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Subject: Re: rockbox on a Sandisk e280?

Re: rockbox on a Sandisk e280?

From: David Mehler <dave.mehler_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:28:09 -0500

Hi,
Thanks. What sandisk players are available commercially if i can't get
ahold of an e280? And when shopping online how do i determine a
firmware version? That's not something that's generally advertized.
Thanks.
Dave.


On 11/6/09, Donald Perley <perley_at_comcast.net> wrote:
>> I'm trying to get ahold of a Sandisk e280 for rockbox, the clip i was
>> given is not working at all and won't work with rockbox so i'm looking
>> for an alternative.
>> I've checked locally no one seems to carry it, i was wondering online
>> places and the best prices? Also, i remember vaguely about a 280v1 and
>> 280v2 how do i differentiate between them?
>
> Try this thread on the sansa forum:
>
> http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=e200&thread.id=9720
>
> It shows pictures of the model number on the case, but in the case of
> refurbs, it may not have the original cover.
>
> The most reliable way without taking the case apart is to check the
> firmware version:
> 3.something is a v2.
> 1.something is a v1 or a Rhapsody.
>
> The e200 has been discontinued for over a year (maybe 2?), so that's
> why you aren't likely to find them in retail stores. Look for places
> that sell overstocks or refurbished stuff. Biglots, buy.com,
> froobie.com are some possibilities, or ebay.
>
>
>
>
>
> There's also the c200 series that as far as I know differs mainly in
> the screen, so same V1 vs V2 issues, but you may find that model
> first.
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