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    "Love it...Not Bad...If you are in sales and a road warrior, this is a great little device to record your thoughts, ideas, things you need to do or even results of a sales call as you drive....I am very happy with my Sony Didgital Recorder; however, there is only one thing it is missing and that is the ability to hook it up to a computer to be able to send a recording or share a recording."

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    This Sony ICDBX140 digital voice recorder features 4GB of internal flash memory, so you can easily store up to 4,175 hours of audio. A Noise Cut function and Low Cut filter promote crisp, clear results with minimal background noise.
    Your price for this item is $29.99
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    "Love it...Not Bad...If you are in sales and a road warrior, this is a great little device to record your thoughts, ideas, things you need to do or even results of a sales call as you drive....I am very happy with my Sony Didgital Recorder; however, there is only one thing it is missing and that is the ability to hook it up to a computer to be able to send a recording or share a recording."

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    Product Description

    This Sony ICDBX140 digital voice recorder features 4GB of internal flash memory, so you can easily store up to 4,175 hours of audio. A Noise Cut function and Low Cut filter promote crisp, clear results with minimal background noise.
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    "It Works...Love it!...I had the previous Olympus model of this recorder and it was great, but this one is even better as it has rechargeable lithium batteries (or you can use regular AAA batteries), it's a bit smaller, and it comes with a case....Purchased this Olympus WS-853 digital voice recorder to use to record a weekly class I attend and results have been excellent."

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    Create over 1,000 hours of clear recordings with this Olympus digital voice recorder. The Intelligent Auto Mode automatically adjusts the recording to suit the volume level of the person speaking, and you can easily save your data in different file formats with the built-in USB connector. This silver Olympus digital voice recorder has a built-in stand that reduces surface noise.
    Your price for this item is $59.99
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    "It Works...Love it!...I had the previous Olympus model of this recorder and it was great, but this one is even better as it has rechargeable lithium batteries (or you can use regular AAA batteries), it's a bit smaller, and it comes with a case....Purchased this Olympus WS-853 digital voice recorder to use to record a weekly class I attend and results have been excellent."

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    Create over 1,000 hours of clear recordings with this Olympus digital voice recorder. The Intelligent Auto Mode automatically adjusts the recording to suit the volume level of the person speaking, and you can easily save your data in different file formats with the built-in USB connector. This silver Olympus digital voice recorder has a built-in stand that reduces surface noise.
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    "It Works...Love it!...This recorder is the perfect device for any student looking to take notes during lectures or for individuals who want to record conversations (please note the legal requirements surrounding the recording of conversations in your locality)....I had the previous Olympus model of this recorder and it was great, but this one is even better as it has rechargeable lithium batteries (or you can use regular AAA batteries), it's a bit smaller, and it comes with a case."

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    Play back important notes and lectures with this Olympus digital voice recorder. The noise-cancellation feature minimizes background noise to increase playback quality, and you can choose from seven recording scenes to find settings that match your recording environment. This black Olympus digital voice recorder uses Voice Balancer technology to increase the volume of soft sounds and minimize loud noises.
    Your price for this item is $79.99
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    "It Works...Love it!...This recorder is the perfect device for any student looking to take notes during lectures or for individuals who want to record conversations (please note the legal requirements surrounding the recording of conversations in your locality)....I had the previous Olympus model of this recorder and it was great, but this one is even better as it has rechargeable lithium batteries (or you can use regular AAA batteries), it's a bit smaller, and it comes with a case."

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    Play back important notes and lectures with this Olympus digital voice recorder. The noise-cancellation feature minimizes background noise to increase playback quality, and you can choose from seven recording scenes to find settings that match your recording environment. This black Olympus digital voice recorder uses Voice Balancer technology to increase the volume of soft sounds and minimize loud noises.

  4. Model:ICDPX370
    SKU:5774900
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    "love it...Love it....This was a very good recorder with a lot of storage in the unit and options to easily have external storage....There is a plug-in mini-mike available, but while this would avoid a little "rustling" I didn't see a wy to really hide it."

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    Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals, who don't want to forget important details, benefit from this recorder's high-quality MP3 audio. This Sony digital voice recorder utilizes the Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech recording and filter out background noise.
    Your price for this item is $57.99
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    Top comment

    "love it...Love it....This was a very good recorder with a lot of storage in the unit and options to easily have external storage....There is a plug-in mini-mike available, but while this would avoid a little "rustling" I didn't see a wy to really hide it."

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    Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals, who don't want to forget important details, benefit from this recorder's high-quality MP3 audio. This Sony digital voice recorder utilizes the Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech recording and filter out background noise.
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    "works good...Good deal....Have only used it one time but it did a very good job of recording a conversation and was easy to transfer the conversation to a CD....It's not the greatest zoom ever, and it's a tad slow, but if you lose or damage it, you didn't lose or break much."

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    Record up to 1,500 hours of conversation with this Olympus voice recorder. The built-in microUSB connector lets you connect to your media device or computer for easy transfers, and the recorder only requires 2-AAA batteries. This Olympus voice recorder has 4GB of memory for keeping track of notes and thoughts while on the go.
    Your price for this item is $39.99
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    "works good...Good deal....Have only used it one time but it did a very good job of recording a conversation and was easy to transfer the conversation to a CD....It's not the greatest zoom ever, and it's a tad slow, but if you lose or damage it, you didn't lose or break much."

