Lightweight flash memory digital audio player--weighs just
1.5 ounces
512 MB memory holds 8 hours of MP3 and 16 hours of WMA audio
Microsoft PlaysForSure support for compatibility with wide
range of online stores and subscription services
Integrated FM radio with 20 presets; built-in microphone
and voice recorder
Powered by single AAA battery, for up to 19 hours of usage
Technical Details
Model number: SDMX3-512
Storage: 512 MB flash memory
Capacity: 8 hours of MP3 music (over 120 MP3 songs), 16
hours of WMA music (over 240 WMA songs)
Audio format: MP3, WMA, DRM WMA, Audible
Display: Indigo backlit LCD display
Tuner type: Digital FM
Tuner preset: 20
Voice recording: Yes
Microphone: Built-in microphone
Power supply: 1 x AAA battery (included)
Battery life: Up to 19 hours of playback
Interface: Hi-speed USB 2.0
Connectors: Earphone jack
Minimum system requirements: Windows XP; Windows Media
Player 9 or 10; Intel Pentium class PC or equivalent; CD-ROM drive; USB
2.0 port required for hi-speed transfer
Dimensions: 1.4 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches (WxHxD)
Weight: 1.5 ounces with battery
In the Box:
Sansa m230 player, earphones, armband and case, 1 AAA battery, USB 2.0
travel cable, CD-ROM with user's manual, quick start guide
Product Description
The Sansa m230 Series MP3 player offerS great sound, ease of use, and
high quality sound with virtually no weight. Created by the leaders in
flash memory, this flash-based model provides high-quality digital
music playback at an affordable price. As a replacement to our original
Digital Audio Player line, this improved look also includes Sansa's
excellent navigation: songs sorted by title, artist, album, genre and
more. The Sansa m230 Series MP3 players are the first to provide
Microsoft PlaysForSure Subscription Service for unlimited downloads.
The 512 MB Sansa M230 will hold approximately 8 hours of CD-quality MP3
tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 16 hours of WMA tr acks (at 64kbps). It's
compatible with MP3, WMA, secure WMA (Microsoft WMDRM 9 and 10), and
Audible audio file formats. The digital FM radio allows you to access
local radio stations, as well as preset up to 20 of your favorite radio
stations. With 5 equalizer types for the FM radio and music player, you
can optimize your sound for your favorite style of music, for example,
Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, and Custom (user-defined). You can also use
the built-in microphone and voice recording function to capture
interviews, classes, and short voice notes to yourself.
So if you're seeking a truly portable digital media player for music,
data, or whatever, please consider the Sansa M230 MP3 Player because
it's stylish, it's affordable, it's reliable, and it's great.
Choose to play your favorite track repeatedly, in random sequence, or
play all the songs continuously Hi-speed USB 2.0 connects to almost any
computer for hi-speed music transfer (backwards compatible to USB 1.1
ports) Comes with sleek carrying case and armband to protect your
player and keep your hands free Easy to use - plug and play, no drivers
required (except Win98SE requires driver) Indigo backlit LCD provides
ID3 Tag information (v.1 and 2)