Advantages: Slim, large memory, easy to use
Disadvantages: Highest setting drains battery,

~Technical Info~ 1GB Memory Size – 10 x 3.7 x 1.9cm Weight – 66g Battery – 2 x AAA Battery Life – Up to 86 hours 800 Files 1.4inch Screen ~Review~ When I was at University, a while ago now, I was your typical student. Probably didn’t concentrate enough ... Read review

Advantages: Does what it promises, great for recording lectures, compact, well made, reliable.
Disadvantages: EBay or Auction site purchase, long replaced by far more modern alternatives, some minor issues.

When I first became a student living away from home and studying courses at university, it was just at an age where maybe one out of 300 students was lucky enough to have a large sized business laptop computer. This seems a bit strange given that all stud ... Read review

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Superb review by Lunaria

Bit of a dinosaur these days compared to my tiny digital Sony dictation machine - which, to be honest, I've never really used. R. by RICHADA

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Advantages: Easy to use, large memory for recordings, good quality recordings
Disadvantages: Can't upload recordings to a computer

As a writer and a student, I find it really annoying whenever I have ideas and don't have a way to get them out quickly enough without forgetting them shortly after. It was starting to become annoying so I wanted to invest in a dictaphone. I c ... Read review

Advantages: External input,Small, compact, Micro SDHC slot and connects to PC via built-in USB plug
Disadvantages: Very few, internal mics a bit basic

...a digital recorder, and the Olympus WS-750M is a prime example of this. Enrolling for a course in radio presentation, we were encouraged to get our own digital recorders for doing interviews. Th ... Read review

Advantages: Lightweight compact dictaphone
Disadvantages: Not digital

---Why I Bought One--- I am Secretary of our local History Group but havng been ill for a few years now I was finding I was not able to attend meetings regularly so I decided to buy a cheap dictaphone to tape the meetings that I ... Read review

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Yours is more modern than mine - mine uses standard audio tapes.. by Nar2

I didn't realise that you could still buy these. by mozzie76

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Seen over 5 years use
by marble88

Testing, Testing.....
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Advantages: Easy to use, cheap
Disadvantages: Old format, need plenty of tapes

The Olympus J300 Pearlcorder is an analog, handheld dictaphone that has all the essential features you would need from a recording device. It has voice-activated recording or you can leave the tape running, depending on what suits your needs. I use my dev ... Read review

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Surprised these are still made with Mobile phones with dictaphones on them. :) by Novabug

This type is still in use where I work. by siberian-queen

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Lightweight compact dictaphone for general use but it does use tape
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Testing, Testing.....
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Advantages: Robust design, extended recording time and ease-of-use.
Disadvantages: Slightly clunky interface and weak accompanying software.

This is a stylish and robust voice recorder thanks to its metal case. Looking at the exterior it has a micro SD port, headphone jack and all the function buttons you would expect (play/pause/record etc). It has the ability to recorded in stereo as well a ... Read review

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None

I recently started a new job that involves intensive training in a classroom environment as well as the need to be constantly on the move as a tutor within the classroom itself. I quickly realised that, as I had had a fantastic Dictaphone at University, i ... Read review

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Sounds very handy! by ithoughtyoudneverask

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Advantages: Simple to use, good value, ample recording time
Disadvantages: Battery life could be better.

In my opinion, this Olympus is fairly simple to use. I has a handy manual lock switch to prevent accidental button presses. Battery life could be better - it uses up 2 AA batteries a little faster than I'd hoped. Ample recording time, especially at lowe ... Read review

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Would like a lot more personal information. by kama0529

Well Done - nice review by 09Amion

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Advantages: functions are easy to use
Disadvantages: expensive

I originally used one of these (much older model) back in the day at school as I found I was missing a lot of the lectures and my notes tended to have gaps in them. Worked a treat and made school a bit easier for me. Over the years I've been part of a few ... Read review

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Sounds good. by Jake_Speed

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Advantages: Easy to use, Records in MP3 Format
Disadvantages: Poor Battery Life, Various Faults,

In my opinion the handy recorder has the potential to be a great bit of kit, if it did not have so many bugs within the unit, the unit I bought was easy to use and the audio was superb, but sadly when starting the unit, I had to turn it off/on for at leas ... Read review

Advantages: You get a comprehensive audio record and a searchable written record
Disadvantages: You have to use their notepads with the pen

...that I discovered the wonderful Livescribe Echo Smartpen. What is it? Basically it is a pen that allows you to write notes but also to ... Read review

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Think I might, just, manage to live without one of these. R. xxx by RICHADA

Sounds good if a little expensive for me. by killiefan

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Advantages: Choice of quality of recording
Disadvantages: Cannot connect to a PC

My boyfriend is soon to begin his PGCE course at university, training to become a Physics teacher . Whilst he undoubtedly has the intelligence and knowledge to succeed in this, he knows from previously completing a Physics degree that his dyslexia present ... Read review

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Good idea. John by Coloneljohn

Years ago, before I was diagnosed as dyslexic, I took NCR notes for a deaf student, along with another student, so we each had three copies of the notes (and I always opted to keep the yellow copy) . . . this was a great help in my Physics and Chemistry classes, as I didn't have to worry about missing something . . . one of us usually picked up enough, and taking notes for someone else helped focus my listening . . . ♥ ~ Jesi ~ ♥ by jesi

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The perfect accompaniment for University or College work
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Advantages: Quality of recordings, storage
Disadvantages: No USB port

Imagine my horror when I started my latest module with the Open University and found out I had to interview 3 strangers for 30 minutes each regarding social policy and personal lives! Being a shy person I was absolutely mortified at the thought, but decid ... Read review

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I agree with paulpry.It would be ideal to capture fleeting thoughts which don't linger long enough to get them down on paper. Nice concise review. by Gooseydyoo

I could do with one of these for writting reviews, I think of thing to write but when I comes to writting them, I forget by paulpry118

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A great device for taking down notes .....
by Thehonesttruth

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Advantages: Delivers on all fronts
Disadvantages: none

During my time at university I noticed as well as taking other notes students were also recording lectures on Dictaphones which struck me as a great idea. Being a student however, and being short on fund I needed something cheap yet reliable and ideally s ... Read review

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What a good idea to tape lectures - handy little gadget by catsholiday

Sounds useful by mumsymary

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