The Clip Zip does do some things differently than the earlier Clips. Each model has unique features, tailored to the capabilities possible with each version. For example, the Clip+ has a microSD expansion slot, and functions were added.
The Clip Zip has a full color display, so the interface was modified for the new screen. Navigation was updated to a blend between the Fuze+ and the classic Clip interface.
SanDisk does listen to the needs of its customers, as many enhancements have been added to the Sansa line with successive firmware updates. There is a Clip Zip Feedback and Feature Request Thread for your ideas and feedback. Be sure to post your ideas there, as many ideas have ended up as features.
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