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Digital Voice Recorder 16GB Portable Voice Activated Recorder for Lectures Meetings Class 1536kbps HQ Audio Recorder from Far Away Automatic Noise Reduction A B Repeat Password Variable Speed Playback

Last Updated: March 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
200
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
3
Spam Test
WARN
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VIDEO
720 meters
SIZE
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USB
240 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY

Review Analysis - 197 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 71
sound, recorder, voice, record, quality
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Will get the job done and speakers on headphones are really good and loud  ...  "
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" ...  I was glad to see that it records voice as well as music.  ...  "
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" ...  This recorder gives pretty good sound quality while being compact (about the size of one finger).  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality is great on this recorder. ... You can record voices and sounds all the way across the room.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality is very clear and picks up well.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, it is possible to listen to music with that.  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice little digital voice recorder.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality, however, is top notice.  ...  "
Size
 68
pocket, size, compact, recorder, easy to use
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Very small in design, can be carried in pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small enough to hide in your back pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  Lovett small compact easy to use not like those big bulky ones  ...  "
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" ...  It’ll easily fit wherever you want it, even in the small pocket on your jeans.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small and compact and can easily fit in a pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is tiny, easy to carry around. ... It comes with a nice felt carry case.  ...  "
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" ...  This is literally the size of a piece of gum which is very surprising.  ...  "
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" ...  Small and effective.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 66
easy, super, recorder, small, read
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Easy to take to class for lectures.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  She tried it out and loved how easy to use it if .  ...  "
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" ...   I like the fact that this one works easy right out of the box. ... Simple buttons and navigation.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes it easy to type up notes later from meetings/staffings. ... Definitely making my work easier.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use pocket recorder. ... The buttons are easy to use and allows you to index your recording.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality is good and it is super small and easy to use.  ...  "
Microphone
 47
record, voice, recorder, lectures, sound quality
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Recording quality is amazing and is just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  I used to use my phone to record meetings for note taking but the sound quality was terrible and I missed a lot. ... This recording device picks up sound so well even in the large conference rooms and is very discreet, as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I compared this one to my current Sony audio recorder.  ...  "
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" ...  Keep it stationary when recording because it will pick up and sounds near, like you moving it across a surface.  ...  "
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" ...  You can record hours or just seconds and you can repeat it even without headphones and hear it great.  ...  "
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" ...  I just purchased this for the voice recording capability, but discovered it doubles as an MP3 player as well.  ...  "
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" ...   Very clearly record the voice even if you are sitting in a room of 10 - 15 people.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it automatically saves with the date of the recording.  ...  "
Battery Life
 30
battery life, life, last, hours, week
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Battery seems to last longer than other I've had.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life holds well.  ...  "
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" ...  So far batter life is doing very well.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ll try to update this review if I remember with how the battery holds up over a year  ...  "
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" ...  The batter lasts very long and can go without charging for 1 week or more.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, nice battery life and very small sie.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the rechargeable battery.  ...  "
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" ...  It lives in my work bag and my last one ate batteries like crazy. ... I’ve used this one for 2 interviews so far and love having the recharge feature.  ...  "
Controls
 27
buttons, record, recording, controls, press
+74%
-26%
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" ...  It's easy to record and replay sounds with just a few button presses.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use once you read the directions on what the buttons do.  ...  "
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" ...  I got it because it had a clear and big record button.  ...  "
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" ...  Buttons are labeled nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple buttons and navigation.  ...  "
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" ...  Firstly, I really enjoy the one big button design of this device (with more buttons on the side including play, pause, forward, rewind, back, etc).  ...  "
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" ...  Very user friendly, press of a button then you start recording.  ...  "
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" ...  The device is easy to navigate through the menus and I am happy enough to have the record button and pause/play at front which is handy to pause/stop/record.  ...  "
Call quality
 27
voice recorder, recordings, recorder, record, purchased
+100%
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" ...  The voice/ sound is crystal clear.  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend this to any one if any one is looking for voice recorder.  ...  "
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" ...  This is top quality voice recorder.  ...  "
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" ...  Voice activated as well as time activated recordings .  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this voice recorder for school lectures and meetings.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this voice recorder for school lectures and meetings.  ...  "
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" ...  Voice recorder works well.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this voice recorder for multiple purposes.  ...  "
Memory
 23
16gb, memory, flash drive, space, drive
+100%
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" ...  16GB storage is excellent .  ...  "
