Bought this before xmas 2007 for my wife, worked fine for a while, then it died. When it comes to MP3 software, I have little faith, the iRiver H10 that I own occassionally freezes while the computer interface is problematic. This Sandisk product bypasses a computer interface, which is good, but the thing died with no response.

Initial problems with unit number one were related to software/firmware upgrades but by the sixth week it just quit working. This unit was not abused - it probably had a total of 20 hours actual playing time. Sansa support is relatively good but don't call them.

After removing the device from the USB port it should turn itself off. What's strange is that this automatic playback function is what should happen when you manually turn on the player, but when you do that it goes into the language select menu. So not only does removing it from the PC turn it on, it turns it on in a way that's better than the actual on button!

Customer support is good but turnaround times are slow. First you have to get them to agree to a replacement. Then you have to get a RMA, ship the old unit back before they send a replacement unit.

I purchased this for my son and of course didn't even think that ITunes wouldn't be compatable (MP3 va MP4). Not only did ITunes not work, but later I was told that this unit is not yet compatible with Windows Vista. I'll stick with Ipod for use of convenience if nothing else!

I listen to a show and then delete it - however, the Sansa doesn't allow any way to delete except when plugged into a computer. And maybe it's my age, (however a good design should work for everyone) but I've never been able to figure out exactly how the buttons work. Sometimes it will fastforward through a selection and the next time it seems to skip to the next selection.

Very cheaply constructed and fragile. Will break with only minimum use and Sandisk will not honor their warranty.

The ipod shuffle is useless because it has no screen. If you buy an Ipod, You are just paying to be "part of the crowd" Do yourself a favor and save a lot of money by buying this item.

The computer detects it via the UBS, but the thing itself can't be turn on. The only consolation is that tech support is friendly and helpful, and provided some instructions to bring it back online, now I'll try to resuscitated the little gadget.

(*) After adding new songs to the player it's difficult to actually play them because they don't show up in the default playlist until you explicitly play them somehow. This is very annoying if you load some songs then go for a run because you'll find that you can't get those new songs to play without playing in the menu using a screen that's hard to read in the sunlight while moving. (*) FF and REV are poorly implemented

Four days of arguing with tech support and RMA and the result was "Too bad for you. Guess you own a broken MP3 player." Same thing happened with an M240 I purchased a month previous. Save your dollars and purchase a different brand.

(*) Most of the time when I turn it on it forces me to select my language instead of continuing the last track it was playing. (*) It's difficult to turn off. OK, manufacturers refuse to use a switch for turning off electronics anymore but why must I hold the power button for so damn long just to turn it off?

When I first had problems I would call and talk to a tech but there was a significant language barrior. In one instance, the tech kept telling me to 'press the silver bullet...., press the silver bullet...' After a minute or two, I realized he was talking about the small, square metallic looking button on the front of the unit. After that, I strictly communicated by written message.

The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the fast forward and rewind options does not work right for me.

this may be great for music but if you listen to audiobooks, don't even think about it! doesn't reliably resume (return to previous point) and fast forward takes forever, especially if you're trying to get through hours of already heard "pages" to wherever you left off.

I've tried it with both XP and OSX and can't get it to work correctly with either. It won't unmount from either system and I haven't been able to get the firmware updater to run. However, I haven't lost any data by pulling it out from the USB -- yet.

If you wear it around your neck, you're going to save the $1 cap and lose the $40 player when it gets loose. All I want is a cheap player, 1GB or less, AAA powered, that will let me listen to long-playing, low-memory intensive files one-at-a-time. I don't need FM, voice recording, fancy graphics, multi-colored screens or rechargeable batteries that can't be replaced.

Let me start off by saying that I do own a full sized Ipod and an a new late 2007 Ipod Nano and 2nd edition Ipod Nano. Let me tell you why you should choose this unit instead.

I purchased my Sansa Express 1 GB six months ago. I am sending the unit back for the third time.

I've owned both, but I had the Sansa Express for about two months before I lost it, along with a pair of good earbuds, when the player disconnected from the cap and lanyard. I had been careful to put the player in a safe place when I left the art studio or was on the move, but this one time I was distracted, and that was all it took. The Clip, on the other hand, has no parts to lose.

this may be great for music but if you listen to audiobooks, don't even think about it! doesn't reliably resume (return to previous point) and fast forward takes forever, especially if you're trying to get through hours of already heard "pages" to wherever you left off.

After removing the device from the usb port it should turn itself off. What's strange is that this automatic playback function is what should happen when you manually turn on the player, but when you do that it goes into the language select menu. So not only does removing it from the PC turn it on, it turns it on in a way that's better than the actual on button!

