Actually, that’s not what SanDisk itself and others with engineering background have reported. Regardless, the limitations exist (even under your explanation–I guess you must have inside information) and are not simply “for the heck of it.”
The answer is simple–if one doesn’t like the Sport’s unfortunate limitations, simply return it and purchase a still-available Clip+ or Zip, and get back to enjoying the music. From everything I’ve heard, the limitations, as a general matter, ain’t going to change (SanDisk alteady having done what it felt it could, in an earlier firmware revision, and being well aware of the issues and consumer reaction). Although, a pleasant surprise would be exactly that.
Whoosh . . . (that’s the sound of the cape in the wind).
