Fuze interface when microSDHC card is used

SanDisk MP3 players Sansa® Fuze™
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I’m thinking of buying a Fuze, mainly because I can add memory to it, which is a great feature.  One question, though, that I don’t see answered anywhere.  From what I’ve been reading, it seems that when I want to copy MP3 files from my Windows XP computer to the Fuze, the extra memory card will appear as a separate drive.  Fine.  But once I’ve copied the files to the microSDHC card, what happens when I use the Fuze?  Will all files be integrated into a single folder system on the Fuze itself…or will there be one folder system for the built-in memory and another folder system for the card?  In other words, when I look in the “classical” genre, for instance, will ALL my classical files be in one place, or will there be one “classical” genre for the built-in memory and another “classical” genre for the card?  I sure hope it’s all integrated into one heirarchy.  It would be really stupid to have to search twice for every darn song or cut I want to find.

I hope someone can answer this question, as it may influence my decision about which brand of MP3 player to buy.

Thanks.

JEP

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The Fuze constructs an internal database based on the tags in the music files. This database uses both internal memory and the uSD card transparently.

So if you choose ‘Music > Genres > Classical’ you will see ALL your classical files in one hierarchy as you put it.

The Fuze also has a (fake) ‘Folder’ browsing mode, that allows you to select internal or external memory seperately but that is less relevant for your question.

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That’s what I was hoping to hear.  It really wouldn’t have made much sense otherwise.  (But that’s never stopped Microsh*t, among others, from doing stupid things.)

Thanks for answering my question. 

JEP