I've tried it with both XP and OSX and can't get it to work correctly with either. It won't unmount from either system and I haven't been able to get the firmware updater to run. However, I haven't lost any data by pulling it out from the usb -- yet.

(*) After adding new songs to the player it's difficult to actually play them because they don't show up in the default playlist until you explicitly play them somehow. This is very annoying if you load some songs then go for a run because you'll find that you can't get those new songs to play without playing in the menu using a screen that's hard to read in the sunlight while moving. (*) FF and REV are poorly implemented

Audio books downloaded from the public library get inconveniently filed with songs (whereas books downloaded from paid sources get conveniently filed in audiobooks), the display goes off (to save battery power) way too quickly, the volume is not as high as I'd like it and rewinding can be onerous.

The ipod shuffle is useless because it has no screen. If you buy an Ipod, You are just paying to be "part of the crowd" Do yourself a favor and save a lot of money by buying this item.

After removing the device from the USB port it should turn itself off. What's strange is that this automatic playback function is what should happen when you manually turn on the player, but when you do that it goes into the language select menu. So not only does removing it from the PC turn it on, it turns it on in a way that's better than the actual on button!

(*) Most of the time when I turn it on it forces me to select my language instead of continuing the last track it was playing. (*) It's difficult to turn off. OK, manufacturers refuse to use a switch for turning off electronics anymore but why must I hold the power button for so damn long just to turn it off?

When I first had problems I would call and talk to a tech but there was a significant language barrior. In one instance, the tech kept telling me to 'press the silver bullet...., press the silver bullet...' After a minute or two, I realized he was talking about the small, square metallic looking button on the front of the unit. After that, I strictly communicated by written message.

If you wear it around your neck, you're going to save the $1 cap and lose the $40 player when it gets loose. All I want is a cheap player, 1GB or less, AAA powered, that will let me listen to long-playing, low-memory intensive files one-at-a-time. I don't need FM, voice recording, fancy graphics, multi-colored screens or rechargeable batteries that can't be replaced.

Initial problems with unit number one were related to software/firmware upgrades but by the sixth week it just quit working. This unit was not abused - it probably had a total of 20 hours actual playing time. Sansa support is relatively good but don't call them.

I've tried it with both XP and OSX and can't get it to work correctly with either. It won't unmount from either system and I haven't been able to get the firmware updater to run. However, I haven't lost any data by pulling it out from the USB -- yet.

The buttons are a little too small, battery life is good but not exactly as good as advertised and the firmware isn't that great. I would suggest this player over any other low capacity mp3 player though. Just not with Windows Vista.

Maybe not for you if you live out in the country, but for anyone near a decently sized city with radio stations, you will get them all just fine. I have used mine to pick up a radio station for a good 30 Mile Radius Outside of the city with NO drop off at all.

I purchased this for my son and of course didn't even think that ITunes wouldn't be compatable (MP3 va MP4). Not only did ITunes not work, but later I was told that this unit is not yet compatible with Windows Vista. I'll stick with ipod for use of convenience if nothing else!

The ipod shuffle is useless because it has no screen. If you buy an ipod, You are just paying to be "part of the crowd" Do yourself a favor and save a lot of money by buying this item.

Let me start off by saying that I do own a full sized ipod and an a new late 2007 ipod Nano and 2nd edition ipod Nano. Let me tell you why you should choose this unit instead.

Bought this before xmas 2007 for my wife, worked fine for a while, then it died. When it comes to MP3 software, I have little faith, the iRiver H10 that I own occassionally freezes while the computer interface is problematic. This Sandisk product bypasses a computer interface, which is good, but the thing died with no response.

I listen to a show and then delete it - however, the Sansa doesn't allow any way to delete except when plugged into a computer. And maybe it's my age, (however a good design should work for everyone) but I've never been able to figure out exactly how the buttons work. Sometimes it will fastforward through a selection and the next time it seems to skip to the next selection.

The computer detects it via the UBS, but the thing itself can't be turn on. The only consolation is that tech support is friendly and helpful, and provided some instructions to bring it back online, now I'll try to resuscitated the little gadget.

This player is so simple to charge and load that even she has no difficulty using it. And its small size and light weight make it easy to stash in her purse or pocket between trips in and out of shops when she's doing errands on the weekend. One of its best features is that there are no external chargers, wires or software needed to connect it to the computer.

As of right now though mine isn't working but I think the problem is being caused by Windows Vista's MTP driver. The Express works on all other computer systems. So, if you own Windows Vista you should think twice before purchasing this.