SanDisk Sansa m250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: SanDisk
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $32.99
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Rating:  553 reviews
Sales Rank: 403
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Not Machine Specific
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 1.7 x 5.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: SDMX3-2048-A18
Model: SDMX3-2048-A18
UPC: 619659024666
EAN: 0619659024666
ASIN: B000BP8AY2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight flash memory digital audio player--weighs just 1.5 ounces | | • | 2 GB memory holds 32 hours of MP3 and 64 hours of WMA audio | | • | Microsoft PlaysForSure support for compatibility with wide range of online stores and subscription services | | • | Integrated FM radio with 20 presets; built-in microphone and voice recorder | | • | Powered by single AAA battery, for up to 19 hours of usage |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Weighing not much more than its power source (a single AAA battery), the Sansa m250 2 GB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m250 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.  | The Sansa M250 can hold 32 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 2 GB memory.
Detailed view of the basic controls. | 
The Music LCD screen. | 
The FM Radio LCD screen. | 
Top Level Menu. |  | Take Your Music With You
The 2 GB Sansa m250 will hold approximately 32 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 64 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 m250 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 m250 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 m250 MP3 Player, Earphones, Armband and Case, AAA battery, and USB 2.0 travel cable.
Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 548 more reviews...
 Perfect for what I need February 23, 2006
K. Gehring (Kentucky, USA)
500 out of 505 found this review helpful
I've seen several reviews for this player (a couple comments here, but mostly on other review sites) that have basically stated that it's "just not an iPod". Well, yeah..it's NOT an iPod. I don't think SanDisk is trying to be an iPod with this player, and I'm thankful they're not.
I wanted an MP3 player so I could listen to music while running. I needed something small, lightweight, easy to operate without having to break pace - especially when on the treadmill - and something that could take the bounces and jostles associated with running. I didn't care about the iPod brand, being able to watch TV/video, color screens, or having double-digits worth of GB memory.
This little SanDisk player is great for me. Within hours of it being delivered to my front porch, I had several CD's worth of music loaded on and I was listening with no problems. It was super easy to load music on it using Windows Media Player. It did take some reading to figure out how to work all aspects of it, but that rings true for almost any electronic device. I did the various functions while reading the instruction manual - the one on the included disk, not the super brief quick start guide - and was able to figure things out the next time with no problems. And with 2 GB of memory, I have plenty of room for my music. I've loaded probably 10 CD's on it already, and I have plenty of room to spare.
As for using it for my intended purpose - while running - it's wonderful! I used the included plastic cover and armband and off I went. I'm able to skip songs and change music while maintaining pace. The sound is great - even with the little foam earbud covers, even despite the noise of the treadmill. It's definitely much easier than trying to deal with a discman and one single CD. I've used it for probably 3-4 hours already, and the battery indicator has dropped just one section.
A tip for the instruction manual - pop in the little disk and use Windows Explorer to find the pdf file, then copy it to your computer. This makes it much easier to come back and look something up, rather than having to wade through the disk's contents.
If you want a very nice and perfectly functional MP3 player - and don't need/want the iPod brand and price - then this player will easily meet your needs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Feature-filled MP3 player July 9, 2006
84 out of 84 found this review helpful
I recently got the Sandisk M250 MP3 player for a present, and I absolutely love it! It's really simple, yet it's full of features that I have come to appreciate a lot. I'll give you my pros and cons on this player, starting with the cons, because there's not very many of em.
Cons:
--included USB cable is only 6 inches long, and can pose a problem for those who have USB ports in the back of their computer.
--included case is adequate, but it's a pain to put in and take out the player. The case is made of a soft plastic that sticks to the player, making it a pain to use. I got the silicon case, and itis soo much better; it is very easy to take off and put on, and also provides better protection for the player. I found it easier to press the buttons on the player with the silicon case on.
--backlight is on the dim side, and could be lighter, but it's good enough for me.
