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Every now and then a new gadget comes along that breaks the mold and makes us smile. The Sandisk Sansa Shaker MP3 player is a low-cost MP3 player that's designed with kids in mind, and the young at heart. Pros and cons after the jump.

Pros:

• Well-designed and easy to use.
  
• Many unique features like dual-headphone jacks and random song "shaking."
  
• Comes with 512MB or 1GB memory card.
  
• Did we mention it's massively fun to use?
  
• Built-in loudspeaker is loud and has decent sound.
  

• Battery life is so-so - get some rechargeables.
  
• Song randomization isn't always that "random."
  
• No option for grouping songs (i.e. playing a specific folder of tunes only)
  
• Blue LED ring flashes repeatedly and often - a little too much.
  

We think the Sansa Shaker is a breath of fresh air for anyone looking for a nice workout MP3 player or something to keep their kids entertained. It's unique design and fun features make it a winner in our book of gadgets.

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