SansaClip+ Rockbox Impressions thread
Oct 21, 2014 at 1:30 AM Post #947 of 1,093
Hello, kinda new to the Clip, I was curious if there's a difference between the Clip, the Clip+, or the Clip Zip.
 
Sorry I really don't know where to begin. Mainly looking for a cheap alternative to my android DAP right now to bring to the gym and clip on my shirt with cheapy IEMs.
 
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:09 AM Post #948 of 1,093
  Hello, kinda new to the Clip, I was curious if there's a difference between the Clip, the Clip+, or the Clip Zip.
 
Sorry I really don't know where to begin. Mainly looking for a cheap alternative to my android DAP right now to bring to the gym and clip on my shirt with cheapy IEMs.

Why not get the newest clip sport??
 
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:25 AM Post #949 of 1,093
  Why not get the newest clip sport??

I just need something I could use for the gym and I ordered the Clip+ instead since I just need the most basic features. Woo excited :)!
 
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:33 AM Post #950 of 1,093
  I just need something I could use for the gym and I ordered the Clip+ instead since I just need the most basic features. Woo excited :)!


Yeah u won't be disappointed,there is simply no better player for the gym,people having even ak240 will agree with me here
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Oct 21, 2014 at 9:32 AM Post #951 of 1,093
  Why not get the newest clip sport??

http://forums.sandisk.com/t5/SanDisk-Clip-Sport/Clip-Sport-or-Sanza-Clip/m-p/333579#M1223
 
Oct 23, 2014 at 6:01 PM Post #952 of 1,093
Got the Clip+ today and in the middle of installing rockbox the application froze. Now I'm kinda traumatized. I'm returning this one and my new one should come tomorrow. It's stuck on the logo screen and it won't detect on the computer. I've tried so many reset button combinations as well. :'(
 
Oct 23, 2014 at 7:22 PM Post #953 of 1,093
  Got the Clip+ today and in the middle of installing rockbox the application froze. Now I'm kinda traumatized. I'm returning this one and my new one should come tomorrow. It's stuck on the logo screen and it won't detect on the computer. I've tried so many reset button combinations as well. :'(

Did you try holding down the power button for at least 30 seconds?
 
Oct 23, 2014 at 7:24 PM Post #954 of 1,093
  Did you try holding down the power button for at least 30 seconds?

Yup tried that, tried center button + power on, vol. up + power, tried power button for 1 minute. It doesn't show up on my PC or mac but I think tomorrow I'm gonna rockbox it through my mac and hopefully avoid any issues.
 
Oct 23, 2014 at 8:04 PM Post #955 of 1,093
  Yup tried that, tried center button + power on, vol. up + power, tried power button for 1 minute. It doesn't show up on my PC or mac but I think tomorrow I'm gonna rockbox it through my mac and hopefully avoid any issues.

I assume you remembered to set the usb mode on the player to MSC?
 
Oct 23, 2014 at 9:20 PM Post #956 of 1,093
  I assume you remembered to set the usb mode on the player to MSC?

Yes when I was setting it up then rockbox lagged midway and then it just didn't detect on the clip+ anymore.
 
Oct 24, 2014 at 5:59 PM Post #957 of 1,093

 
Got the replacement and was able to rockbox it seemlessly! I'm so happy, hands down the most affordable awesome music player out there. It even detects my 256GB SD card with no hiccups. 
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Oct 24, 2014 at 7:41 PM Post #958 of 1,093
Reading about  all that drama caused by  rockboxing the Clip+ I am postponing rockboxing  of my Clip+  until 
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further notice.
 
 
 
Well, I've got  battery related questions:
 
- In terms of the  the Clip+ batteries' longevity  is it better to run them down -
until the Clip+ shuts off on its own - 
or recharge them when the batteries are very low, say, at 10% level.
 
- Also, is it good to top the Clip+ batteries, i.e. they're almost full (say 95%)  and I charge them.
 
- Is it safe to  leave the  Clip+ hooked up to the 2.1A wall charger  (or a computer) for hours?
Does the Clip+ have any shut-off circuitry which does not allow overcharging (and possibly damaging the unit)?
 
-  Is  listening to the music  safe with  the batteries fully charged and the Clip+ hooked up to the 2.1A wall charger??
In other words, is the electricity coming from the  2.1A wall charger  overcharging (fully charged) batteries while playing music   or not?
 
THE END 
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Oct 24, 2014 at 8:10 PM Post #959 of 1,093
Answers are in bold, but it's just my opinion from doing research.

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  Reading about  all that drama caused by  rockboxing the Clip+ I am postponing rockboxing  of my Clip+  until 
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further notice.
 
 
 
Well, I've got  battery related questions:
 
- In terms of the  the Clip+ batteries' longevity  is it better to run them down -
until the Clip+ shuts off on its own - 
or recharge them when the batteries are very low, say, at 10% level.

I usually take mine down to 20% then charge, 10% is OK. (remember lithium batteries have NO memory effect)
 
- Also, is it good to top the Clip+ batteries, i.e. they're almost full (say 95%)  and I charge them.

I would let them drop to at least 40% before charging, charging when at 95% isn't the best idea.
I did some research on lithium batteries and results vary but a good general rule is they like to stay between 40% - 80%
One main thing I read that's probably the worst thing for them is charging to 100% then storing them to sit.

 
- Is it safe to  leave the  Clip+ hooked up to the 2.1A wall charger  (or a computer) for hours?
Does the Clip+ have any shut-off circuitry which does not allow overcharging (and possibly damaging the unit)?

Yes you can do this, there's no problem but if it were days I would take it off.
Pretty sure the Clip's battery has a protection circuit so it can't over charge, it just stops at 100%
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-  Is  listening to the music  safe with  the batteries fully charged and the Clip+ hooked up to the 2.1A wall charger??
In other words, is the electricity coming from the  2.1A wall charger  overcharging (fully charged) batteries while playing music   or not?

Yes you can listen while it's hooked up to a charger but again, try not to leave it connected for days at a time.
The most healthy thing you can do for your lithium battery is exercise it, keep the battery moving.

 
THE END 
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Oct 25, 2014 at 4:38 AM Post #960 of 1,093
all of the above!
 
most modern batteries suffer the most from being full or completely empty. so don't try to make it last by thinking number of charges. if you're really about battery life, I would suggest you buy 2 clips ^_^(or a DAP with more battery, but you usually have to give up something else). it's a lot more efficient than try looking for tricks. for me 13h of battery is my real comfort zone and 2 clips assure me that at all times. I have 3 but that's kind of a waste TBH, I really do great with just 2, and end up using the last one for audiobooks ^_^.
 

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