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" ...  16Gb memory capacity is enough to record all my lectures for the entire semester .  ...  "
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" ...  Transfer of files you and from computer is very easy, computer recognizes this as another external drive.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s nice that it comes with plenty of onboard storage for lots of voice memos.  ...  "
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" ...  I also love that it’s spacious so you won’t have to worry about running out of memory in a short amount of time!  ...  "
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" ...  This is very small like a flash drive about 1.5 to 2 inches long. ... Built in 16GB. ... So no need to add additional storage card  ...  "
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" ...  Great battery and ample storage space.  ...  "
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" ...  Transfer of files you and from computer is very easy, computer recognizes this as another external drive.  ...  "
Price
 17
recorder, reasonable, money, worth, well
+100%
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" ...  MONEY WELL SPENT!  ...  "
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" ...  i wasn't expecting much for the low price but it's actually a very good recorder .  ...  "
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" ...  There are some good options and the price was right.  ...  "
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" ...  A great buy for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend for tge price you pay it is worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price it's worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  this fit the bill at a reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  I needed a voice recorder and this was at my price range.  ...  "
Comfort
 16
size, recorder, pocket, palm, fits easily
+88%
-13%
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" ...  I was pleasantly surprised by the size of this recorder — it fits easily in the palm of my hand, which means it’s easily tucked away in a shirt pocket if you want to keep it out of sight.  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing beats hand written notes to get it drilled into your head, but being able to go back a listen is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  I was surprised how it fit in the palm of my hand about the size and length of my index finger but it's easy to use .  ...  "
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" ...  Feels great in hand and right size to go for.  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are simple and accessible but I am not completely comfortable or proficient with them yet.  ...  "
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" ...  Holding the recorder in my hand is easy to conceal ))) and easy to start recording.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this product to use as ear prompter and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels like it’s pretty good quality.  ...  "
For Kids
 14
student, son, record, lecture, class
+100%
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" ...  I highly recommend this purchase for grad school students.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this recorder my sister that is going to med school.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, a good product to have if you are a student and want to record the lecture in the class.  ...  "
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" ...  My study required me to record every lecture during class.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this for our oldest son so he can practice his piano lessons more accurately and so he can listen to some fun tunes when he’s not practicing piano.  ...  "
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" ...  As being a graduate student it is essential for my life.  ...  "
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" ...  It's tiny and useful for my high schooler son.  ...  "
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" ...  It can be used as an mp3 player which I thought we a nice touch if you wanted something sleek for kids.  ...  "
Charging
 14
charge, usb, charging, charger, bag
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Connects via micro USB, and it charges while I work on the file.  ...  "
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" ...  i attend grad school and with a school week of five (5) 3-hour classes, the digital recorder still has more than 3/4 charge left .  ...  "
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" ...   Comes with its own bag, an earphone, an amazon gift-card, and a charger cable.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the storage , the USB charging , comes with charger , little bag to keep it safe .  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of storage, plenty of battery life, and super easy to charge backup via USB.  ...  "
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" ...  charge the device and spend the time reading the directions and getting yourself familiar with this device, you will be very surprised how much this device can do and its very easy to use once you get yourself familiar to it. ... Comes with charging cable, velvet bag, instructions and headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with comfortable earphones and USB charger and a velvet drawstring case.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a headphone & a USB charging cable.  ...  "
Fit
 12
fit, hand, fits easily, bag, size
+100%
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" ...  Headphones sound and fit very nice.  ...  "
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" ...  It is also compact and extremely light so I can put it in my pencil case.  ...  "
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" ...  Secondly, it's an extremely portable size (fits easily in my laptop bag pockets) you can see in photos.  ...  "
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" ...  This recorder is just the right size to fit in a shirt pocket or hand.  ...  "
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" ...  It’ll easily fit wherever you want it, even in the small pocket on your jeans.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy and keeps my life a little easier to stay organized.  ...  "
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" ...  Secondly, it's an extremely portable size (fits easily in my laptop bag pockets) you can see in photos.  ...  "
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" ...  It is tiny and fits easily in your hand, pocket, etc.  ...  "
Volume
 11
speaker, good, surprisingly, voice, tiny
+91%
-9%
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" ...  The built in speaker could have been better in loudness.  ...  "
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" ...  The audio quality is surprisingly good and playblack is loud.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light-weighted and tiny, surprisingly with great volume speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker is good enough for such a small device.  ...  "
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" ...  Will get the job done and speakers on headphones are really good and loud  ...  "
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" ...  It picks up the professor's voice even from the back of the room.  ...  "
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" ...  It is loud and clear and super easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  You can record voices and sounds all the way across the room.  ...  "
Headphones
 11
wired, listen, comes, recordings, even
+91%
-9%
