SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player, Blue – microSD Card Slot and FM Radio – SDMX26-008G-G46B

I’ve lost a few SanDisk MP3 players over the years and I keep coming back to SanDisk when I replace them. The price has been reasonable which is important. But most important is the way it functions. I find it very easy to load and to play. The sound is as good as the radio. I never use the headphones that come with it. My favorite headphone so far has been AGPTEK Over The Ear Earbuds. They are comfortable, easy to put on and stay on and they do a good job blocking out traffic noise.

I received this as a gift a year ago and still love it one year later. Unlike most people, I hate having EVERYTHING connected to my phone – I don’t like the fact that listening to podcasts or music means running down my battery and when going out for a walk, I like to be able to clip this tiny device to my clothing and just go. I have an iPhone and a Mac laptop, and in general I find Apple fairly intuitive but in recent years that seems to be changing. I’m also in general looking for Apple alternatives since I really dislike the direction they are moving in (changing laptop/cell phone design so that it is impossible to replace anything at all like batteries, hard drives, etc…)The Clip Jam is intuitive to use for the most part – adding music and podcasts is a breeze, and I don’t have to waste time getting frustrated with iTunes every time they update it and then spend an hour trying to figure out how to use it again. If you are looking for a really simple, easy to use (and cheap!) MP3 player, you can’t really get much better than this.That being said, there are some minor downsides:1) Audiobooks. I didn’t buy this device for use with audiobooks, but after reading the difficulty others were having, I decided to give it a try out of curiosity. I copied an audiobook file from my computer that I’d bought from Audible. Though the file copied without problem, when I attempted to start the audiobook, I got the message “Please activate your device to play this title”. After some internet sleuthing on forums, I learned that this issue could be fixed by going to Audible’s website and downloading the “Audible Manager”. The only problem with this is that the Audible Manager is only available for Windows based computers. Since I have a Mac, I am SOL.*later in the same day that I added the audiobook file to the ClipJam, the ClipJam wouldn’t turn on anymore. I went online and learned that other people had a similar issue if they added a corrupted file to the ClipJam. I read what others did and followed suit – I took out the external SD card, put it in my computer, formatted it, then did the long reset (hold the button down for a minute), let go, and the ClipJam restarted. Once it restarted, I put back in the SD card which was not recognized because it was formatted by a computer so I reformatted it in the ClipJam. This worked like a charm, and I’ve had no problems with it since.2) Making Playlists on the go. Unlike the old iPods, I haven’t been able to find a way to make playlists while I’m out and about. However, from my computer (Mac) it’s really easy to put songs or podcasts into a new folder on the desktop, then copy that folder from the desktop into the ClipJam. Doing it this way, I can create playlists from my computer. For my needs, this is completely adequate.With these two caveats in mind, for a $30 MP3 player, I still think it’s a great option if you are looking for a simple device to just listen to music and podcasts. Let me know if you have any questions, and if you found this review helpful, please consider leaving me feedback.

I like it so much , I have five. Books, podcast, radio, music, sports, they do everything I need a tiny little MP3 player to do. Durable. They sometimes take a fall and do not suffer damage. However, if you drop one into the toilet or the tub, set it aside to dry for a good long time before you try and use it again. If you accidently wash one in the washer, It may not ever work again. So , unclip it when you take off a garment BEFORE you put the garment into the laundry basket. Kids forget sometimes. smile.

This is replacing an older model that I had for so long, have no idea when I bought it. I use it when walking, and prefer it over a phone, even if I have to use wired buds. Clips on either my shirt pocket or neckline, no weight is noticeable . I’m old school, don’t mind having music I’ve heard over and over, and I think I have about 150 songs on there, and can easily swap in and out different music.

I got this for my boss for Christmas. I’ve had SanDisk MP3 players for many years and they do outlast others I’ve had in the past. He has it in his vehicle to listen to on his commute to and from his house.