SanDisk Sansa View SDMX 10 R 016 GK E 70 16 GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Though I've previously pledged my allegiance to iPod, I'm always on the lookout for hot products, and I had high hopes for SanDisk's Sansa View.

Pros: Easy-to-use raised click wheel Very clear sound and vibrant screen

Cons: Unintuitive menu navigation Can only be charged via USB

Verdict: Despite my qualms regarding its internal menus, the Sansa View is a well-rounded portable player with an attractive design, good color quality, and clear sound

Review summary: I like the Sansa. The price and storage capacity suit me down to the ground, but being SanDisk you'll know the quality will be there too

Review summary: The Sansa View is a curious device. Looking a little like a mobile phone, its styling might not stop you reaching past it on the shelf to pick up an iPod Nano. But what's under the hood and what it can show you are worth dallying over before you make ...

Verdict: The View can be updated using Windows Media Player. Those who abhor Microsoft software can do it manually by using the device as a hard-disk and dropping the files onto it directly

Review summary: Sandisk's Sansa e200 series of ‘Nano killers' received rave reviews across the market last year, playing a large part in putting the memory specialist's portable player range back on the map. Despite the fact that it ...

Verdict: Despite being quite a bit larger, blander and less inspiring than we expected, the Sansa View has an excellent battery life and most importantly offers fantastic value for money.

Review summary: It's easy to see how SanDisk has managed to establish itself as a firm number two in the American MP3 market. The iPod, of course, rules the roost over there, as it does in practically every country on the planet.

Pros: Looks and feels great, It's a pleasure to use, It's slim

Cons: Videp playback isn't great

Verdict: This is possibly the best iPod-alternative on the market today - a real winner