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Sony TCM-200DV Dictaphone

Advantages: Takes regular sized audio cassettes, double-time recording, inexpensive model
Disadvantages: Needs to be used close to sound-source, a bit bulky for some tastes

I always wanted a dictaphone as a child. Largely, I admit, for slightly dubious reasons (i.e. I wanted to plant it in my big sister's bedroom and find out if she was talking about me.) Many years on, as a student, I finally received one as a birthday gift ...

disneyeyes 02.07.2004 · Read full review
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Sony TCM-20DV

Advantages: Variable recording time, mains compatible
Disadvantages: No tape counter

I paid about £35 for this cassette recorder, which may be better described as a dictating machine. The machine is attractively packaged, having a black and silver case and weighs about 275g. It measures approx 11cm by 4cm by 9cm, taking a standard cass ...

Prof1 07.02.2004 · Read full review
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Walkman's Outdated? I Think Not!

Advantages: Excellent Recording Quality
Disadvantages: Low Batter Life

Not everyone needs a walkman nowadays. It’s true that cassettes are completely out of date. CD’s, mini discs, and MP3 players have taken over as the most modern media type. Hence one may ask why you would want to buy this supposedly out of date hardware. ...

friedchris 17.04.2004 · Read full review
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