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Low cost, good format support and expandable memory team up to make the SanDisk Clip Zip MP3 player a solid choice if you're strapped for cash. It doesn't look or feel expensive, but its rear clip is sturdy enough to grip onto clothing reliably. Looking for a primary MP3 player? We'd recommend considering a slightly more expensive player with longer battery life. But as a second or sporty music source, it's a winner.

Overall

7/10

By Andrew Williams
Reviewed 16 February 2012
Updated 23 February 2012

Price as reviewed

£34.99

Review
- 1: Design, Features, vs iPod nano
- 2: Interface, Sound Quality and Verdict
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Reviewed by Andrew Williams
16 February 2012

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Awards

SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip details

Design: 7/10
Features: 8/10
Sound Quality: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Overall: 7/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

Good format support
Great value
Expandable memory

Cons

Excessive volume limiting in EU mode
Low-res screen
Slightly cheap-feeling
Some bugs
Poor EQ
Mediocre battery life

Price as reviewed

£34.99

Manufacturer

SanDisk

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kingosticks

11:58 AM on 16 February, 2012

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Why on earth is there no comparison to the Clip+? This is in fact the 3rd generation of this product line so it's hardly a "new contender" to the Nano. I'm very wary of making any decisions based on stuff I read here anymore but the only differences between this and the previous model (Clip+) appears to be a slightly tweaked button layout, larger colour screen and micro USB instead of mini. Personally I wouldn't bother with the Clip Zip, especially when the 8GB Clip+ can be had for just £30 including an additional 8GB SD card.

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12:29 PM on 16 February, 2012

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Hi Kingosticks,

The Clip models are all part of the same family, and as you say there's little difference apart from the minor tweaks you mention.

The comparison was there to address whether it's worth spending more than SanDisk's offerings. Whether you want a Clip+ or Clip Zip is simpler - how much do you care about a full colour screen? Pretty much covers it.

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12:56 PM on 16 February, 2012

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Thanks for the reply. I agree, how much do you care about a full colour low resolution screen? But that's completely missing from your review, the extra comparison would have been more useful for someone looking at a Nano alternative.

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3:26 PM on 17 February, 2012

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I have the Clip+, and as far as I remember it had much better sound quality than anything below the much more expensive Sony players. However, it didn't support AAC files which is a pain if anybody else who might want to use it has never changed the default ripping format in their iTunes! If the Zip's sound quality matches that of the Clip+, it sounds like it could be a really nice little player.

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9:10 PM on 19 February, 2012

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Third hit in a row for the Clip range but they've insisted on exactly the same problem as twice before : I have to get the lower capacity to buy the colour I want. It's a stupid strategy since the one thing the Nano has going for it is an expansive colour range. Give me an 8GB orange one and I'll snap it up in a heartbeat.

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