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Sony ICD BX140 4GB Digital Voice Recorder
Last Updated: June 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
628
Old Reviews
333
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 251 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
49simple, easy to operate, easy, use, clear
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple and fine. ... "
" ... The few controls are easy to locate in the dark and recording is an easy process. ... "
" ... Compact, easy-to-use, typical high-quality Sony product. ... "
" ... Light, easy to deal with, good sound and voice record ... "
" ... All I needed was a simple, easy to use Voice Recorder with a built-in Speaker. ... If you need a simple, easy to use voice recorder then I highly recommend the ICD-PX240. ... "
" ... good product and easy to use ... "
" ... It's easy to use and the operation is intuitive, so you probably won't even need to read the instructions. ... "
Sound Quality
26recorder, voice, speaker, audio, playback
+85%
-15%
" ... This recorder has very clear sound. ... "
" ... everybody sound like robots. ... "
" ... Still have it, I use it for recording my radio traffic voice so that I dont sound like an indoors. ... "
" ... Otherwise it sounds great! ... "
" ... Otherwise it sounds great! ... "
" ... all qualities of cassette decks including those in the music industry. ... "
" ... The sound is good on playback - and it picks up the radio when you're in another room speaking into the recorder--this is to be construed as a good point for I was testing it to see how strong the microphone was at a distance. ... "
" ... Beautiful item with great sound. ... "
Price
16recorder, waste of money, spend, good, extra money
+81%
-19%
" ... Still good value for the price. ... "
" ... Great name brand digital voice recorder at a fine price ... "
" ... easy to use, good buy for the price ... "
" ... For the price excellent recorder. ... "
" ... bought to donate, good product for the price ... "
" ... For the price its not bad. ... "
" ... easy to use, good buy for the price ... "
" ... bought to donate, good product for the price ... "
Microphone
15record, recording, sound, well, voice recording
+87%
-13%
" ... Well built good quality recording! ... "
" ... When i get it home I can easily transfer the recording to my computer where I save it using a phone jack and then listening to it while i type it into MSWord. ... "
" ... This recorder has very clear sound. ... "
" ... Excellent audio sound for a small recorder. ... "
" ... This is the most amazing audio recorder I've run across. ... "
" ... Recording is easy and play back sounds good. ... "
" ... It can record clearly in the lecture and class. ... "
" ... Excellent voice recorder works awesome to record EVP’s or daily memo. ... "
Size
15compact, pocket, easy to use, size, notes
+93%
-7%
" ... Great for a photographer instead of notes and notebooks so much easier to carry this recorder around. ... "
" ... Works great and compact. ... "
" ... Also carry it in my pocket to make little reminder notes to myself, love it! ... "
" ... Compact, easy-to-use, typical high-quality Sony product. ... "
" ... Size is ideal to store in your pocket. ... "
" ... I liked the compact size and the ease of operation. ... "
" ... like the compact size ... "
" ... Size is ideal to store in your pocket. ... "
Controls
13play, buttons, record, menu, stop
+54%
-46%
" ... Big PLAY BUTTON, which is great in this scenario. ... "
" ... I figured out that the setting in Menu --> Mode had been changed accidentally. ... "
" ... It is a good size that it will not get lost, decent display that is clear and readable, good size buttons making it easy to use. ... Easy to record, just hold down the power button, wait until it is ready, hit record, then hit stop, then hit playback. ... "
" ... What I like most is the separate "folder" button. ... "
" ... I taught her how to use it with the three simple buttons, power, play and record. ... "
" ... I love the fact that I can now select from among the 5 file folders by simply using one button - no longer do I need to go into the menu. ... "
" ... Controls are counter-intuitive. ... "
Returns
13one, returning, return, another, window
+15%
-85%
" ... Guess it's also unfortunate that my willingness to give it another try in a different environment means my window to return it is also closed. ... "
" ... I returned it right away. ... "
" ... This is rather misleading and based on when I ordered the time for returns has long passed. ... "
" ... This is rather misleading and based on when I ordered the time for returns has long passed. ... "
" ... There's a reason why they're returned. ... "
" ... I ended up throwing it in the garbage. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... There's a reason why they're returned. ... "
Battery Life
13battery, battery life, dead, aaa batteries, uses
+62%
-38%
" ... Even has a battery gauge. ... "
" ... The batteries last long enough. ... "
" ... Came complete with battery- ready to roll. ... "
Ports
11usb port, transfer, recorder, computer, via
+9%
-91%
" ... Dislike that this item doesn't have a mini USB port to easily download file. ... "
" ... Worst, it doesn't have any way to plug into a computer and transfer files. ... "
" ... The only way to transfer is to use an adapter and copy to hard drive in real time, which is highly time consuming. ... "
" ... Nowadays one would assume that any such device would come with a micro or mini usb port, and sure enough a slightly more expensive model does have it. ... "
" ... This does not transfer to a computer via USB. ... "
" ... This recorder does not have a port for a USB or any other cord. ... "
" ... There are no controls for reversing a recording that I could find, nor any ability to save same via micro-usb (sic, that familiar power and data transfer dongle). ... "
" ... This device had no usb input to download recordings into MP3s. ... "
For Kids
