attack of the clones

Just saw this yesterday while snooping around the web and today as well in Digital Life, and it is definitely worth a mention.

If you've been holding out for the fruity nano, you might want to hold on further. SanDisk has just introduced the new Sansa e200 series of players that are not only similar in size to the nano, but which actually beat it hands down in terms of features.

See for yourself this list of features:

• Same size as the nano, just a little thicker
• And a better screen for displaying photos
• And a longer battery life
  
• Apparently it's slightly cheaper too
  
• Available in 2GB, 4GB and 6GB, all flash
  
• Plays WMA (which the nano doesn't)
  
• Built in FM tuner with recording
• microSD expansion slot
• Replaceable Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
  
• Scratch resistant back cover

It'll only be available in the US and Europe in March, so it might take a little longer to reach our little red dot. But if you're shopping around for players, you should definitely check it out. As always, do your research before buying!