Philips Silver Digital Voice Tracer 0880 (LFH0880/00) Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike an Olympus digital reocrder which was much cheaper...but which I didn't order because they were more honest with their product description, this Philips unit only enables you to play-back ONE precorded file via the alarm function...NOT multiple alarms as the Philips' product description implies. And having MULTIPLE file playback alarms was the reason that I bought THIS unit. (I even 'checked this out' with Philips' tech support after I bought it.)

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Digital Voice Tracer 880 - one of five solutions from Amazon, perfect for every recording need. Featuring 2 GB flash memory, the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 880 records up to 284 hours of data in 3 common MP3 mono formats (SP, LP, SLP) and 3 stereo formats (SHQ, HQ, PCM-CD quality). Unlike alternatives, this allows for a higher sampling rate and clearer recordings. Files are organized in four folders (99 files / folder) for easy retrieval and can be downloaded to PC via high speed USB 2.0. The USB can even power the device during long recordings without draining the battery. With MP3/WMA music playback, FM radio tuner and customizable equalizer, you can also play your favorite tunes. Functioning as a USB mass storage device, any type of file can be conveniently stored and shared on the device. Features clean buttons for ease of use and the largest display in the market to view all relevant information at a glance. The adjustable microphone sensitivity is perfect for both foreground and background recording and the large front speaker (30 mm) reproduces stunning quality playback. The voice activated recording option, automatically records only when sound is detected, and the index mark feature lets you mark a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Recording monitor can be used to listen to the recording through headphones to ensure adequate record level. Other features include the ability to insert the date/time within file and the timer recording feature programs recordings in advance. File split/auto divide feature splits recordings into separate files making them much easier to find, edit and archive. The alarm feature schedules voice alarms to remind you of important meetings or events. Other features include slow and fast playback, LED record/playback, battery, and end of memory indicators. Includes an external stereo lapel microphone, stereo earphones, neck strap, USB cable, two batteries (AAA) and user manual.

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Philips DVDR3545V/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR/VCR Combo with Built-In Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good box. It replaces a separate DVD player and vhs player,
and can record dvd as well. It has a built-in digital tuner, and up-
converts whatever it plays to the resolution of the tv. It has a digital
output (HDMI) to go the tv.
In my application, I use the tuner on the house antenna to get "free-from-air" digital broadcasts, while the cable input goes
directly to the tv. I didn't realize how important the upconverting
feature was until I saw it - it makes old media look .. better.
In my copious spare time, I hope to convert vhs tapes I want to
save to dvd - this box can do that offline, and unattended.
good value for the money.

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DVD Recorder, HiFi VHS VCR so you can play and record VCR and record you favorite VCR recording to DVD, Dual Media-records and plays in DVDR-R-RW and DVD+R+RW, Built ATSC digital SDTV tuner to recieve digital HD TV broadcasts, HDMI 1080p upscaling to deliver true HD picture performance, DivX to play downloaded PC movies and video DVD's, Progressive Scan, i-Link for easy connection to play and record your camcorder recording,Plays MP3/WMA, CD's, CD-R-RW, Video CD's

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Philips DVDR3575H/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR with Built-In Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)You know how you buy a product, and it doesn't have all the features you need?Well, this is another one of those.I've never understood why manufacturers sell products without all the features - I guess they need their customers to upgrade every now and then, huh?
I currently have a Panasonic DMR-E80H (80GB hard drive) that has worked flawlessly and is still kickin today.The time had come for me to buy another DVD Recorder.After TONS of research, I bought a RCA DRC8000N.This one was ok, good interface, cheap (200.00), but the tuner quality wasn't all that great - it had little wavy lines on my local channels (through analog cable signal straight from outside line).The remote control for the RCA wasn't responsive either - it took a second for each command to go through.So I exchanged it for the Polaroid DRA-01601A (260.00).This one had a little better picture quality (except through 1 of my channels which was extremely noisy), so I immediately returned it.Finally, my local Wally store had the Philips DVD3575H in stock and I picked one up for 300.00.