--does not have a clock, like other Sandisk players. I would just like one for convinience.
Pros:
--large tactile buttons have excellent response, and are easy to press.
--4 line display gives a lot of info (track name, artist, album, battery life, time elapsed, and time left).
--text on the screen is very large, and easy to see.
--very good sound quality (to me)
--runs on AAA batteries, giving me the option to carry several batteries on long trips. I bought a pack of rechargeable NiMH batteries to cut down on costs.
--has a stopwatch, and it can run while you play music. It's ideal for me, because I can listen to music and time myself when I go running.
--has a info section that tells you how much memory you took up and how much you got left. It divides it down into your music memory and recording memory.
--FM radio has fairly good reception and you can preset 20 stations. Certain stations are as strong as I hear in my car's radio.
--lightweight, even though it is not really thin like other MP3 players.
--has custom EQ that you can mess around with along with several other set EG like Jazz, Pop and Rock.
--you can alter backlight timer from 3, 5, 10, 35, 45, 60 sec, and always on options.
--you can mess with screen contrast if you got weak eyes.
--supports languages Dutch, Spanish, English, French, Italian, Netherlands, and others.
--powers up or powers down in about 4 seconds; far better than my old Rio Carbon which took 10 seconds to boot up.
--navigation is soo darn simple; it's all done with the main buttons on the front.
--dedicated volume buttons prevent the inconvinience of having to go into the menu to change the volume like on other MP3 players.
--this player can get really loud; using my Philips surround sound earphones, I rarely listen to my music above 1/3 level, even in noisy places.
--voice recorder; I don't use it, but it's nice to have it as an option.
I hoped this review helped!
If you are looking for an Audio only MP3, this if for you! December 9, 2006
Rocky Balboa (Lakewood, CO)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought mine a few months ago... It works great and I have not had any problems (except, for misplacing my arm band but that of course was my fault). I could only find one company, that sells replacement armband for the M series. DLO sells an armband for around $30. (I am sure now that I bought a new armband, I will find the old one!)
I was looking for an MP3 player that is compact and has audio only. If I want to watch a movie it will be on a regular tv! The M250 is very easy to use, but the instruction manual so small. I found a more comprehensive instruction manual on-line.... www.sandisk.com/Assets/File/pdf/retail/Sansa_ug_Eng_m200.pdf
I use the latest version of Windows Media Player and found the transferring of songs from CD's to my computer to my M250 to be easy!
I really liked that the M250 runs on a AAA battery, because I have a charger. I do not have to worry about battery problems, like the Ipod!
I think the sound is good, it fits my needs. I have not used the radio or recorder, so I can't comment on them.
I did my research on the M250 through CNET, Epinion, and Amazon...
The headphones are adequate, but I wanted some of higher quality, so I bought the "Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones" for around $35. The Sennheiser has different types of fittings that you can play with until you find the size that fits your ear best.
Love this baby March 27, 2006
P. Thompson (Houston, TX USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Yes, this is my baby. So lightweight and easy to use, great for working out (keeps "strange" strangers from talking to you and makes the time go by quickly). Had bought the SanDisk 1gb. Gave to a friend when I had 450 songs in my library and 1gb would not hold them. Both models have great sound, but the controls on this model are easier to use and more substantial; worth the small price difference. Created folders by music genre and can shuffle within those folders, had bought a Coby and it would not perform this seemingly simple feat. Any novice can use. Would highly recommend it!
What more do you need/ December 1, 2006
S. J. Williams (Rochester, NY (Bills Country))
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have to say that I really love this product. It is easy to use and is perfect for someone not needing all the little extras that most of the time are worthless anyway. Last Friday I bought the Sandisk e150 which is also 2GB, but I didn't like it, so I returned it. You could put pictures on it, but they were so small nobody could see them anyway. You couldn't preset radio stations and just flip through them. That's why I got this one, it's all you need.
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