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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 152 reviews

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Customers value the VN-Series Digital Voice Recorder's ease of use and excellent sound quality. Many appreciate its compact size and long battery life, finding it convenient and easy to carry. While some users wished for a USB connection for easier file transfer, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive. The recorder's affordability and ample recording time are also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy recorder for travel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small, light-weight and easy to use. With more than 75 hours of recording time in the HQ mode (more than 1100 hours in LP mode) and 800 files, it has ample storage for my needs. Voice recording can be transferred to computer by using an inexpensive patch cord available at Radio Shack (plug into recorder earphone jack and into microphone jack on computer). Sound quality is great. I've owned Olympus cameras for more than 30 years and their quality is superb.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliability for affordability

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was really easy to use. I had some initial issues with installing the software and it not picking up a connect from my router right away. I simply uninstalled the software again though, changed some settings on my computer, and it has been working fine ever since. I've only had the product about a week so far. I was skeptical about it being wireless, but I haven't had any issues. Not a bad price for the product, either. The only downfall is you lose a USB port since it has to be plugged in all the time if you want internet access. Overall though, no regrets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This recorder is functional, easy to use for both recording and playback. The auto recording feature makes this recorder very efficient. Not having to listen to "dead air" is especially helpful when using the playback mode. The size of the recorder and the location and size of the buttons necessary for operation make it very efficient to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple & Easy to Use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a simple easy to use voice recorder. It has 4 Quality setting with variations in each, 4 folders for different projects, and plenty of record time. Perfect for recording book readings, notes to self, lectures, and directions

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this voice recorder to record phone conversations with a person that had ripped me off some $600 bucks. I used it to record evidence of what she was telling me so i could use it as evidence when i reported her to the police. The thing worked like a charm and very east to use, and i got my money back. Small investment to recoupe my cash!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Eazy to use and great playback.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the lightweight feel, concealable, really easy to use. The clarity is surprising and well worth the $$. Its perfect for what I use it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This recorder is small, yet it records well. The playback is clear. It is easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worked better than expected.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great for all my school needs. Good voice pickup and excellent sound quality. Rechargeable battery a big plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very tech friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a older Olympus digital recorder which I liked, but this new one has better sound and is easier to use.Great price makes it a good value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple to operate yet meet my needs.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I need a recorder for school. This is easy to operate but i get,what i need. It has voice activated feature which saves battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed something for my job that was simple and easy to use right out of the box. A bit pricier than I was looking to spend, but it came with some long life batteries. Recordings are clear and easy to understand on playback. Great for a student who wants to take notes in class.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Use it daily

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Olympus is one of the smaller, simpler memo devices. It doesn't have the features (bells and whistles) that I consider unnecessary, like days of recording time and PC connection. I use this for reminders and to-do list items. Most of my recordings are seconds long and have a lifetime of a few days / weeks. I wear these out in a year or two; the switches give up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This recorder is great for school and lectures! Clear sound and great battery life/usage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very user friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The recorder is easy to use, very small and easy to carry, picks up voices well and play back and pause are easy to activate. Reasonably priced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound Tape Recorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear voice recorder. Plays back well and picks up pretty well too. I am not very technological. I can work it fine but I'm always scared I'm going to tape over something I need. The different folders thing is complicated for me. I think I just need to use it more. Small and can fit into your pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Trainer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My daughter asked me if I would be the officiant for her wedding and marry her and Ryan together. I of course was happy to do this. In order for this to succeed my wife and I purchased a couple of wedding books and then with the help of my daughter put together a 35-40 minute wedding ceremony complete with prayers, handshakes and lots of thankfulness. That's where this device came in. I was off for the summer from my retirement job and we rehearsed the ceremony probably 60 times or so ( twice a day) while making gradual changes to improve it. This recorder was fantastic for listening to my voice and timing the length of our ceremony. We of course were very well prepared as practice does make perfection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was purchased to be used to record my mom and grandma reading stories in Spanish to my kids. My kids, 8 and 12, would then playback the story and follow along in the book. I just put the batteries in and handed it to them. My 8 year old figured it out and my 90 year old grandma had it figured out in a couple minutes. About 6 stories are recorded at a time and the playback and sound quality are great. Could I have just used the "voice" record app on one of our phones, yes. But this is dedicated to recording stories and my grandma has an easy time with a couple buttons on this vs an app on a phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great recorder for assisting with note taking.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this recorder to replace another one that suddenly stopped recording. I bought this on sale and for the price I paid, this recorder serves the purpose I need. Sound is clear and battery life appears to be very good. So far I have recorded about 6-7 hours worth of meetings and the battery indicator still appears to be full. The only challenging feature is rewinding small increments at a time. You have to be careful how you press the back button otherwise you start from the beginning and have to fast-forward.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is easy to use and records clearly no matter the surrounding noise. It is perfect for remembering all those things you forget!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, easy to hear, using it for nursing school

    I would recommend this to a friend
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