Pros:
The tuner quality is very good - I have analog cable, and my 65" tv shows little noise with it.The tuner is even better than my Panasonic one.
The remote is responsive and pretty well laid out - I don't like the black play/pause/rew/ff buttons though - I keep wanting to hit the button just above them so I still have to hunt.
You can play a recorded event while recording another one.You can play the one that you're currently recording too (ie: chase play).
It has SDTV tuner.
It's quiet when running - I honestly couldn't hear it from my couch.
It has a skip function that allows you to skip ahead 30 seconds when you're watching a recorded program.The 30 seconds is changeable to 60, 2 minutes, etc.
It has 3 fast forward and 3 reverse speed settings.
You can have up to 6 markers to mark a spot of a recorded program and you can jump to it (helpful if you have to stop watching a program and you lose the "resume" function of it by turning off the device).My Panasonic one will hold up to 99 and are used as chapters instead of "markers".I'll still call this a pro as many recorders don't even know what a marker is.
It will auto-chapter every 5 minutes (this is an option as well to change it to 10 minutes, etc.)
The Info bar (display bar at the top of the screen) is well thought out.It shows information as to what you are playing and where you are at in the program (ie: 27:35 of 1:03:00).From the Info bar, you can change closed captions, repeat options, fake surround sound settings, noise reduction settings, set markers, change to another chapter, change to another recorded program.This makes it simple for some tedious functions.

Cons:
Unfortunately, yes there are always cons.
1.You can't title a timer event until after it's done recording.Why? I have no clue.Basically, if you record 10 programs per week, it'll be difficult to remember what each of them are.They are labeled like this: Day, Time, Channel, Recording Quality.This is not helpful at all to me.
2.If you do actually want to go edit the name after it has recorded, you have to enter it like you're on a cell phone.You have to press the number 2 three times to get the letter C.Then you have to change it to lowercase letters, then repeat over and over.That's just stupid.
3.If you have a weekly timed event, you don't have the option to overwrite the previous week's program.My Panasonic gives this option, which is very helpful.With the Philips, I have to remember to delete the programs before the hard drive fills up.With my Panasonic, I just let it overwrite and no worries.
4.No TV Guide?I don't know if this is a real con because from reviews I've read on other DVRs that have it, it's a crap shoot whether it works or not.
5.There's an annoying bright blue light when this thing is recording.I'll just have to cover it up with some tape.

If you have the money to spend - go buy a Panasonic (at around 450.00).
If you don't, then this is an excellent alternative (at around 300.00).
I'd stay away from the cheap ones, because that's what they are.

I can't comment on the DVD playing/recording abilities of this thing as I'll still use my reliable Panasonic for those functions.

I'll probably keep this one unless something goes really wrong over the next few days.I am extremely tired of researching DVD Recorders.I almost went and bought an old TIVO with the Basic Service so I wouldn't have the monthly fees.But I hate buying used equipment - especially off of eBay.

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DVD Recorder, 160 GIG built-in Hard Disc Drive to recored and save you favorite programs, Pause live TV and instant replay, Dual Media-records and plays in DVDR-R-RW and DVD+R+RW, Built ATSC digital SDTV tuner to receive digital HD TV broadcasts, HDMI 1080p/720p upscaling to deliver true HD picture performance, DivX to play downloaded PC movies and video DVD's, Progressive Scan, i-Link for easy connection to play and record your camcorder recording,Plays MP3/WMA, CD's, CD-R-RW, Video CD's

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Philips LFH0662/00 Digital Voice Tracer 0662 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using digital recorders for many years.I use them daily in my line of work.If I leave home without one, I turn around and drive back and get one.

The Philips is a disappointment.It is hard to use.The Ergonomics were designed by engineers I assume.Companies make mistakes by not having input from the end user.If you can't use one of these recorder with one hand (easily) why have a small one?Quality is good but a very low grade for the ergonomics.I can't use it with one hand.Olympus will be out with one in August that looks promising.I look for quality and ease of use with one hand.Also, make it super simple to set up with the time, date, etc.

This one fails in my opinion.Philips needs to call end users and get their input.

