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Is there a modern replacement for the Sansa Clip Zip? Tiny screen, micro SD slot, and great battery life. Rockbox flashable would be a big plus.
by et-al 2y ago
Is there a modern replacement for the Sansa Clip Zip?
Tiny screen, micro SD slot, and great battery life. Rockbox flashable would be a big plus.
- CharlesW 2y ago> "Is there a modern replacement for the Sansa Clip Zip?" Searching Amazon for MP3/MP4 players with a clip shows 78 results.
- JansjoFromIkea 2y agoThis is a very surface level response without wondering why the Clip Zip would be a standout. Doubly so if you actually dive into how many dupes and how crappy most of the 78 results likely are. The direction hardware development has gone for MP3 players since the Clip Zip (specifically regarding the amount of memory built into the SoC) means it running Rockbox (a well-regarded custom firmware for MP3 players) is likely to be drastically better than all of these that are remotely close to the same form factor. Sandisk's own successors to the Clip Zip are universally inferior and the superior alternatives weigh three times as much at multiples of the Clip Zip's RRP. The modern replacement for the Sansa Clip Zip is a USB C mod and putting a new battery into your existing Sansa Clip Zip.
- CharlesW 2y agoMy point was that the form factor hasn't gone anywhere for people who want that, so modern replacements are available. Rockbox's last release looks to have been 5 years ago, so if that's non-negotiable, your best bet is probably eBay.
- JansjoFromIkea 2y agoIt's not just about form factor though, it needs to be able to do the same function or suitable replacement operations as well as the older device did. A piece of junk that looks the same, has USB C and functions worse in every other way isn't a modern replacement for an extremely well regarded device amongst audiophiles.