Olympus VN240

Advantages: Practical and Efficient
Disadvantages: Slightly tedious uploading

...I am currently studying in my first year at university, but have experienced some problems with attending lectures and figured it would be a sensible idea to ensure that i have a record of the lectures i have missed. Unfortunitly my university has not started to release podcasts of lectures yet so that was not an option. Anyhow i purchased the VN340 and lent it to a friend in advance of when i knew i had a lecture. Of course i have not actually had much practical use personally, I just have an account of the quality of the recording. The only drawback i have experienced is that the uploading and software required when uploading the files onto my computer was a bit time consuming, but not to an extent where it put me off purchasing the product. Firstly the account my friend gave of his experience in using it was highly possitive; he...

samxp 27.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Olympus VN240

A handy, nifty, wee machine! *****

Advantages: Pretty much everything about this machine is an advantage!
Disadvantages: None - apart form that it doesnt come with a protective carry case!

...We bought the Olympus 'digital voice recorder' (vn-240 pc) approximately 2 months ago when Jeff was unwell and unable to come to a meeting which we had been looking forward to for some time. Occasionally some of our frineds who record some of the meetings and it is often useful to have a recording to refer back to to complete notes, clarify particular points, and draw quotes, as well as letting someone who missed the meeting hear what was said. When we went out to look round the shops we had three criteria in mind: 1. A recorder that could record for at least 1 and 1/2 hrs. 2. A recorder that we didnt have to change over tapes in as this would mean missing part of what was said and would be distarcting too. 3. A recorder that was realitively speaking, inexpensive. At first glance there wasnt a huge selection in the usual...

jeffandlorraine 16.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Olympus VN240

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER - YOUR SECOND BRAIN

Advantages: SMALL,LIGHT,QUALITY OF SOUND,FUNCTIONS.
Disadvantages: None

...to use 'A' for work related topics, 'B' for home/domestic stuff and 'C' for any Leisure/ general interest information. TOP TIP! I work in a College for students who have various Speech and Language difficulties and we use these machines as aide memoirs for many students with memory loss. They do work well. Some students take a while to get to grips with the technology but the beauty is these machines offer adaptability as we have some students just using one folder and others who can navigate their way around all three. Please check the Ciao site for a picture of the VN240 .They are practically identical. Well that is it except I picked mine up for £29.99 but as I seem to say at the end of every review trawl the Internet as a bargain is often to be had? but watch for added post and packing charges....

cetacean 19.05.2005 · Read review
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