SB

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As a global professional in the dictation market, Philips is proud to present the Digital Voice Tracer 662, one of ten solutions from Philips, perfectly adapted to your every recording need. Featuring 2 GB flash memory, the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 662 records up to 284 hours in six common MP3 mono file formats (SHQ, HQ, SP, LP, SLP, PCM). Unlike many alternatives this allows for a higher sampling rate and clearer recordings. Files are organized within four folders (99 files / folder) for easy retrieval and can be downloaded from the Digital Voice Tracer to PC via high speed USB 2.0. With MP3/WMA music playback and customizable equalizer, you can also play your favorite tunes. Functioning as a USB mass storage device, any type of file can be conveniently stored and shared on the device. Features clean buttons for ease of use and the largest display in the market to view all relevant information at a glance. The adjustable microphone (high) sensitivity is perfect for both foreground and background recording and the large front speaker (30 mm) reproduces stunning quality playback. The voice activated recording feature, when enabled, automatically records only when sound is detected, and the index mark feature lets you mark a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Other convenient features include the ability to insert the date/time within recording and the timer recording feature programs recordings in advance. File split/auto divide feature splits recordings into separate files making them much easier to find, edit and archive. The alarm feature schedules voice alarms to remind you of important meetings or events. Other features include slow and fast playback, LED record/playback, battery, and end of memory indicators. Includes an external lapel microphone, stereo earphones, neck strap, USB cable, two "AAA" rechargeable batteries (43 recording hours) and user manual.

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Philips LFH0622/00 Digital Voice Tracer 0622 Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted a simple to use voice recorder that allows me to quickly make a voice note of things to do, groceries to buy and other information that I would normally write on pieces of paper, eg addresses or phone numbers. The Philips voice traceris a very easy to use device. I'm able to quickly record a message and listen to it via the crisp clear speaker. I didn't want to be mucking around with ear phones etc, and wanted the replay the message and be assured that the sound was cystal clear, so I woudn't have to replay several times to hear the entire message. I'm very happy with this device. Highly recommended for those who want a simple to use voice recorder to quickly record voice messages and replay whenever required with clarity.

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As a global professional in the dictation market, Philips is proud to present the Digital Voice Tracer 622, one of ten solutions from Philips, perfectly adapted to your every recording need. Featuring 2 GB flash memory, the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 622 records up to 284 hours in four common MP3 file formats (HQ, SP, LP, SLP). Unlike many alternatives this allows for a higher sampling rate and clearer recordings. Files are organized within four folders (99 files / folder) for easy retrieval and can be downloaded from the Digital Voice Tracer to PC via high speed USB 2.0. Functioning as a USB mass storage device, any type of files can be conveniently stored and shared on the device, making it ideal for personal, portable use. Features clean buttons for ease of use and the largest display in the market to view all relevant information at a glance. The adjustable microphone (high) sensitivity is perfect for both foreground and background recording and the large front speaker (30 mm) reproduces stunning quality playback. The voice activated recording feature, when enabled, automatically records only when sound is detected, for hands free operation and the index mark feature lets you mark a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Other features include slow and fast playback, LED record/playback, battery, and end of memory indicators. Includes a microphone/earphone combo, wrist strap, USB cable, two "AAA" batteries and user manual.

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Philips Black Digital Voice Tracer 0600 (LFH0600/00) Review

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(More customer reviews)After searching for a digital recorder to meet my needs, I was glad to find this model.It's price can't be beat, and it has many features that more expensive models don't have such as mp3 drag and drop capability to either a PC or a Mac. This unit has voice activated recording and works well with both the built-in mic and the microphone jack.It's easy to use. I gave 5 stars on all categories and think it's a great unit for the price.

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As a global professional in the dictation market, Philips is proud to present the Digital Voice Tracer 600, one of five solutions from Amazon, perfectly adapted to your every recording need. Featuring 512 MB flash memory, the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 600 records up to 33.5 hours in three common MP3 mono file formats (HQ, SP, LP). Unlike many alternatives this allows for a higher sampling rate and clearer recordings. Files are organized within four folders (99 files / folder) for easy retrieval and can be downloaded from the Digital Voice Tracer to PC via high speed USB 2.0. Functioning as a USB mass storage device, any type of files can be conveniently stored and shared on the device, making it ideal for personal, portable use. Features clean buttons for ease of use and the largest display in the market to view all relevant information at a glance. The adjustable microphone sensitivity is perfect for both foreground and background recording and the large front speaker (30 mm) reproduces stunning quality playback. The voice activated recording feature, when enabled, automatically records only when sound is detected, for hands free operation and the index mark feature lets you mark a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Other features include slow and fast playback, LED record/playback, battery, and end of memory indicators. Includes a USB cable, two batteries (AAA) and user manual.

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