Electronics : SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver) |
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Your portable music machine with 8 GB of storage. (Click image to view larger.) |
The MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot means storage possibilities are essentially unlimited. (Click image to view larger.) |
Smaller than a credit card and as thin as a pencil, the new Sansa Fuze MP3 player looks great--and has the brains to match. (Black player shown here; click image to view larger.) |

Rating: - * Terrible software for photographs ... The "Sansa Media Conveter" instruction are terrible if you want to get photographs on to the Sansa Fuse. Despite using the latest versions of both the Fuse firmware and the "Sansa Media Converter", it took HOURS before I finally got photos to display after spending HOURS trying. Apparently (per Sansa's user fourms) the "Media Converter" can not successfully convert larger JPEG files (no one seems to know the upper limit) to display on the Fuse. It claims to have converted them, Windows Explorer shows them in the proper directory on the Fuse, but they don't display. I tried getting the JPEG down to the 220 pixel width first, then run their "Media Converter", use its "Best Fit" to the Fuse, says files converted OK, files there on Windows Explorer. Turn Fuse off, disconnect USB, restart Fuse, and the files are GONE. It was only by chance that I happened to disconnect the USB plug before turning the device off (unlike the standard procedure with USB flash memory which is to shut down the device before unplugging). This seems to leave the converted files on the Fuse. Nowhere in the "manual" provided does it state to do this. While the radio works, records off air, records voice nicely, etc. the "Media Converter" instructions are UNACCEPTABLY incomplete. Rating: - * Sandisk Fuze 8gb ... The battery life is great on this, the wheel easy to use and the settings easy enough to configure. I like the small size, have no plans on watching video on such a small screen so the inability of the video software provided by Sandisk to even recognize my device is not an issue for me but something that does remove a star. Also dislike the proprietary cable for data transfer/charging by USB but its livable. All in all, a very nice little mp3 player with a good size capacity (expandable) for a very good price. Rating: - * Great for music lovers on Linux ... As a Linux user, I've been caught between either trying to make iPods work with Rockbox/Banshee (not always perfect) or using no-name Chinese clones (fine for small music collections, but the lousy interface shows its shortcomings fast if you have a lot of songs.) The Fuze is exactly what I've been looking for. Set it to MSC mode and you can just drag and drop your songs, no interface software required. Unlike the no-name clones, it reads ID3 tags and organizes your music with a self-updating database inside the player. Really cool. The sound quality is fantastic, above both iPods and clones to my ears. I haven't tried it for videos and photos yet but hey, that's not what I bought it for. It's also got a super-solid build quality, unlike some of the clones I've used. Other nice touches include remembering what song you were playing if you turn it off and then on again, and remember what artist you were playing when you hit the "artist" menu. (Probably sounds matter-of-fact to iPod users, but cheap clones don't have these features.) Also, the random is a true random unlike some clones. If you were thinking about getting a no-name clone, I'd suggest paying a little more and getting the Fuze. When you buy an MP3 player, you're not just buying a memory chip, you're buying an interface. And this is a sweet one, with all the great stuff iPod has and none of the proprietary nonsense. Rating: - * Sandisk 8MG ... I really like this MP3. Sound is great, easy to use and holds a lot of music without having to buy an extra card. Haven't downloaded any pictures or videos yet.Radio is nice to have. Only negative is there isn't a clip or holder included but it's so small it's easy to carry in your pocket, but when you do that you often hit the pause or fwd button. Rating: - * Love this item! ... I love this item. It's a great price compared to Itunes. I use it with Raphosdy to get the mp3 songs. Itunes makes you buy every song, but Raphsody lets you pay subscription fee each month to download unlimited songs so for a first time mp3 user like me, I can fill it up with 600+ songs and not break the bank. It's just as small as the Ipod and the price is great. I like to listen to my music in the car so I got an FM transmitter that works great with it. As well, they have an armband for it that works great when jogging. Definitely a great item if you are looking for a new MP3 player. |


![]() The nüvi 360 comes with hands-free bluetooth wireles technology. See side view. |
![]() Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. |
![]() The device sports a handy MP3 player, letting you play songs stored on SD memory cards. |
In addition, you can easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's database of more than six million points of interest -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.
Navigation and Entertainment with Ease
For starters, the nüvi 360 includes a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver that offers exceptional performance and reception. The unit's flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection. Preloaded software features maps of Europe or North America, and it includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface -- making navigation as easy as it gets.
But navigation is just the beginning. Like the nüvi 350, the nüvi 360 also includes many entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.
The nüvi 360 features a bright, 2.8 x 2.1-inch TFT display with white backlight for easy readability. At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD) and just 5.1 ounces, the unit is small enough to be placed on the dashboard with the included suction mount, or into your pocket for easy transportability. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you up to eight hours of power, and an included 12/24 volt adapter cable will let you run the navigator off your vehicle's power. An AC battery charger is also included.
A built-in Travel Kit that includes sample MP3s and audio books will get you started with entertainment, and with the unit's SD memory card expansion slot you can add optional software, such as language and travel guides. A USB port is also included for loading and updating data.
What's in the Box
Gamin nüvi 360, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, 12/24 volt adapter cable, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, carrying case, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.

![]() This pocket sized personal travel assistant has a super bright, sunlight-readable color screen. See side view. |
![]() Easy control via the simple touch screen. |
![]() Weather reporting available with bright, colorful graphics. |
Speaking of keeping you safe, the nüvi 680 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your nüvi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 680's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information.
![]() Simply insert a memory card to enjoy pictures, songs, and audiobooks. |
![]() You can also use the mini-USB port for tranferring files directly to the memory card. |
In additional to all this functionality, the nüvi 680 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the nüvi 680 allows further customization via optional software such as a travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs.
The Garmin nüvi 680 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen, wide-screen display that measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) and has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the nüvi 680 measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 6.2 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from three to seven hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin nüvi 680 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
![]() The nüvi 680 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs, and more. |

