How would you improve the Sansa Fuze?

[williamtsims]

Just like the title says, how would you improve the Sansa Fuze?

If there is a Fuze 2, I would like to see the following hardware changes:

Smoother/Better Built Wheel
Smoother Headphone Jack (The current one sticks out a bit, and catches my clothing)
USB Mini connection, instead of the Proprietary cable.
Led Options for the Wheel (On, Off, etc..)
Higher Resolution Screen. It's pretty good right now, but I think it could be a little better, and I would gladly pay $30-$40 more if need be.

That's all I can think of, what do you guys think!?

[FreeZ5]

SDHC instead of micro SDHC.

[Pallottino]

The only thing I would change, or want, is the ability to edit themes. i.e background, icons etc. I feel if they added this, the Fuze would be a real match for the iStodge.

[samueljesusfreak]

2.2 inch AMOLED
SDHC Slot
Gapless playback

It would be perfect, IMO.

[d_headshot]

-Toggling between ID3 tag browsing AND folder/file browsing
-More metadata display
-Bigger album art, and more support for different sizes of files for art
-Gapless play back
-Not needing to rely on sansa media converter for videos
-More background, UI customization
-USB mini connection
-Faster file transfer rates

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by d_headshot

-Toggling between ID3 tag browsing AND folder/file browsing
-More metadata display
-Bigger album art, and more support for different sizes of files for art
-Gapless play back
-Not needing to rely on sansa media converter for videos
-More background, UI customization
-USB mini connection
-Faster file transfer rates

I agree with most of these^^^
However I am shocked that nobody yet brought up a dedicated volume control like on the Clip. That would be a wonderful addition.

[williamtsims]

Most of those are Firmware Based upgrades, but nonetheless, good choices.

I don't agree with the SDHC though, I like the size of the Fuze as it is, no need to make it any bigger.

The volume rocker would be great, but kind of redundant since we already have the scroll wheel.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by williamtsims

Most of those are Firmware Based upgrades, but nonetheless, good choices.

I don't agree with the SDHC though, I like the size of the Fuze as it is, no need to make it any bigger.

The volume rocker would be great, but kind of redundant since we already have the scroll wheel.

I'm suggesting removing the volume function from the scroll wheel altogether.

It takes a second to adjust the volume on the Fuze because you have to wake up the screen first. Also, how often have you unintentionally paused or skipped a track when trying to adjust your volume with the wheel?

Sounds silly, like, "what kind of klutz would do that, anyways?" But if you're walking around, with the Fuze in your pocket, it can happen, and can be rather annoying.

[Chili]

Originally Posted by Marvin the Martian

It takes a second to adjust the volume on the Fuze because you have to wake up the screen first. Also, how often have you unintentionally paused or skipped a track when trying to adjust your volume with the wheel?

Far too often! I listen to the Fuze when I drive... taking my eyes off the interstate to stare at the player just seems like a bad idea, so I never do. As a result, the navigation wheel doesn't always obey me as well as I'd like, especially not in the action jacket case it's currently in.

My BSE's are set to arrive any day now, and I have high hopes the wheel will be easier to use once the action jacket is replaced.

[emagon4523]

- replaceable battery. i lament the fact when my battery goes bunk i'm going to be tossing this marvelous little player in the trash.

- view IDTAG data

- gapless of course

[d_headshot]

Originally Posted by Chili

Far too often! I listen to the Fuze when I drive... taking my eyes off the interstate to stare at the player just seems like a bad idea, so I never do. As a result, the navigation wheel doesn't always obey me as well as I'd like, especially not in the action jacket case it's currently in.

My BSE's are set to arrive any day now, and I have high hopes the wheel will be easier to use once the action jacket is replaced.

I hope your using the aux cable with the cars stereo because using headphones while driving is quite unsafe

[d_headshot]

Originally Posted by Marvin the Martian

I agree with most of these^^^
However I am shocked that nobody yet brought up a dedicated volume control like on the Clip. That would be a wonderful addition.

Agreed. And about the folder/ID3 toggling, it would be cool if you can chose to view by folders, then when playing a song it can be either the ID3 of the song being displayed OR the file name, and when searching by tags, you can also chose to display the song as tags OR file name.

[pcman]

Originally Posted by emagon4523

- replaceable battery. i lament the fact when my battery goes bunk i'm going to be tossing this marvelous little player in the trash.

The battery is replaceable now. If you are comfortable opening your fuze up, new batterys are popping up on ebay now. I have bought a couple, and they do the job.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

[Chili]

Originally Posted by d_headshot

I hope your using the aux cable with the cars stereo because using headphones while driving is quite unsafe

Especially while commuting to and from work on the Interstate?

Yep, I invested in an aux cable so I can use my car stereo. It made everything easier.

[pcman]

An aux cable is a very serious investment.

[sansaguy]

Originally Posted by pcman

The battery is replaceable now. If you are comfortable opening your fuze up, new batterys are popping up on ebay now. I have bought a couple, and they do the job.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

a nice little tut on opening your Fuze would be great for those of us who are a little nervous about potential disaster with opening up our beloved players?

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by sansaguy

a nice little tut on opening your Fuze would be great for those of us who are a little nervous about potential disaster with opening up our beloved players?

Yeah, I'd be nervous too

[pcman]

Yes, but if your battery lasts like an hour, and you plan on pitching it it's worth the risk to open it. I will add though, after removing the faceplate, it is VERY hard to get it back in.

[mp34TT]

Get rid of the 'proprietary' connector or add a mini USB port.

[emagon4523]

agree with that mini-usb insted of the proprietary cable.

and now that MLB cactus league season is upon us - i find myself wishing this thing had an AM radio. i gotta carry a walkman now to listen to the CUBS on WGN....