Sandisk have been doing a good job of releasing portable music players that provide a good deal of flexibility. The Sansa is a budget 2GB model that may not play back video, and needs to be used with the custom USB cable, but otherwise does a good job of providing an alternative to the iPod flooded world of music players.
Unlike many other players, the Sansa is designed to be used when held tilted on its side –in landscape, if you will — instead of the upright, portrait style of many other MP3 players we’re familiar with. As such the button placement can feel a little strange at first; with the navigation controls under your right thumb and the volume controls under your left index finger. There’s a hold switch and a record button underneath your left thumb, which unlike the other buttons, you have to reach for.