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SanDisk Sansa M250

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User Score (402)

8.0
Expert Score (3)

6.3
Value for money (61)

6.1
Features (63)

6.1
Ease of use (62)

6.1
Performance (3)

4.7
Sound quality (5)

6.5
Overall quality (2)

6.3
Display (3)

4.7
Audio & image quality (60)

6.0
Ergonomics (3)

4.0

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good sound, easy to use, easy setup, reliable performance, good value for money

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Expert Reviews

CNET

7.0/10

31 October 2005
With its many features as well as its compatibility with audiobooks and subscription-based music, the SanDisk Sansa m200 series is an overall great value. Read more
- Available in up to 4GB capacity; solid value; includes FM tuner and voice recorder; compatible with WMA DRM 10 (Janus) and Audible files; decent controllers; on-the-go...
- Bulky (but lightweight); no line-in recording; poorly backlit display; only one quality option for voice recording.
Infomatics

6.0/10

6 April 2006
A good value player, but with questionable aesthetics Read more
- Pros: Small and light; supports DRM wma files; good value Cons: Small screen; unattractive design; no radio Overall: If you can overlook the dubious design, it's actua...

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Solid for the $$$

8.0/10

Reviewer: Thomas Roy, Amazon
23 December 2011
The sound quality is not as good as my old Rio player, nor is the battery life. Overall it works for what I need and it has the features I was looking for; AAA battery, easy to load from any of my computers and priced right. Overall pretty happy for a cheap, basic player. I wish that Rio had it together, but the build quality and reliability just weren't there compared to this Sandisk. Read more
"Went from Zune to Zune, fell in love with Sansa m250."

9.0/10

Reviewer: Celtic_Ghost, CNET
26 May 2009
This mp3 player is the best that I have had ever used. I first started with the one gigabyte m240, but felt the need to get a bigger (and smaller) player. The design worried me because it is big, and the shape is peculiar. It sits funny in the pocket and is not as discrete as say an iPod or Zune. So I ended up with a Zune for my upgrade. This was so cool; it played music as well as movies with an attractive 1.8 inch screen. The downfall was the battery life. Read more
- -Uses AAA battery -Plays many formats of music (mp3, wma, etc.) -Lightweight -Best bang for your buck
- -Shape -A bit bulky -Monotonous screen
Great product!

10/10

Reviewer: NMR, B&H Photo
25 August 2008
I use this when traveling, even on my motorcycle. I value it for its simplicity of operation, reliability, and its AAA battery power - it's not teathered to a recharging wall-wart. The battery lasts a loooong time, and it has plenty of capacity for hours (days with WMA files) of listening. Highly recommended. Read more
- Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough
- NONE
Cue the sad music

2.0/10

Reviewer: Overstock
31 December 2008
I purchased this as a Christmas gift and had it shipped home where the family would be gathering for Christmas. When I arrived Dec. 23rd. and opened the package to wrap it for the next day, I was disapointed to see that the product package was in poor condition and was filthy dirty covered with a soot like dust. So I cleaned it off and wrapped the gift. Read more
Simple.

8.0/10

Reviewer: avmarfitsin07, epinions.com
19 July 2006
Simple, high audio quality, easy to use, compact. FM radio, recorder, mp3 playback. Inexpensive. Read more
- Simple, durable, compact. Has radio and recorder.
- Could be cooler-B&W screen could turn color.
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10/10

Reviewer: Oublietttt, Rate it all!
19 July 2006
Sandisk Sansa m250 5 It's a 2GB flash MP3/WMA player with fm tuner, stopwatch, voice recorder, 5-band EQ, and can be used as a flash drive. It runs on a single AAA battery which, for me, is more convenient than built-in rechargeable batteries that require you to locate a power source when they run out of juice. Read more
SanDisk M250 2G MP3

10/10

Reviewer: Jill Skoglund, Unbeatable
19 July 2006
SanDisk M250 2G MP3 player was received as a gift 2005 and we have compared it to far more expensive MP3 players and prefer the SanDisk over all. Read more
Sandisk Sansa M250 2 GB: good cheap player

8.0/10

Reviewer: Dooyoo
14 July 2006
a good basic player! Read more
- good features for the price
- nothing fancy

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WikiFreak Description

The SanDisk Sansa M250 comes in 1GB, 2GB as well as in 4GB. It includes a FM tuner, a digital player and a voice recorder. Even though this portable device is relatively light that is weighting in at about 80g it will leave your pocket with a large bulk. The SanDisk Sansa M250 comes with a carrying case, a USB cable, an armband and an earphone. The FM radio that it is equipped with comes with 20 pre-set channels. Therefore if you want to listen to something apart from the songs that you have stored in …

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The file formats that it supports are WMA-DRM, MP3, WMA and Audio. This incredible device comes with one AAA battery with about 19 hours of power. The voice recorder with its built-in microphone will come in handy for lectures. It will also come in handy for recording telephone numbers and addresses and in fact what ever else you may want to record. There is also a pre-set equaliser. They are classic, jazz, pop and rock. Another advantage to this product is that audio books are compatible with it. The LCD screen light could have been a little better, but the information it displays is relatively straightforward. Where the sound is concern, it is good quality. It takes a little while to transfer files though. It is also compatible with Windows Media Player 10. The drag and drop system is used here as well. The body is made in plastic material, and it is able to stand up against the daily bumps. This device is also flash base. The built in microphone is located at the bottom of it. The controls are easy to operate. Overall the SanDisk Sansa M250 is a good buy for its basic operation.

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Manufacturer's Description

The Sansa m250 2 GB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m250 includes FM radio and voice recording, a backlit LCD screen that displays ID3 tag information, support for multiple file formats, and full compatibility with most subscription services.

Usage: Music
Storage Capacity: 2 GB
Number of Songs: 500
Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
Interface: USB 2.0 Mini

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iam using m250 sandisk sansa players i am unable to to transfer

i have m250sandisk sansa player how to down load music and songs to the player

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-07-21
What if yours frezzes up? What do you do ?

What If YurZ Frezzes'z Up ? What Do You Do?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2008-12-10

How do I get drivers? Does not work with my laptop: XP, 3.5 y.o.

How do I get drivers? Does not work with my XP laptop, about 3.5 years old. Thanks!

Answered by kbrozio 2009-01-01:

Try the SanDisk website, if it's not listed there then I would try emailing their support

Answered by MissMary 2009-07-20:

It does not need drivers for Windows XP; the drivers are required for Windows 98. Try to connect it by using the USB cable provided and if it comes with a CD, install it by using the CD. You can find the drivers online.

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