SanDisk Sansa e260 4GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The SanDisk Sansa e260R is similar to the Sansa e260, but this model features slick integration with Best Buy's Digital Music Store, which is powered by RealNetworks' Rhapsody 4.0 service. The player costs $180 at Best Buy (as of 1/9/07), but you can ...

Pros: Rhapsody integration Card slot for extra memory

Cons: Controls are uncomfortable to use Disappointing audio quality

Verdict: The Sansa e260R would be a great player for sampling a constantly changing blend of music from Rhapsody's $15 monthly service. However, the player's low audio quality and uncomfortable thumbwheel make it hard to recommend

Review summary: The Sansa e260R dials you in to Rhapsody's all-you-can-eat music service.

Pros: Rhapsody integration Card slot for extra memory

Cons: Controls are uncomfortable to use, Disappointing audio quality

Review summary: Does SanDisk's Sansa score over the iPod Nano? Find out...

Pros: Great sound quality, Large display, Video playback, FM radio, MicroSD expansion slot, USB drag-n-drop, Good battery life

Cons: Twice as thick as the Nano, Not as good looking as the Nano

Review summary: The Sansa e260 has several features we'd love to see in other media players, including a microSD card slot; unfortunately, it's also saddled with a killer design flaw. Click Read More for more.

Verdict: The bundled Sansa Media Converter software makes short work of translating photo and video formats and then transferring them from your PC to the player's 4GB of flash memory, but you'll want to spend some time cropping and resizing your photos ...

Review summary: iPod? You're kidding right? We wouldn't be seen dead with one…

Pros: Easy to use. Attractive design. Excellent features

Cons: Bigger than a Nano