SanDisk Introduces Low-Cost Video MP3 Player
SanDisk solidified its music player lineup on Monday, introducing the Sansa View, which is the cheapest video-enabled player in its category.
Two models will be made available, an 8GB version for $149 and an 16GB model for $199 USD. Memory could be further expanded up to 24GB by using an optional 8GB microSD card. The players are expected reach stores in October, according to SanDisk.
Support for PlaysForSure services as well as Rhapsody to Go will be included with both models.
The View sports a 2.4-inch widescreen display, support for H.264, WMV, and MPEG4 video, and the ability to transcode DivX files for viewing on the device through included Media Converter Software. Other features include an FM radio with 20 presets and a voice recorder.
With that feature set, the View matches up and even exceeds the feature list of Apple's recently redesigned iPod nano. The largest size available there is an 8GB model for $199, and it does not include voice recording or FM radio capabilities.
"We're once again showing that category-leading technology can still be very affordable," SanDisk marketing head Eric Bone said in a statement. The company had initially debuted the device at this year's CES, but it said it decided to redesign the player to "best suit current consumer interests."
