@tapeworm wrote:
Sara-
This is the one I use:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102975
but this is what I was really looking for & couldn’t find it at the time:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103788
Either one will save wear & tear on the player’s jack. Just leave it plugged in all the time and plug/un-plug your earphone cord into it.
If products such as these are necessary or desirous, Sandisk may want to consider an engineering change. I’ve been dealing with the mini stereo connector since day one, and never had one to fail. I’m taking a ‘wait and see’ approach. If I experience a failure, it will certainly influence by buying decision the next time I purchase a personal audio player. My attitude is if such devices are necessary for the proper operation of the product, they should be included with the product.
I still say that such devices are unneccessary, if proper care is given with the product. I take good care of my audio equipment and have many components and products that are in fine working condition that are several decades old. And let’s face it… even if I get a year or so use out of my Sansa Fuze, it was money well spent. Pretty cheap entertainment. If I need to replace it in that time-frame, so be it.
