>
> We occasionally have the need/desire to record something--a speech by a
> friend, the lines for a kids' puppet show (so they don't have to worry
> about managing puppets and talking at the same time), etc. Time was, we
> used a portable tape recorder and put up with all the pops and clicks as
> the recording was stopped and restarted and the occasional tape eating
> machine. The brave new world of digital electronics should have some
> much better solutions.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this type of gear? And possibly a
> recommendation--either of a specific model or a store to go to? We don't
> need a super pro-type item, just an easy-to-use, preferably fairly
> inexpensive, basic handheld. It would need to be able to download to a
> PC for CD burning as well as have the ability to play back
> itself--possibly through (small) external speakers.
>
> CompUSA shows 15-20 models online, so we'll be looking at a local
> store--and crossing fingers about finding a knowledgeable clerk.
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
>
> -mj-

I have the Olympus VN-960PC. I bought it at Best Buy for just under $80.

It does a good job of recording, but I do get the occasional click when I
start/stop the recording. I get about 6 hours of recording time. It
downloads the sound files to my Windows PC via USB and the software that
came with the unit. I haven't tried any linux solution (I don't even know if
one exists).

I'd say the performance I get is slightly better than the old hand-held tape
recorder I used to use, and far better than the micro-cassette player I had.

Bart

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