More plusses: You can add songs to an on-the-go playlist, rate and delete songs on the device, and mark subscription tracks for purchase at next sync. As with any decent MP3 player, you get shuffle and repeat playback modes and an equalizer-we like that there's an adjustable five-band setting. The radio offers up to 40 presets the autoscan function is somewhat buried in the "view all presets" menu, but it's a handy feature and worth using. The Sansa Clip also comes with a built-in mic for making voice recordings (WAV output only) and an FM tuner, from which you can record, as well.
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(Bear with us until we get a replacement player and update this review.) Sadly, our review unit had an error that prevented it from becoming licensed within the Rhapsody interface, so we haven't yet had a chance to fully test the integration. The player has even integrated Rhapsody DNA, meaning you can transfer Rhapsody Channels (dynamically updating radio stations/playlists).
What you do get is support for MP3, WMA (unprotected/protected), OGG, FLAC, and Audible files. Of course, with the very tiny and simple screen, photo and video playback are notably absent-but that's really to be expected in a device at this price point. All these ports and controls may seem like a lot for such a small device, but everything is well laid out and the main control pad is large enough for comfortable navigation, so it's really quite ergonomic and easy to use overall.ĭon't let the size of the Sansa Clip betray you: The player offers several desirable features.
A standard 3.5mm headphone jack sits above the rocker, while the left side of the Clip houses a power/hold switch and a standard mini USB port. There's also a dedicated volume rocker on the right spine of the device, something that we are happy-and surprised-to see on such a small player. Beneath the four-line, dual-color OLED screen, is one other key: a home button that cycles between the main menu and the playback screen. Once on the playback screen, pressing up plays or pauses the track, down pulls up a contextual menu, and right/left shuttles through tracks. While you're within the menus, up/down cycles through options on the current screen, while right/left steps deeper into the highlighted option (or backs out). The controls on the Sansa Clip are also similar to those of its competitor: Below the screen is a circular, four-way control pad surrounding a center select button. This feature and its ultracompact size make it ideal for the gym. As the name suggests, the Clip also comes with a removable belt clip in a color to match the player. The black version is available in both capacities, while the colors come in 2GB only. Like the Stone, the Clip comes in a variety of colors: sleek black, candy apple red, hot pink, and ice blue. Also, the Clip lets you navigate music by artist, album, and so on, whereas the Stone offers very little track organization.
However, the Clip's rectangular, 1-inch screen makes for better navigation than the Stone's itty bitty circular display. It's one of the most compact players we've come across in recent times, though it is slightly larger than its closest competitor, the Creative Zen Stone Plus. Plug USB cable here to connect to a computerĢ. Select Play All, Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres, My Top Rated, Playlists, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Recordings (Voice of FM Radio), and Music Optionsģ. Highlight and select the desired track or file to playĤ. Press >| button to skip to the next song or press-and-hold to fast forward.ĥ. Press ||| to pause or resume playback.ħ. Press volume up or volume down to adjust volume level.At 2.2 inches by 1.4 inches by 0.5 inch (without the belt clip attached), the Sansa Clip isn't quite "smaller than a matchbox," but it is about the same size as one. Slide up and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the player Slide up and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the playerįactory sets to locked position (shows orange color). Slide to center position to unlock. When locked, all controls are disabled to prevent accidental activation of controls Press to move up one item, pause, or resume Press for next track, fast forward, or move right Press for previous track, rewind, or move left
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