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" ...  I like that it is rechargeable and comes with headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  It even comes with a set of earbuds in the box to listen to your recordings.  ...  "
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" ...  I am able to listen back thru the devices speaker or use headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Even came with headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with cable and headphones to listen to playback.  ...  "
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" ...  Come with headphones to listen to your recordings.  ...  "
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" ...  Headphones sound and fit very nice.  ...  "
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" ...  It even come with earbuds!  ...  "
Features
 10
size, good, understand, time, mode
+100%
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" ...  I haven't yet usdd all of its features. ... When I do the other features, I will update my review.  ...  "
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" ...  Functions are good.  ...  "
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" ...  Even though it’s small in size, it’s packed with great features.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't let the size fool you - Packs a lot of features and value !  ...  "
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" ...  I found it very flexible to use because of its size and easy to understand features.  ...  "
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" ...  It supports Chinese, Japanese and special characters even in the English mode (many products don't!  ...  "
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" ...  It also features a transcription mode which is good for professional transcriptionists.  ...  "
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" ...  It took me some time to figure out the features but once I did it was easy to use.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 10
buttons, display, lcd, rewind, easy to use
+70%
-30%
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" ...  The screen is an LCD, which lets the recorder conserve power.  ...  "
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" ...  Screen wasnt a touch screen, but the navigation buttons that also doubles as the volume up/down, play, rewind and fast forward buttons works flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  don’t be mistaken, it’s a compact and buttons and LCD screen is fully functional!  ...  "
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" ...  Screen quality can be imroved.  ...  "
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" ...  Has lighted screen and built in speaker  ...  "
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" ...  Great display and size of the recording so discreet.  ...  "
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" ...  Bright display and easy to use buttons.  ...  "
Setup
 9
read, easy, works, minutes, less
+78%
-22%
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" ...  The functioning of all the controls was simple and I had it up and running in less than 5 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  The instructions are pretty easy to follow, and after a sound test, I found that it works just great.  ...  "
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" ...  He followed the instructions manual inside the box, and it took him less than 5 minutes to figure out how this product works.  ...  "
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" ...  Once you read through the instructions it is really easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy setup.  ...  "
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" ...  After you read the instructions the functions are quite easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, remember to set the date and time, which is very easy to do.  ...  "
Codecs
 9
record, mp3, wav, recording, player
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Fourthly, this recorder allows you to connect it to a computer to add music or audiobook files in it too so that you can also use it to listen to books or music - and not just your recorded meetings/lectures.  ...  "
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" ...   This is a digital recording device that can also be used as and MP3 player.  ...  "
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" ...  The recordings are clear, it connects easily to a computer to download the recordings as individual sound files, and it plays back either with the included earbuds or the built in speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  You can also record in .wav or .mp3 format just in case you want to do some post-production work!  ...  "
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" ...  Fourthly, this recorder allows you to connect it to a computer to add music or audiobook files in it too so that you can also use it to listen to books or music - and not just your recorded meetings/lectures.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to record stereo voice in wav format with highest bit of 1536 KBP.  ...  "
Design
 9
nice, neat, durable, small, quality
+100%
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" ...  It is really good looking and it FEELS just so nice.  ...  "
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" ...  It's nice and small, light, and aesthetically cute.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks professional.  ...  "
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" ...  It is most definitely a neat little item it is very sleek and black. ... Pretty neat gadget to have on the go.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels like it’s pretty good quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall a nice design and durable and great performance from the device  ...  "
Apps
 8
download, delete, recording, pc, music
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Might be having too many extra functions like MP3 and Ebook. ... Finally know how to delete a file, just hold the play/pause button on a playing file, and there are options to operate.  ...  "
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" ...  In addition to recording, you can also download music to it!  ...  "
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" ...  Can play Mp3 too, just download the music via PC, Once you master everything how to use it .  ...  "
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" ...  So you can go check your recordings, listen to an e-books, go to your folders, go to your settings, or play your music.  ...  "
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" ...  (but I mostly use to download to PC and listen)  ...  "
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" ...  Almost all functions can be done with a regular smartphone (filling , editing , settings , etc,) tho easier & faster .  ...  "
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" ...  I now use my phone to take notes or interact with other apps while this voice recorder is working perfectly.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 7
well, student, recorder
+100%
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" ...  Ive been using it for about a month and so far have no complaints.  ...  "
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" ...  (I lost my last one).  ...  "
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" ...  As being a graduate student it is essential for my life.  ...  "
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" ...  For me, it worked out well .  ...  "
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" ...  So far it is working great.  ...  "
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" ...  For me, it worked out well.  ...  "
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" ...  After using for a couple weeks now i have to say this is my favorite recorder.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 7
