recorder. Later firmware uses the menu button for locking. A [[microSDHC]] card slot is provided to increase storage capacity, but does not support SlotRadio. The Clip Sport is the first SanDisk Audio player to not carry the Sansa name. It was discontinued in late 2018.

=== Clip Jam ===

[[File:SanDisk Clip Jam orange.jpg|thumb|SanDisk Clip Jam]]

The Clip Jam was released in 2015, replacing the previous Sansa Clip and Clip+ models. It has a [[microSDHC]] card slot.

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===Clip Sport Plus===

[[File:SanDisk Clip Sport Plus 16GB with debit card for scale 01.jpg|thumb|SanDisk Clip Sport Plus (with a bank card for scale)]]

The Clip Sport Plus was released in 2016, and is the first SanDisk MP3 player to add [[Bluetooth]] capabilities and water resistance. It does not have a [[MicroSD]] card slot.

=== Clip Sport Go ===

[[Image:SanDisk Clip Sport Go.jpg|thumb|SanDisk Clip Sport Go]]

The Clip Sport Go was announced in 2018 by SanDisk, and subsequently released on March 2, 2019. It has a built-in microphone for voice recording and lacks a MicroSD card slot.

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== Overview and comparison ==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"

! Release year

! Player !! Processor !! [[Vorbis]] !! [[FLAC]] !! [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]] !! [[ReplayGain]]!! Folder browsing !! [[Rockbox]] !! Firmware version

|-

|2019

| SanDisk Clip Sport Go || ATJ2167|| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} ||1.04 1.02E

|-

|2016

| SanDisk Clip Sport Plus || ATJ2127 || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} ||2.20.B01

|-

|2015

| SanDisk Clip Jam || ATJ2127 || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} ||1.16, 0.02E

|-

|2014

| SanDisk Clip Sport || ATJ2127|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || 1.43<ref>v1.18 is no longer available. v1.27 supports 2000 files. v1.28 beta supports 4000 files.</ref>

|-

|2011

| Sansa Clip Zip || AS3525v2|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 01.01.21

|-

|2010

| Sansa Fuze+ || [[I.MX#i.MX23 family|i.MX233]]|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 02.38.06

|-

| rowspan="2" |2009

|Sansa Clip+

|AS3525v2|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes|Stable}}

|01.02.18

|-

| Sansa Fuze v2 || AS3525v2 || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 02.03.33

|-

| rowspan="2" |2008

| Sansa Fuze v1 || AS3525 || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 01.03.33

|-

|Sansa Clip v2

|AS3525v2|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}}|| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}}

|02.01.35

|-

| rowspan="4" |2007

|Sansa Clip v1

|AS3525|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}}

|01.01.35

|-

|Sansa Connect

|[[Texas Instruments TMS320|TMS320]]|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|1.2.0.53385

|-

|Sansa View

|PP6000|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|1.03.02

|-

|Sansa Express

|STMP 3630|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|1.01.12

|-

| rowspan="6" |2006

| Sansa e200v2 || AS3525 || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 03.01.16

|-

| Sansa e200R || [[PortalPlayer#PortalPlayer 5024|PP5024]]|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 1.0.2.165

|-

| Sansa e200v1 || [[PortalPlayer#PortalPlayer 5024|PP5024]]|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 01.02.24

|-

| Sansa c200v2 || AS3525 || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 03.02.05

|-

| Sansa c200v1 || [[PortalPlayer#PortalPlayer 5024|PP5024]]|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes|Stable}} || 01.01.07

|-

|Sansa c100

|TCC770|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|2.0.008

|-

| rowspan="3" |2005

|Sansa m200v4

|AS3525|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|4.1.08

|-

|Sansa m200v123

|TCC770|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No|Unusable}}

|1.3.0 / 2.2.5 / 3.2.8

|-

|Sansa e100

| || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}

|

|}

This table refers to the latest version of the SanDisk firmware as of 2019. Earlier versions may have fewer features. Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, ReplayGain, and folder browsing are always included in Rockbox.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rockbox Wiki |url=http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/TargetStatus |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |publisher=Rockbox.org}}</ref>

== See also ==

{{Commons category|Sansa (equipment)}}

* [[SanDisk]]

* [[Rockbox]]

== Notes ==

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== External links ==

{{Wikibooks|SanDisk Sansa MP3 Players}}

* [http://shop.sandisk.com/store/sdiskus/ContentTheme/pbPage.sansa SanDisk Sansa Online Store] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924133846/http://shop.sandisk.com/store/sdiskus/ContentTheme/pbPage.sansa |date=September 24, 2011 }}

* [http://www.sandisk.com/products/music-video-players/ SanDisk Sansa Micro Site]

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