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SanDisk Wins Two “Best of CES” Awards for Hottest MP3 Player–The “Sansa Connect”–at 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show

Wi-Fi Player will Allow for PC-Free Subscription Music, Streaming Internet Radio and Photos on the Go

SanDisk Corporation announced the Sansa Connect–a Wi-Fi enabled MP3 player that lets consumers enjoy and recommend music from almost anywhere–won two “Best of CES” awards at the International Consumer Electronics Shows (CES) in Las Vegas last week. CNET (http://www.cnet.com) awarded SanDisk’s Wi-Fi MP3 player first place in its “MP3 and portable video” category, while LAPTOP magazine voted it top portable audio player on the show floor.

The sleek-looking Sansa Connect un-tethers consumers from their PCs allowing them to connect to music and online photos through any open wireless “hot spot” Internet connection. Designed to work with premium Internet services, the flash-based MP3 player will grant music aficionados access to a wide range of new music via subscription services and streaming Internet radio. It will also contain community features for recommending music and photos with the simple click of a button and a “live” Wi-Fi connection.

According to CNET’s expert editors, SanDisk’s Sansa Connect was recognized as the hottest product in its respective technology category for its “unmatched innovation and creativity, and the Company’s ability to excite consumers about portable music players that can make their way into everyday life.” CNET’s editors received and reviewed more than 600 total entries from products unveiled at CES, awarding only 10 products top honors in a variety of categories.

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