The world's biggest flash MP3 players

James Kim, Senior Editor

August 25, 2006

Of course we're talking capacity, and who knew SanDisk would be such a dominant player? The number two MP3 player brand (and stockpiler of vast amounts of flash memory) has messed with the flash-player market status quo by offering an 8GB version of its feature-packed Sansa e200 series for $250. With a Micro SD card, the e200 series can be expanded an additional 2GB. Last we checked, $250 also got you a 4GB iPod Nano. Even the 6GB Sansa e270 is cheaper at $220. Though we expect more 8GB and higher flash players to follow (especially from Apple), the solid-state capacity king is still SanDisk. If you want a player that's compact, feature filled, and with no moving parts, check out this list.

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Product name	SanDisk Sansa e280 (8GB)	SanDisk Sansa e270 (6GB)	Apple iPod Nano (4GB, white)	Samsung YEPP YP-Z5 (4GB, silver)	Creative Zen V (4GB, black)	Meizu Mini Player (4GB, white)

Review date	March 10, 2006	March 10, 2006	September 13, 2005	March 15, 2006	June 28, 2006	August 24, 2006

CNET editors' rating	8.0 Excellent	8.0 Excellent	8.3 Excellent	8.0 Excellent	8.0 Excellent	7.3 Very good

Users' rating	6.5 Good ( from 77 users)	7.1 Very good ( from 110 users)	7.3 Very good ( from 183 users)	7.8 Very good ( from 23 users)	6.3 Good ( from 13 users)	8.8 Excellent ( from 5 users)

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Review summary	The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series.	The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series.	Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.	If you're looking for a tiny, well-built, color-screen MP3 player with excellent sound, the Samsung YP-Z5 is a great choice. Just make sure that you're comfortable with the touch-pad controller before you buy.	The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.	The Meizu Mini Player is a quality MP3 player with a sleek design, good sound, and useful features, but fans of DRM-hawking music stores should steer clear.

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Basic Specs
PC interface(s) supported	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Info unavailable

Dimensions (WxDxH)	1.7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in	1.7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in	1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in	1.7 in x 0.5 in x 3.5 in	1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in	Info unavailable

Weight	2.6 oz	2.6 oz	1.5 oz	2 oz	1.6 oz	1.9 oz

Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium polymer	Lithium ion	Lithium ion

Mfr estimated battery life	20 hour(s)	20 hour(s)	14 hour(s)	35 hour(s)	15 hour(s)	Info unavailable

Software type	SanDisk Sansa Media Converter	SanDisk Sansa Media Converter	Apple iTunes for Mac , Apple iTunes for Windows	Drivers & Utilities	Creative Media Explorer , Creative MediaSource Player , Creative MediaSource Organizer , Microsoft Windows Media Player 10	Info unavailable

Product type	Digital player / radio	Digital player / radio	Flash player	Digital player	Digital player	Info unavailable

Color	Black	Black	White	Silver	Blue	Silver

Width	1.7 in	1.7 in	1.6 in	1.7 in	1.7 in	1.9 in

Depth	3.5 in	3.5 in	0.3 in	0.5 in	0.6 in	0.4 in

Height	0.5 in	0.5 in	3.5 in	3.5 in	2.7 in	3.1 in

Digital player (recorder)	MP3 , WMA	MP3 , WMA	AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible , Apple Lossless	MP3 , WMA	MP3 , WAV , WMA , ADPCM , Audible , Protected WMA (DRM 9)	Info unavailable

PC interfaces	Info unavailable	USB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Hi-Speed USB

Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	4 GB	Info unavailable	4 GB	Info unavailable

Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable

Resolution	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	176 x 132	Info unavailable	128 x 128	Info unavailable

Sound output mode	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Stereo	Info unavailable	Stereo	Info unavailable

Equalizer factory presets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Normal , Classical , POP , Rock , Jazz	Info unavailable	Pop , Jazz , Rock , Disco , Vocal , NewAge , Classic , Acoustical	Info unavailable

Amplifier response bandwidth	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	20 - 20000 Hz	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable

Digital player signal-to-noise ratio	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	92 dB	92 dB	Info unavailable

Digital Player total harmonic distortion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	0.05 %	Info unavailable

Manufacturer warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable

Device type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Portable media center

Key multimedia features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Digital audio player , Digital video player

Display type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LCD 2.4 in

Supported still images formats	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	BMP , JPG , GIF

Supported audio formats	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	WMA , Ogg , WAV , MP3

Radio	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	76 - 108 MHz

Included accessories	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Earphones , USB cable , Carrying pouch

Product name	SanDisk Sansa e280 (8GB)	SanDisk Sansa e270 (6GB)	Apple iPod Nano (4GB, white)	Samsung YEPP YP-Z5 (4GB, silver)	Creative Zen V (4GB, black)	Meizu Mini Player (4GB, white)

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