• Up to 15 hours continuous playback using internal rechargeable battery
• Supports MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats
• Includes digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations voice recorder w/built-in microphone
• Hi-speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files

The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere. Other features include: FM radio, microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.

The Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip featuers a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere, FM radio, voice recording, and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.

Audio Player
The Sansa Clip plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible file formats. Enjoy up to 32 hours of playback and up to 500 songs (WMA format). Connect via USB to your computer for charging or synchronizing.

FM Radio
Listen to the radio or tune in to the TVs at the gym with the digital FM tuner, which features 40 user presets.

Voice Recorder
Use the built-in microphone to record memos, lectures, and more for later listening.

What's in the Box
Sansa Clip MP3 player, Clip accessory, USB 2.0 transfer cable, Earphones, Promotional Inserts, and Quick Start Guide.

This is a good MP3 player for the money. Very light weight and convenient, the clip is great when your walking or running. Also the songs download easily and nice that it has an built in FM radio with presets.

OLED was not functioning so I immediately returned it to Amazon. Saw the same Sansa Clip later at WalMart for $5 less than Amazon and bought it because it would be easier to return if it did not work. This one works fine.

I absolutely love everything about this product. The only thing I have had problems with is the clip that slides into a metal piece on the back of the player. Sometimes it comes off and I am afraid I am going to lose the clip, which is the biggest reason I bought the MP3 Player.

I've handled three units over the past year or so. One had to be returned because the battery drained fast and the down button wouldn't work. The latter was actually fixed by formatting a few times, but nothing helped the battery. Customer service was responsive and they quickly replaced the unit. My dad only uses it for the radio function. So far so good.

My unit's more heavily used though, and it's run the gamut of problems:

- computer won't recognize it, can't read files
- won't recognize connection to wall outlet, won't charge
- crashes on some long music tracks
- freezes upon restart
- no volume

These problems happened more frequently and with increasing severity as time went on. I haven't bothered to return it because I've been able to figure out solutions so far with help from Sandisk forums. Try:

- Menu > Settings > Format (deletes everything!)

- Get a USB wall charger. I use an OEM Motorola cell phone charger with typical male "B" type mini-USB plug, 5V 550mA. Get the guaranteed OEM unit from Amazon: Motorola Mini USB Travel Charger for Motorola Phones If you have a problem, try switching back and forth between computer USB and wall charger first--sometimes that helps "reset" the player. Try also turning off the player and plugging it into the wall outlet.

- switch USB mode from Auto Detect to MTP or MSC and try connecting again. The unit may switch back to unreadable; change USB mode to something else. Keep doing that as long as you can stand it.

- Sandisk is good about releasing firmware updates, but often they seem to introduce problems of their own. "No volume" was fixed, I think, by updating to v01.01.30A firmware. My player still crashes on problem files.

Other notes: the player won't charge if it's off. It will also refuse to charge from a computer that's off.

Build quality seems solid enough. The clip on back is hefty. Sound quality is great. I miss my old Samsung YP-U2 though--never had problems with it, but I gave it to my sister. Unfortunately, the U3 looks like Samsung was skimping on build quality.

The Sansa is simply the most unstable device I've ever owned. I've wasted a good part of my life trying to fix various problems with it. Maybe it'll be better with this latest firmware, but can't recommend the player to anyone unless they like to tinker. It's the equivalent of a vintage motorcycle--beautiful when it works, but out of commission for at least 50% of its life because something blew out.

Next go around, I think I'll try a Cowon iAudio 7.

I have never owned a MP3 player before this one. I wanted a player that is compact and allows me to listen to radio (mainly NPR).

For this purpose, the Sansa Clip is likely the best choice. Easy to use. Clip to anywhere. Good battery life. The layout could be better. For example, it's hard to press the volume+ botton when the headphone is plugged in and you have a fat finger. But overall a good device. I would have given it 5* if mine had not failed after 2.5 weeks of use. For no reason, the FM radio stop working. But this could be just my bad luck. I don't see a lot of complaint by others. Return to Amazon is real easy. That's what good customer service ultimately should be.

After this "test drive" experience, I can't help but wonder if my demand in a radio-capable MP3 player is really an outdated concept. Most NPR programs can be downloaded and played as podcast. Yes, there will be a delay and you can't call in. But how often do we really want to call in? There were enough times when the Metro went underground or when I was in a big building that I had to switch to music because of bad reception. To this regard, perhaps listening to the podcast is really the way to go and that may be why the Apple insists on not including the radio capability in its iPod. So I am going to try the podcast of the NPR programs. If I am convinced that this is the right way to listen, then perhaps I will consider the iPod Shuffle.

By the way, I thought 1 GB is okay given that I don't listen to music that often. It turns out to be the opposite. If one uses this mainly during workout or if one swaps the music in and out of the device often, then 1 GB may be okay. Since I only listen to music occasionally, I tend to be more picky on what I want to listen each time, and I don't swap music in and out of the device often. If I were to buy it again, I would have chosen 2 or 4 GB and keep a bigger collection of music on the device.