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RealNetworks & SanDisk Team Up to Release the Sansa Rhapsody

By: Grahm Skee on September 18, 2006 6:51 PM

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In a move that further fragments the DRM market space, RealNetworks and SanDisk will release a version of the e200 series dubbed the Sansa Rhapsody. This player will be identical to the e200 series but will come preloaded with pop music and feature RealNetworks' very own DRM technology. The player will also include Microsoft’s PlaysForSure DRM in the event that you want to use other music services. If you currently own an e200 it will be likely that you can simply upgrade your firmware to take advantage of the new Rhapsody DRM. There is no official release date but the press release states that it will be available in time for the holidays.

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Comments

soham on September 19, 2006 10:49 AM

dude u forgot to tell us what the harddisk memory is !!!!!!!!

drew on October 2, 2006 3:19 AM

you meant to say flash memory im sure....

anyway who cares about a rhapsody. i want sandisk to release a hardisk version of the e200. flash is good for when im biking and running, but i need moree moree memory i tell you. the hd players on the market don't appeal to me. i thought i had a winner with the zune, but its just the microsoft version of the ipod just uglier and worse battery life. stupid drm

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