10students, student, record, nursing, used
+100%
" ... I’m in nursing school and I record lectures for hours at a time and it holds for hours. ... "
" ... Very nice for the school class to record the word and class it's so useful.!! ... "
" ... Perfect for a student. ... "
" ... I used this with my students at school . ... "
" ... Perfect for a student. ... "
" ... Saved me in Nursing school!! ... "
" ... One for me, as a songwriter, and one for my little granddaughter who loves to sing. ... "
" ... I purchased these all the time for my young students. ... I use them to record stories that the students can read back on their own. ... "
Call quality
10voice, record, wanted, simple, icd
+80%
-20%
" ... As a very busy professional substance abuse counselor (and writing a book), this ICD-BX140 voice recorder is a "life saver." ... "
" ... Was able to record an entire 45 minute phone conversation and have it transcribed. ... "
" ... Excellent voice recorder works awesome to record EVP’s or daily memo. ... "
" ... All I needed was a simple, easy to use Voice Recorder with a built-in Speaker. ... If you need a simple, easy to use voice recorder then I highly recommend the ICD-PX240. ... "
" ... Voice recorder arrived one week earlier then expected. ... This voice recorder is exactly what I wanted and operates exactly as i wanted . ... "
" ... I LOVE THIS VOICE RECORDER ... "
" ... I LOVE THIS VOICE RECORDER ... "
" ... Records voice very clearly and great size to have to n meetings ... "
Delivery
9product, arrived, happy, good, expected
+78%
-22%
" ... The product arrived quicker then expected. ... "
" ... nice product, speedy delivery . ... "
" ... Arrived on time and in great condition. ... "
" ... It arrived perfectly packaged. ... "
" ... Very good buy, very happy with it, arrived on time. ... "
" ... Very good buy, very happy with it, arrived on time. ... "
USB
9recorder, transfer, usb port, download, computer
+22%
-78%
" ... Dislike that this item doesn't have a mini USB port to easily download file. ... "
" ... This device had no usb input to download recordings into MP3s. ... "
" ... No USB Output and Also Audio PEAKS alot ... "
" ... No USB Output and Also Audio PEAKS alot ... "
" ... This does not transfer to a computer via USB. ... "
" ... This does not transfer to a computer via USB. ... "
Device Compatibility
9transfer, connect, recorder, transfer files, recordings
+33%
-67%
" ... You can't move the data from this voice recorder into the computer. ... "
" ... I have a MacBook Pro and it would not even show the existence of the recorder. ... Only Windows systems are listed. ... "
" ... Can not connect with computer, use very inconvenient ... "
" ... The recorder has no connection to the PC. ... "
" ... However, I am now realizing there is no place to connect to a computer. ... "
" ... However, I am now realizing there is no place to connect to a computer. ... "
Memory
8storage, recorder, memory, capacity, usb port
+63%
-38%
" ... -can’t transfer files to a computer (I knew this ahead of time but this may be a bigger problem for others). ... If you’re looking to transfer files, consider another one. ... "
" ... Has huge record capacity-simple to operate. ... "
" ... Is Excellent but this recorder not use sd memory and usb cable. ... "
" ... It features 4GB of internal storage as well as a built-in microphone for capturing your audio without the need for an external microphone." ... "
Product Reliability
7months, recorder, record, ago, years
+43%
-57%
" ... THIS ITEM NEVER WORKED ... "
" ... Doesn't work, period. ... "
" ... First recorder malfunctioned immediately, the second wouldn't work at all. ... "
" ... First recorder malfunctioned immediately, the second wouldn't work at all. ... "
Apps
5one, file, erase, unable, menu
+20%
-80%
" ... Unable to get the device to erase recorded data, thus unable to use it for other recordings ... "
" ... If you have a cell phone recording app, there is no reason to buy this. ... "
" ... Cannot download the recording. ... "
" ... You can only erase one file at a time. ... "
Overall performance
5works
+80%
-20%
" ... Ease moving among multiple files. ... "
" ... I use this in class and play back in double speed on my hour plus commute. ... "
" ... Works really well. ... "
Features
5menu, features, accidentally
+80%
-20%
" ... I figured out that the setting in Menu --> Mode had been changed accidentally. ... "
" ... I leave mine set on the best (SHQ) mode, and am very happy with that. ... "
" ... I like the folder feature. ... "
" ... I like the folder feature. ... "
Software Platform
4recording, message
+50%
-50%
" ... If you have a cell phone recording app, there is no reason to buy this. ... "
" ... Only Windows systems are listed. ... "
Marketplace
4order, one, good, described, arrived on time
+75%
-25%
" ... Very good buy, very happy with it, arrived on time. ... "
" ... I might order another one! ... "
Build Quality
4construction, use, plastic, one, cheap
+50%
-50%
" ... The build quality is solid but the item seems very outdated to me. ... "
" ... Construction is cheap plastic. ... "
Volume
3speaker, room, loud, large room, good
+67%
-33%
" ... Recorded individual table conversations in a large room. ... "
" ... Plays back clearly and at a good volume. ... "
Recording
3well, records, recorder, interviews
+67%
-33%
" ... Records Very well. ... "
CD/DVD
3tapes, cassette
+100%
" ... Even the old recorders allowed to sharing of cassettes. ... "
" ... I've transferred years of journals recorded on cassette tapes, favorite songs, hypnosis programs. ... "
" ... For many years I corresponded with family members with cassette tapes. ... "
Comfort
3hand, lasted, direction, buttons
-100%
" ... It is kinda bulky to wear on your person though. ... "
" ... On the plus side it's cheap and I won't feel as bad losing it. ... "
" ... On the plus side it's cheap and I won't feel as bad losing it. ... "
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Memory: 4096 GB