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One month after the return window closed, the Clip Jam just stopped working. One night it functioned, the next morning... nothing. It won't turn on, charging does nothing (and I've tried multiple charging cords, adapters, and outlets), and it's past the return date, so I paid $30 for two months of using a so-so device that: Often refused to connect to a computer unless I simultaneously plugged it into the USB slot *while* holding down the 'back' button; Can play music from the SD card OR the internal memory, but won't combine the two; Doesn't reliably remember where an audiobook left off; Doesn't have a dedicated power button; Doesn't have a 'Play All' option in all folders, just *some* folders; Doesn't move easily between artists and/or albums, but often makes the user start over at the main menu; And most importantly, doesn't last anywhere close to as long as any previous Sandisk MP3 player. When my Clip+ finally died after several good years of regular use, I looked at lots of options for a replacement. I read the many, many other reviews stating all of the above issues and more, but I'd had such good experiences with the e200, c200, Clip, and much-missed Clip+ (and no other MP3 player I came across seemed to play Audible files, which is about 1/3 of what I used my Clip+ for), that I decided to give the Clip Jam a try, anyway. What a mistake. To all the other manufacturers out there, if you can make an MP3 player that: Supports Audible and common music file types; Has internal and expandable memory that work seamlessly together; Recalls the last played spot on audiobooks, and allows the user to set their own bookmarks, too; Is small, lightweight, and can clip to clothing; Has a decent battery life; Is controlled with physical buttons that can be used to pause, play next, adjust volume, and turn on/off *without* requiring the user to look at the screen (*essential* when driving or working out!); And lasts longer than a tube of toothpaste... Basically, if you can make what Sandisk was making several years ago, then, as you can see from all these unhappy reviews, you have a ready-made customer base just *waiting* to give you our money.