28 August 2007 – Sansa Clip takes aim at the iPod shuffle
The Sansa Clip gets its name from the detachable clip attached to the device, which is meant to be worn. The Clip packs an FM radio (with recorder), microphone and mp3/wma player into the thumb-sized shell. Unlike Apple’s iPod Shuffle, which also features a wearable clip design, the Sansa Clip has an OLED display. Also, the 1GB Clip will cost $40, half the price of Apple’s player.
Available in 1GB and 2GB capacities, the Clip comes in black, candy apple red, hot pink and ice blue colors, but only for the 2GB model. All 1GB models will ship in black. The FM tuner and recorder has 40 presets for storing favorite stations on the FM dial, and with the 2GB model, is capable of up carrying up to 32 hours of music playback. However, the built-in rechargeable battery gives only up to 15 hours of music playback.
The Sansa Clip is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in September 2007, retailing at $40 for the 1GB model and $60 for the 2GB.
