Does Sansa Clip have an audio book 'bookmark' capability??? I am searching for a MP3 player that 'bookmarks' where I've stopped 'reading'/listening to an audiobook. Would appreciate hearing from an experienced audio book user. Thanks. Does Sansa Clip have an audio book 'bookmark' capability??? I am searching for a MP3 player that 'bookmarks' where I've stopped 'reading'/listening to an audiobook.... » Read More Does Sansa Clip have an audio book 'bookmark' capability??? I am searching for a MP3 player that 'bookmarks' where I've stopped 'reading'/listening to an audiobook. Would appreciate hearing from an experienced audio book user. Thanks. « Show Less
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Thank you for the tip. I just upgraded my firmware and I am very please with the added bookmark feature. The Sansa Clip was a good little player before the upgrade...now it is darn near perfect!
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A little bit more info on Ch. Mode. With it on forward and back buttons will immediately go to previous or next chapter if pressed. If held the current chapter will start moving forward or back.With it off, pressing forward or back will not change chapters, but will simply scroll forward or back. To change chapters you will have to pause the book before pressing and holding forward and back button. This is probably the best option for most people. Too easy to change chapters and lose your place otherwise.
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Oh, and here is a link that will take you straight to the firmware updater so you can download the latest updates to your player: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/156/kw/firmware/r_id/101834
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When you're ready to download click on transfer on the OverDrive screen and on the first pop-up screen click next. On the next screen click on advanced options--it'll ask if you want to createa new folder in music---click NO and it well let you browse for a folder. Choose the audiobooks folder. Click OK. It takes you back to that second screen---click next and continue on....YOU HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY TIME.
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I also updated my firmware, thanks for the information. I get books thru OverDrive media from the local library. These automatically download into the music folder. How can I get them to download into the audiobooks folder? I've tried moving the folders on the computer and it shows that they have been moved to audiobook folder, but when I disconnect the clip, the audiobook folder is empty and the audiobooks are still in the music folder. Thanks for any help. I have Windows Vista, media player 11 and sandisk sansa clip 4gb.
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Yes, but only for MP3 audiobooks. It doesn't work for WMA audiobooks. For MP3s it works very well. When you download them, make sure the download file is "Audiobooks". If the book lands in "Music", it may pause between the sections of the book. Not a serious problem, but occasionally annoying. I download audiobooks from my library, and most of those are WMA, so I returned my Clip Sport and purchased a Clip+, which takes both types.
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I hear that it does not have bookmarks for audio books. Does it remember its place when you turn it off and back on?
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My suggestion is to go to their WEB site and download the manual. See below:http://mp3support.sandisk.com/sansa/UserManual/CLIP/CLIP_UM_English.pdf
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The review by Lynn from Texas provides insight into this. While previous models supported Digital Rights Management (DRM), this model, produced in 2012, does not. What that means is that this model will not play .wma (DRM) files that you download from your library site. While virtually all downloadable books from the library are offered in .wma (DRM) format, a good number are downloadable as .mp3 files which do not have DRM applied. When checking out your file, if you see a 'Select Format' dropdown, select it and choose ".MP3". Your player will be able to play these files. Again, older models produced before 2012 do play .wma (DRM) files and there may be some used/refurbished ones around. Otherwise, the Sansa is still a good option.
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I haven't had any problems with podcast and audiobook files, many audiobooks, especially ones from libraries have several files that are numbered. I don't have any music on the Clip Sport. There is an update for the firmware, if you buy this player make sure you update, from what I understand they took care of glitches with song orders, etc. The only thing I don't like about this player is that it won't play wma files that have drm protection. Not sure it'll post but here is the address for instruction and the file for the Sport update: http://forums.sandisk.com/t5/Sansa-Clip-Zip/Sansa-Clip-Zip-Firmware-01-01-20/td-p/270703
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I don't use proprietary software. Under win7 and win 8.1 it is automatically USB recognised and I simply drag and drop MP3 songs and audiobooks. Best solution I have found for simple audiobooks when walking. Tried phone/ipod/iriver and others.... sansa wins hands down. Cheers. P.S. This is my 3rd in 5 years.
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I imagine it can but don't waste your money. I have had nothing but trouble with this junk since I got it. Like having to reset it EVERY time I charge it and many times while listening. Somany times infact that after only 3 months the reset stopped working all together. I have the old unit also and it still works most of the time. You may be better off looking at a Sansa Clip or one of the other Sansa units. Creative seems to have lost the ability to make a decent MP3 player.
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Is there anyone who can answer alpinecow's question? Also, I heard that the Sandisk Sansa will not play chapters in proper order. Is this still the case?
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I know exactly what you are talking about. This model doesn't have that. The model you're after is this one: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black/dp/B009PNXZFA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1402691975&sr=8-14&keywords=sandisk+mp3#productDetails
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I listen to audiobooks on my iPod all the time, you just import the CD's as MP3s into iTunes, and then drag them onto the shuffle. I find the audio quality of the library editions and Audible to be unacceptable (similar to am radio). The iPod also bookmarks your last position when you turn it off as long as your battery is charged. You do not have to use "aac" (Apple audio file format) files on the iPod, you can use MP3s, which is the standard format.
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Same problem. Had 2 Sansa Clips (1 GB) and no sound when headphone jack fully inserted. Had to be juggled repeatedly, kept falling out when in position to create sound. Sent both back. Got money back from Proton, but AM Sales pretends they never received the product back. Riiight. Ordered Sansa Clip Plus from Sandisk, and it's better than the other two, but still has places where it just doesn't give sound.
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Thru tips learned here, I finally figured out the "secret." Hours of frustrating reading and trial runs later: WMA Audiobooks are not compatible with the Micro SD -- MP3 format only -- transferring from Overdrive is done outside of the Sansa Clip, direct to the Micro card -- insert the Micro (in its carrying sleeve) into the computer slot; when it is recognized by Overdrive, transfer as usual, listen by inserting the Micro into the Sansa Clip. MP3 format is a drag -- takes twice as much space as WMA, but seems to be the only game in town.
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SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 2 GB MP3 Player (Black) I am trying to help my daughter with purchase of a memory card she feels she needs for a mp3 she has purchased on Amazon from CrazyonDigital. Would a memory card be automatically included with the mp3 or does she even need one?
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I first bought a Coby -- incompatible with Overdrive. My only experience is with Sansa -- check BestBuy online; there was a good deal on 4 GB last month. It took me over 6 months to discover how to put Overdrive books into the Book section, rather than Music -- so, I am sticking with the Sansa Clip Zip.
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Perhaps this should be a new thread, but you specified "library". I want to be able to download boks from NetLibrary (available thru various public library websites. The file format does not run on iPod (I am told), only on certain players that handle WMA Secured files (the "license" expires, and they cannot be burned to CD, but can be downloaded to MP3 players. This is my only reason for getting an MP3. Several Creative products (including the Mosaic) have been tested and are supposed to work, along with the SanDisk Fuze model. I would appreciate any feedback specifically on this usage. Also, I cannot find anything in the on-line manuals about the "bookmarking" feature. I believe the intent is that I can read Book #1, get to a stopping point, mark it, then go on to another book (or opera, or whatever), and bookmark that as well, part way through). I have had bad experience trying to get phone feedback from Creative in the past, and store salesmen don't know anything. Does anyone have actual experience with this? Thanks.
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Am thinking about buying the Creative Zen and read where someone stated it was hard to bookmark on the SD card. Have you had problems doing this too?He said it was not good for audiobooks. I use my Creative Zen Vision W and iPod only for books and would like to purchase another.....Thanks for any info......