Memorex MB2054 Digital Voice Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up the Memorex MB2054 at a local Target store on clearance for $17.48.I've been looking for a reasonably priced VOX digital recorder for a while and the price was right.The unit has microphone and earplug jacks on top with the typical controls on the front.On the back are three switches for mic sensitivity, VOX, and a hold to lock the controls on the front.Pressing the REC, PLAY or PAUSE button powers on the recorder and it automatically shuts down after thirty seconds of idle time.This model advertises four hours of recording time, but that is at the lower-quality LP mode.Selecting SP mode will give thirty minutes.The installed flash memory holds three separate folders with up to 99 messages each.Finally, it is powered by two AAA batteries and the LCD readout does show battery strength, which is a nice feature to have.The manual states a fresh pair of batteries should last 6-10 hrs.As far as performance, the LP mode (4 hr.) is disappointing.Playback is somewhat garbled and I find it usable only if dictating verbal notes to myself.The SP mode (30 min.) is much clearer and is of better quality than any tape-based recorders I've used in the past.To sum, this recorder has a good display panel and it's very easy to locate, play and erase specific messages.I'm pleased with the features offered, although I would like to have seen a shirt clip added since the unit is very lightweight.There is a small opening in one corner that would allow you to add a thin strap, but none was included.If you have modest recording needs then the MB2054 is a good value.

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Features and Benefits 4-HOURS OF RECORDING TIME!Record, organize and store up to four hours of your most brilliant thoughts! This voice recorder from Memorex will help keep you organized by recording anything you'd like. Don't have a pen and paper handy? No problem, with its voice activated system, this recorder will capture your notes or that important reminder. Features:VOX voice-activated recording system 4 hours of recording time 3 message folders (99 messages each folder) 2-speed recording Digital system Microphone jack 3.5mm headphone jack AC adapter port Dimensions: 3 in. x 5 in. x 1 in.

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Olympus VN3100 Digital Voice Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)When I went out shopping for a voice recorder I didn't want one that had fancy lights, did backflips, had a taser built in (though that would be cool ;) I just wanted a voice recorder so I wouldn't forget my thoughts during the day. I have a very bad memory and I knew that if I could speak my thoughts rather than writing them I could remember much more of what I wanted to remember.

So I started here at Amazon. The reason I started at Amazon was because they have the widest selection of anything anywhere. (in my own personal opinion) After looking at a few different ones I decided an Olympus would be my best bet. I have always had a great time with Olympus and have never ever had a problem with it. I was not disappointed!

The device itself weighs in just about 65 grams and is 4x1.5x11/16 (LengthxWidthxDepth in inches) It is literally palm sized and fits comfortably in my hand (though I have a bigger hand than most people) It has an internal mic and speaker both of which are adequate for any atomsphere. Most audio-philes would not be happy with the sound quality but be not discouraged, it records clearly anything that is spoken. In the Menu it also gives a choice of recording in high or low mic, as well as sound quality of XHQ, HQ, SP, and LP. It also sports a mic and headphone port for you to use external equipment with it.

The interface is very easy to use and fairly intuitive. There is a hold switch on the left side for locking it and turning it off, a battery charge level in the upper right hand corner, and an easy to read lcd screen. It has four folders (A,B,C,D) for easy organization and each recording records the date and time when it was recorded.When in hold the only thing that it'll show if you press any button is the date and time. (it can show 24 clock as well)

This unit does not sport a usb port for connection to your computer (hence the pc absent from the model number) and actually comes in a silver finish not the blue one. One thing that irked me but is not much of a problem was that it has a strap hole but does not come with a strap. It is an accessory that can be bought from Olympus.

All in all this is a wonderful product and is actually fairly cheap for the features that it packs. For those with bad memory it is a life saver as well. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to record anything from thoughts to speechs.

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The pocket-sized recorder is sleek in style and powerful in performance with nearly 72 hours of continuous recording capability. The easy-to-use thumbpad makes for quick and convenient operation of functions like file management, choosing playback and recording modes and more. Timer recording and voice activation provide awesome versatility.

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