This pocket sized sleek champagne gold recorder with 512MB internal memory supplies over 138 hours of recording time and can store up to 240 music tracks. The WS-310M can be... more
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Five folders with up to 199 files per folder• Four recording qualities allow flexibility to record in SP, LP, HQ and SHQ• LCD screen• Microphone and earphone s...
Five folders with up to 199 files per folderÂ? Four recording qualities allow flexibility to record in SP, LP, HQ and SHQÂ? LCD screenÂ? Microphone and earphone sockets built inÂ? Requires 1xAAA batteryÂ? 2 year warrantyÂ? Dimensions: 94.8x38.2x11mmÂ? Weight: 46gÂ? Make extended recordings in crystal-clear stereo sound without running out of memoryÂ? The MP3 surround sound and WOW features play back all your favourite songs in excellent sound qualityÂ? This convenient USB mass storage device will support all your recording needs and can be used for transporting all types of data filesÂ? No cables or docking stations are required and it's software-freeÂ? Can store up to 240 music tracks
Advantages: Great storage, wireless and portable, no tapes! Disadvantages: Takes AAA batteries which expire fast, not well thought out.
...At a glance the Olympus is not something i find particularly aesthetically pleasing, but this is an unimportant aspect of what is overall an excellent product. The colour is decribed as "champagne gold" but don't let the elegance fool you- the internal memory of the device stores up to 138 hours of recording time (in WMA file format), or 512MB. Some would argue that for a device which can be used as an MP3 player, this does not match up to the competition. ... ...slot together, once seperated the Olympus plugs directly into your computers USB port to download the voice and music files stored within. I found this particularly appealing: no wire is needed and when on the move, it is often necessary to use computers that are not your own. The last thing you want to be doing in a hurried situation is unravelling wires! As a storage device it is also possible to keep images and documents, just as you would on ...
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Recording Time: 2120 min - HQ (High Quality), 8295 min - LP (Long Play), 4170 min - SP (Standard Play), 1060 min - SHQ (Super High Quality)
Data Storage Capability: Up to 199 messages / 5 folders, Up to 995 messages / 5 folders
Sample Rate: 8 kHz, 22 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Response Bandwidth: 100 - 15000 Hz
External Hard Drive Function: Yes
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo
Manufacturer's product description
This pocket sized sleek champagne gold recorder with 512MB internal memory supplies over 138 hours of recording time and can store up to 240 music tracks. The WS-310M can be plugged directly into a PC's USB port - without a USB cable - for quick and convenient downloading of voice files, music files, office documents and images allowing easy transportation of your data.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type A )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type A )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x audio line-in / microphone ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case: - silver
Included Accessories: Neck strap
Cables Included: 1 x USB extension cable, USB extension cable
Battery
Battery: Battery - AAA type - Alkaline, Battery - AAA type
Included Qty: 1
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS X 10.1 - 10.3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Peripheral / Interface Devices: USB port
Equaliser
Equaliser Factory Presets: Rock, Jazz, Pop, Flat
Equaliser User Preset Qty: 1
Amplifier
Headphones Output Power (per channel): 5 mW
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Listed on Ciao since : 23/09/2006
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