SanDisk Sansa Connect

Last Updated: Review by DigitalTrends (added on 17/06/07)

The SanDisk Sansa Connect is a multi-format digital audio player features 4 GB internal memory, Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11g), 2.2-inch TFT color screen, MicroSDTM slot and an internal speaker. The device enable you to Enjoy Internet radio stations from Yahoo! Music’s LAUNCHcast, get your Yahoo! Music Unlimited songs on the go, and View your Flickr photos and explore interesting photos on the go.

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REVIEWS (last updated: 17/06/07)

DigitalTrends reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“Overall, the Sansa Connect is a great MP3 player that should appeal to a huge cross section of the DAP consumer base. The Sansa Connect is a great MP3 player, especially for folks looking for a subscription-based, iTunes-free experience. It’s bit of a bummer that SanDisk left the Mac community out of the loop on this device. ”
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AnythingButIpod reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“The Connect does have some really great stuff going for it and has really taken advantage of the wireless feature, but I find it hard to justify the price if you are not going to subscribe to Yahoo! Unlimited, considering that without it, the Connect is a standard MP3 player with one hundred or so internet radio stations and the ability to browse your Flickr photos. (Although it may be more viable without the service once it drops below its introductory $250 price tag.) However, with the subscription service the Connect is a very attractive and feature-filled digital audio player. It is a definite recommendation for the music lover who wants it all and is willing to subscribe to the monthly service. ”
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CNET asia reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“The good: High-quality design; lovely, user-friendly interface; good audio quality; microSD card expansion slot; built-in external speaker for sharing tunes; Wi-Fi-capable; able to browse Flickr’s online photo catalog while “on the go”. The bad: Cannot communicate wirelessly with your PC; can’t get past certain open Wi-Fi networks’ “Terms and conditions” pages (yet); a few private networks may cause issues; observed Wi-Fi battery life not impressive. The bottom line: The Sansa Connect is a nicely designed player with desirable features and advanced wireless technology, making it a great choice for early adopters and Yahoo Music Unlimited subscribers. With a bit of tweaking to the integrated Wi-Fi, this device could become a “must-have” music player for users who want fresh content all the time.”
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GadgetHolic reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“Sandisk has another winner here; I have no doubt. I am thoroughly impressed with the features available on this little device. Once you hooked this player up to your wifi network, it is almost impossible to put it down. This is what the Zune should have been. Instead of sending songs to one another and then separately listen to the music, you can just unplug the earphones and actually listen to the music while interacting with your friends. With this device, I can honestly say “Welcome to the Social.””
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PCMag reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“I was quite impressed by the Connect’s speed. I had no issues connecting to secure and unsecure networks here in PC Magazine Labs, and I was able to download Yahoo! Music tracks from both networks at a rate of about 10 to 15 seconds per song…Overall, the Sansa Connect is a fantastic product. Purchasing one means accepting Yahoo! Music as your service of choice, but if you can live with that, the Connect is simply awesome. Download as many tracks as you want from Yahoo!, and do it while you’re at the bar or in your buddy’s apartment, all without using a computer. That’s the concept, and the product delivers on the concept with no glitches and very few annoyances. We have our first excellent Wi-Fi–enabled portable media player.”
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LaptopMag reviews the SanDisk Sansa Connect and writes;

“The audio quality of WMA subscription tracks was very good, but tracks imported from personal libraries were slightly problematic: A swirling background noise during silences indicates the MP3 decoder has a minor glitch in it…Overall, the Sansa Connect is a versatile digital audio player that does an excellent job of leveraging the power of Wi-Fi. A Yahoo Music Unlimited To Go subscription isn’t absolutely necessary, but it does add a lot of value to the device. Because the firmware is upgradable over the air, we expect this device to get better over time, but even as is, the Sansa Connect is pretty sweet.”
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USER MANUALS

- Download SanDisk Sansa Connect User Guide
- Download SanDisk Sansa Connect Quick Start Guide

VIDEOS

SanDisk Sansa Connect download demo

Demo of some of the features of the Sansa Connect. Using Yahoo Music, Flickr, and Yahoo Messenger.

+ FEATURES & SPECS

* Play music and view your photos
* Enjoy Internet radio stations from Yahoo! Music’s LAUNCHcastTM †
* Get your Yahoo! Music Unlimited songs on the go‡
* Discover new music and get personal song recommendations‡
* View your Flickr photos and explore interesting photos on the go†
* Connect to any open Wi-Fi® network
* Sleek attractive profile with large 2.2” TFT color screen
* MicroSDTM slot for capacity expansion
* Features an internal speaker

† Requires a Yahoo! ID and an open Wi-Fi® network
‡ Requires a valid subscription to Yahoo! Music Unlimited To Go and an open Wi-Fi® network. Yahoo! Music does not permit copying or transferring music files to other users. Yahoo’s share function available only for subscribers to access another subscriber’s Yahoo! Music Unlimited music files.

System Requirements:

* Windows® XP SP2 or Vista® Operating System
* Windows Media Player® 10 or 11
* CD-ROM drive
* High-Speed USB 2.0 port required for hi-speed transfer
* An open Wi-Fi™ Network for wireless access

Package Contents:

* Sansa® Connect™ MP3 player
* AC charger/adaptor
* USB 2.0 transfer cable
* Earphones
* Protective case
* Lanyard
* Quick Start Guide
* Installation CD with User Guide