computer, plug, pc, music, listen
+100%
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" ...  Fourthly, this recorder allows you to connect it to a computer to add music or audiobook files in it too so that you can also use it to listen to books or music - and not just your recorded meetings/lectures.  ...  "
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" ...  Fourthly, this recorder allows you to connect it to a computer to add music or audiobook files in it too so that you can also use it to listen to books or music - and not just your recorded meetings/lectures.  ...  "
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" ...  I mostly use my PC to access the functions and recordings but once I get used to using it on it's own it should be great.  ...  "
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" ...  I dislike using my phone to record meetings and lectures that I want to save for future use and download to my computer.  ...  "
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" ...  Can play Mp3 too, just download the music via PC, Once you master everything how to use it .  ...  "
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" ...  Transferring is also a breeze, laptops recognizes is as an external hard drive.  ...  "
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" ...  (but I mostly use to download to PC and listen)  ...  "
Storage
 7
worry, spacious, small, short, running
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...   The size is smaller than I expected which is great, no additional space or weight in your bag or pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  But 16gb is great space!  ...  "
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" ...  I also love that it’s spacious so you won’t have to worry about running out of memory in a short amount of time!  ...  "
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" ...  It is so easy to use and it has so much space.  ...  "
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" ...  I also love that it’s spacious so you won’t have to worry about running out of memory in a short amount of time!  ...  "
Build Quality
 6
nice, made, like, durable, design
+83%
-17%
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" ...  I like the small size (like a pack of chewing gum), and that it is made sturdy yet weightless, and that the mic is on top so if you place it inside a shirt pocket for example the mic is on top.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels like it’s pretty good quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Build quality is so good.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall a nice design and durable and great performance from the device  ...  "
Capacity
 4
pick
+100%
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" ...  The size is perfect for a classroom setting.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to pick up voice from about 15 ft radius.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be getting a couple more for family!  ...  "
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" ...  I used it for a conference at work and it was convenient.  ...  "
As Gift
 4
christmas, son, room, got
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  it’s such a good price it is an excellent gift idea!  ...  "
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" ...  My son got this for me for Christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a Christmas gift for my brother who is a reporter.  ...  "
Recording
 4
clear, record
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  I am able to record conversations and replay them clear clearly.  ...  "
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" ...  A must have for recording.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality recording and super clear  ...  "
Overall performance
 4
+100%
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" ...  I love that you can slow down or speed up the replay which made it even easier for me and saved me lots of time.  ...  "
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" ...  It also allows you to change the speed.  ...  "
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" ...  Performance is exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I mush say , this little recorder doe a great job.  ...  "
Cover
 4
case, nice, carrying, headphones, carry
+100%
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" ...  It also comes with headphones and a felt carrying bag.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with headphones and a nice carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with headphones and a nice carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a nice felt carry case.  ...  "
Ports
 4
usb charging cable, plug, headphone, comes, used
+100%
comment
" ...  Connects via micro USB, and it charges while I work on the file.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it comes with a USB cable to connect to my laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  Almost as small as a usb drive.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a headphone & a USB charging cable.  ...  "
User Manual
 3
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  The recorder has good quality audio and it isn't difficult to use after looking over the user manual.  ...  "
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" ...  User manual is simple to understand just as the recorder is simple to use.  ...  "
Noise Cancellation
 3
clear, background, surprisingly, recording
+100%
comment
" ...  The playback is surprisingly clear despite background noise.  ...  "
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" ...  I haven't tested it with ambient noise yet, but it plays back very clear if used as a dictation device.  ...  "
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" ...  Very clear with little to no background noise even if the recording was done in a public setting.  ...  "
Software Platform
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  The interface is a little basic and maybe could be improved but in some ways I almost like the device for its simplicity.  ...  "
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" ...  There's many features such as a password protect and a play back similar to an mp3 player.  ...  "
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" ...  I now use my phone to take notes or interact with other apps while this voice recorder is working perfectly.  ...  "
Cables
 3
usb charging cable, listen, headphones, headphone, device
+100%
comment
" ...  anyway this device come with earbud, charging cord and case .  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a headphone & a USB charging cable.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with cable and headphones to listen to playback.  ...  "
Marketplace
 3
item, would, return, purchase, back
+100%
comment
" ...  I have no problem regarding the seller of this item and I will say that the item arrived very promptly, complete and in good order. ... The item is now in return transit back to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything works great as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I would purchase this recorder again and would definitely purchase from this seller again!  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
features, easy to use
+100%
comment
" ...  The sound is clean and clear, the features are many, yet it is really easy to use and the price is right.  ...  "
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" ...  Clean interface with some nice features.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  720 meters
Connectivity
USB:  Yes 
Camera
Video:  Yes 
Display
Type:  LCD 
Battery
Battery Capacity:  240 mAh
Yes
VIDEO
720 meters
SIZE
Yes
USB
240 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY