Unfortunately, bought the 2gb previously on woot - wish I had waited. Sound quality is great, but have not been able to set up playlist, even after following instructions myself, then having tech savy friend try setting it up. Disappointing since really wanted to use playlist at gym - now it just goes through all music loaded on it and I have to keep skipping the slower tracks. Thinking I may have a defective unit, but don't want to return since all music is loaded onto it. Read on web about several other customers that had same problem with their sansa fuzes. Any suggestions of what else to try? Also, agree with other poster that earbuds are really cheap, and kept falling out. Bought new ones from woot that are excellent.

Grinsta wrote:You realize all caps means you are shouting? Welcome to the interwebz.

yes i realize that! did not realize had caps lock on. Glad to have you available to edit things here on woot.

I bought one of these and it came in right after Christmas. I LOVE it! Very easy and simple to use. No issues with the battery when using the FM tuner and no trouble charging. I had to download some software from the Sansa site to convert certain file types so the my Fuse would play them, but it's FREE software and all is AWESOME!!!!! Even the built in mic for voice recording does a good job.

promisedplanet wrote:Read up on this in the Sansa Forums. The pitch problem is unnoticeable by anyone except audiophiles with hyper-sensitive ear-to-brain connections.

Yes, I actually found this bug on the Sansa Forums - that's where I sourced the link I originally posted.

And yes, it's true the pitch problem is small and probably will go unnoticed by many people.

Still, I think it is enough of a problem that it should at least be disclosed by Woot. It's not normal for MP3 players to have this issue, regardless of how many people can detect it.

There are a great many audiophiles and musicians who may be tempted to buy this.

Also, many people buy these for their children, some of whom may be audiophiles- and musicians-in-training. Why give them a product that conflicts with the development of strong aural awareness?

And remember that Sandisk has known about this issue for at least 10 months and still no fix.

I think people should be informed about what they're buying, that's all.

When we see frequent Woots of the same item, there is usually a reason.

Zune pass probably only works with Zune. A friend has a Sansa and loves it!

Gotta be better than the last mp3 player I bought on Woot...a Memorex 2gb.. you need to be in total dark to see the screen

Elgenna wrote:Zune pass probably only works with Zune. A friend has a Sansa and loves it!

My wife and I have the clip and use them all the time... Great Quality... I even bought a spare the last time they went up for sale... I have avoided the newer sansa players because they abandoned the standard USB 'B type' connector...

sssprinkle wrote:Well then, I think it is inherent upon you to list all of the sites you are aware of that let you return electronics items AFTER the warranty has expired...seriously...I mean if you're calling people names you must know a bunch of them...please, let us in on your knowledge of such sites so that we can return electronic items that break after the warranty expires...

And, thanks in advance for your insight and help...

Just letting people know these refurbs are not very dependable. And yes I have been able to return items if it has only been a few days after the warranty. So...seriously...go Woot yourself. I don't need your lip.

Does anyone know if or how well this player works with Audible.com files? Does it have a bookmark feature?

kenbuzz wrote:$18.95 for a Class 2 8GB MicroSDHC isn't bad. But Amazon also has a faster Class 6 8GB card for a couple of bucks less:

A-DATA 8 GB Class 6 microSDHC with SD Adapter 8GMSDHC1AP for $16.99

Or you could always check out Woot Deals - they always have a decent price on a number of different size cards.

I already own two sansa players thanks to woot's crazy deals. Will...resist...i...w.i.l.l

wooter117 wrote:Unfortunately, bought the 2gb previously on woot - wish I had waited. Sound quality is great, but have not been able to set up playlist, even after following instructions myself, then having tech savy friend try setting it up.

Some reviews differed, but it seems you have to use some software to make playlists, a lot of people said windows media player.

in for one!

I've always resisted, but I can't any longer. My wife has an 8GB Ipod, and an Itouch that I borrow... haven't had my own MP3 player in 5 years.

Looking forward to it.

nodecaf wrote:Does anyone know if or how well this player works with Audible.com files? Does it have a bookmark feature?

It does work with Audible files, I use them all the time. Bookmarking I am not very clear on. I don't know how to set a bookmark myself, but it does remember where you were in an audiobook from use to use, even if you switch between audiobooks.

rroehale wrote:It does work with Audible files, I use them all the time. Bookmarking I am not very clear on. I don't know how to set a bookmark myself, but it does remember where you were in an audiobook from use to use, even if you switch between audiobooks.

Awesome - thanks. In for one.

I buy Sansas as gifts . I pulled a few out for Christmas. Two clips & a larger 8 gb Sansa were dead. Glad I checking them before sending , but upset that I waited too long.

I have bought many Sansas on Woot, all refurbs. These are the only ones I have had problem with.
I just purchased a couple 2GB Fuzes. No idea yet if they work. Wish I had waited and bought these.

If you're buying as gifts or extras, just make sure to check them immediately.

ReaverJam wrote: I already own two sansa players thanks to woot's crazy deals. Will...resist...i...w.i.l.l

You have 10-24 Woots and only own 2 Sansas ?

Sandisk is the only MP3 player that I have ever owned. The first one (which I used for 2 years working 12 hour shifts and the battery never wore out) I gave to my nephew because Woot had a newer one ridiculously cheap and the third on I got for the same reason, which happens to be this Fuze. So far I love it and I use Windows Explorer to drag and drop the files. Sometimes they will freeze-up, and I try different things to get them going. Using a different computer USB port helps. I dislike ipod's itunes which my wife has, and ipod has no radio, which is how I ended up getting my first Sanza.

Does anyone know how to find the Sansa Media Converter to download? I tried the Sansa site and couldn't find it.

rroehale wrote:It does work with Audible files, I use them all the time. Bookmarking I am not very clear on. I don't know how to set a bookmark myself, but it does remember where you were in an audiobook from use to use, even if you switch between audiobooks.

There's no true setting of "bookmarks", but it does remember your spot. Check the firmware version, though. There was a firmware update for audiobooks which my refurbd fuze didn't come with. Easy to update and it works fine now (I also reformatted my Fuze to be safe). Go here for help: http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board?board.id=sansafuse

I'm debating on getting another, but what I really want is the Sansa "Clip+" (no video- which I've never used, but it's tiny and has a built-in clip for attaching to your shirt).

Sib79 wrote:Does anyone know how to find the Sansa Media Converter to download? I tried the Sansa site and couldn't find it.

look here (towards the bottom): http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/

After considering many flash players I bought this one. It is the best player I ever had, love it you will too.

kdecoster wrote:I am a virgin wooter. I also do not own any portable media devices. That Sansa Media Player is looking kinda nice. Could today be the day?

CHOOSE YOUR (SANSA) DESTINY

Do these types of players hold and play movies?

If I don't have a usb 2.0 port am I SOL, Should I return?

Does this works with the MyVu glasses?

901Memphis wrote:I have the E260 and it was a refurb, just like new and has a lot of similarities with this. Myne is also a 4 gig they are great and i highly recommend this to anyone who wants an inexpensive but great fm tuner/mp3 player

Does this have the same issue as the E260, the input jack shorts out after a few months? I bought the 260 refurb on here and it's useless now...any input would be appreciated greatly.

JackIrish13 wrote:If I don't have a usb 2.0 port am I SOL, Should I return?

If you have an older USB port, it will work, but it will not be as fast as a 2.0. I believe I have USB 1.1 and it still charges and transfers files.

There is also an aftermarket (non-Sansa) charger that you can plug into the wall which converts the USB connection to a power connection for a standard US power outlet. I have not tried it.

NYnowFL wrote:Do these types of players hold and play movies?

Yes they do play movies.

wocalax19 wrote:Some reviews differed, but it seems you have to use some software to make playlists, a lot of people said windows media player.

WMP will probably work. I've used MediaMonkey to sync playlists to the Fuze, without a problem.

nodecaf wrote:Or you could always check out Woot Deals - they always have a decent price on a number of different size cards.

Yup. I see:

8GB
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$14.99 - Class 6 RiData (Supermediastore)
$17.69 - Class 2 SanDisk (eBay - beware)
$17.99 - Class 2 SanDisk (eBay - beware)
$20.99 - Class 2 Kingston (buy.com)
$22.99 - Class ? Transcend (newegg)

I just got burned by a counterfeiter who sold a 1GB SanDisk card that was labeled as a 16GB, so I've sworn off eBay memory products and cannot recommend them to anyone. The $14.99 price for the C6 RiData card is very good, but unless you've got a $25 order the $4.99 shipping kills it.

I'll stick with the $17 A-DATA C6 card from Amazon with free shipping, but thanks for reminding me about deals.woot.

christiane wrote:look here (towards the bottom): http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/

Or just use a tool like "Any Video Converter". Last time I used it, the Sansa Media Converter was buggy and annoying to use. The only thing it does for you is convert to an appropriate format (but just choose "MP4" in Any Video Converter), and copy the converted file to the Fuze (but just copy it yourself ;-).

runnerfrog13 wrote:If you have an older USB port, it will work, but it will not be as fast as a 2.0. I believe I have USB 1.1 and it still charges and transfers files.

There is also an aftermarket (non-Sansa) charger that you can plug into the wall which converts the USB connection to a power connection for a standard US power outlet. I have not tried it.

I have it, it's a Belkin. They work great. Woot had a "secret" sale back in July, I got:

$0.99 Belkin Charging Kit
$0.99 Griffin Sansa Armband
$0.99 Griffin Sansa Leather Vizor
+5.00 shipping
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$7.97 total

I have the Sandisk Sansa fuze 8gb and the Sansa Clip. I LOVE both of these players (didn't buy the fuze off of woot though). (the 8 and the 4 gb are the same device just have different holding capacities)

I love the scroll wheel, un like the ipod, the wheel actually turns, it has a home button to bring to the main menu, which is a little boring and you can't individulize it (other than changing background color). and a button in the middle of the scroll key as an "ok" or enter button.

I have had some problems with this device, i have broken 3 of them in 1 year, (I sat on one, one didn't work from the beginning, and one fell off my bed onto my carpet). Sansa support replies back quickly but always sends the generic "We can't replace it" email, but i have managed to have all of them replaced (with out lying) for free.

I love this player, use it for music only, the picture quality could be loads better (never used video or audio books).
You have the option of radio, equalizers (preset or create your own) There is a On-The-Go play list you can add music to from the device, as well as be able to look music up from the album, the song, the artist, the genre, or if you gave it a high rating.

This player gets loud enough (i don't use the headphones given) and very rarely have ever had to turn it up past 50%.

It is a very simple player to use, it has always worked flawlessly with my memory card, and is wonderful :D at least in MHO

kenbuzz wrote:

I just got burned by a counterfeiter who sold a 1GB SanDisk card that was labeled as a 16GB, so I've sworn off eBay memory products and cannot recommend them to anyone.

And if you're an eBay seller that offers refunds, beware of the latest scam ... seller buys your memory card, claims it doesn't work, then returns a counterfeit card to you for a refund.

:-/

kenbuzz wrote:I have it, it's a Belkin. They work great. Woot had a "secret" sale back in July, I got:

$0.99 Belkin Charging Kit
$0.99 Griffin Sansa Armband
$0.99 Griffin Sansa Leather Vizor
+5.00 shipping
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$7.97 total

Actually, any AC-to-USB power converter will work, unless it provides a really low output amperage. I have like four different AC-to-USB converter blocks, and use them all interchangeably to charge my Blackberry, iPod Touch, Kindle and Sansa (yep, I'm a gadget geek).

Wait a second? Why the hell did I buy the 2gb for 28 bucks if you were going to sell the 4gb a week later for 30? That hardly seems right. Thanks a lot for a great feeling on my first woot.

Bought the 4gb last time around for $4 more for my 7 y/o daughter that wanted an "ipod" and saved $100 compared to a nano, however, the only docking station I could find was an altec-lansing that nobody had in stock and was over $100 in price. Wanted a docking station because I didn't really want her using headphones. Broke down and bought the Nano and picked up a $30 docking station. She's happy, the ipod records video which she loves, and I inherited the Sansa (still sitting on my desk)

You can get the 8gb version at buy.com "referb" for 49.99 free shipping. I bought one and there was no referb engraving and came in new wrapping so fir me it was a new item or mislabeled. I have bought this one last time around for my mom and it works great, as new. But that nasty engraving. I'd go to buy.com much better deal.

http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-sansa-fuze-8gb-media-player-silver-refurbished/q/loc/111/213323828.html

This one is silver they are out of black.

I love this little thing. It's not an ipod and you navigate completely differently but being able to sync with Windows Media Player, or drag and drop there is just no better solution. iTunes is bloatware I hate using it there are alternatives to itunes that are MUCH better hint **CopyTrans Manager app which is free.

Does anyone know if it supports the WMA DRM format?

willieguy wrote:Does anyone know if it supports the WMA DRM format?

Music
Audible formats (.AA), FLAC, MP3, OGG VORBIS, WAV, WMA, and secure WMA.

Use the Sansa Media Converter to transfer photos and videos to your Fuze.


The Sansa Media Converter supports the following media types:

Image files: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF
Video Files: ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX(ver 6.0), DVR-MS, MOV, MP4, MPEG 1, QT, WMV, and 3gp/3gpp2