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    Record up to 1,500 hours of conversation with this Olympus voice recorder. The built-in microUSB connector lets you connect to your media device or computer for easy transfers, and the recorder only requires 2-AAA batteries. This Olympus voice recorder has 4GB of memory for keeping track of notes and thoughts while on the go.
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    "Love it...Love it!...Good recorder easy to save and move files from the recorder to pc or micro sd chip (card) charging is on pc or plug...The recordings of meetings with 8 or more people around a large table are quite clear and the transcribe function allows you to fast forward or go back to points of interest."

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    Store hours of high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The highly sensitive S-microphone operates in either focus or wide mode to optimize sound quality depending on the event setting. This Sony digital voice recorder has 4GB of on-board memory, expandable microSD storage and USB connectivity for PC transfer and quick charging.
    Your price for this item is $99.99
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    "Love it...Love it!...Good recorder easy to save and move files from the recorder to pc or micro sd chip (card) charging is on pc or plug...The recordings of meetings with 8 or more people around a large table are quite clear and the transcribe function allows you to fast forward or go back to points of interest."

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    Store hours of high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The highly sensitive S-microphone operates in either focus or wide mode to optimize sound quality depending on the event setting. This Sony digital voice recorder has 4GB of on-board memory, expandable microSD storage and USB connectivity for PC transfer and quick charging.
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    "Love it!...Just WOW!...A good machine but there should be a way to set the time, date etc on a computer so that you don't run into the difficulties that I did....While in my pocket, a flick of the top switch will put it into record mode even though it might be locked."

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    Capture clear conversations by using this Olympus digital voice recorder. With omnidirectional microphones for accurate recording from any position, an antirustle filter and a noise cancellation function, it's easy to obtain crisp sound, even from inside a shirt pocket. Compile meeting minutes quickly with this black Olympus digital voice recorder's transcription and dictation modes.
    Your price for this item is $99.99
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    "Love it!...Just WOW!...A good machine but there should be a way to set the time, date etc on a computer so that you don't run into the difficulties that I did....While in my pocket, a flick of the top switch will put it into record mode even though it might be locked."

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    Capture clear conversations by using this Olympus digital voice recorder. With omnidirectional microphones for accurate recording from any position, an antirustle filter and a noise cancellation function, it's easy to obtain crisp sound, even from inside a shirt pocket. Compile meeting minutes quickly with this black Olympus digital voice recorder's transcription and dictation modes.
  8. Top comment

    "Good dvr...Great DVR...It works like a charm, and when you add an external drive, it's an awesome DVR, plus when you subscribe to the program guide, you can watch live TV or DVR recordings from most smart phones and tablets....The price is a little steep especially with adding a hard drive, but there are few alternatives since I like the AppleTV over Roku or other devices."

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    Tablo 4-Tuner Digital Video Recorder for HDTV Antennas with Wi-Fi: This next-generation DVR plugs in to your HDTV antenna so you can watch free, local broadcasts from any connected device in your home or anywhere you have Internet access. Record or stream up to 4 live or recorded HDTV programs simultaneously on multiple devices, including your iPad, Android tablet, laptop, and smartphone, or on your TV using Roku, Chromecast or Apple TV.
    Your price for this item is $199.99
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    "Good dvr...Great DVR...It works like a charm, and when you add an external drive, it's an awesome DVR, plus when you subscribe to the program guide, you can watch live TV or DVR recordings from most smart phones and tablets....The price is a little steep especially with adding a hard drive, but there are few alternatives since I like the AppleTV over Roku or other devices."

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    Tablo 4-Tuner Digital Video Recorder for HDTV Antennas with Wi-Fi: This next-generation DVR plugs in to your HDTV antenna so you can watch free, local broadcasts from any connected device in your home or anywhere you have Internet access. Record or stream up to 4 live or recorded HDTV programs simultaneously on multiple devices, including your iPad, Android tablet, laptop, and smartphone, or on your TV using Roku, Chromecast or Apple TV.

  9. Model:ICDPX470
    SKU:5774901
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    "Very nice...Love it!!!...got this to record meetings we have a large conference room picks up everyone well even people with softer voices....The fact that the flip-out USB connection is built into the recorder makes for great ease in transferring files even if you don't have access to a cord."

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    Store hours of high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The highly sensitive S-microphone operates in either Focus or Wide mode to optimize sound quality depending on the event setting. This Sony digital voice recorder has 4GB of on-board memory, an expandable microSD storage and USB connectivity for PC transfer and quick charging.
    Your price for this item is $79.99
    Top comment

    "Very nice...Love it!!!...got this to record meetings we have a large conference room picks up everyone well even people with softer voices....The fact that the flip-out USB connection is built into the recorder makes for great ease in transferring files even if you don't have access to a cord."

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    Store hours of high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The highly sensitive S-microphone operates in either Focus or Wide mode to optimize sound quality depending on the event setting. This Sony digital voice recorder has 4GB of on-board memory, an expandable microSD storage and USB connectivity for PC transfer and quick charging.
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    "Good item...Good deal....I like that it pauses and lets me start where I left off after a 15 minute break instead of starting a whole new file....I personally have not used it yet but I am quite sure it's a nice product."

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    Make voice recording simple by using the Philips Voice Tracer 1150 audio recorder. Every note or idea you record is time stamped for easy file navigation and retrieval, and its PC connection offers simple plug-and-play operation. The Philips Voice Tracer 1150 audio recorder has a long battery life for extended recording sessions.
    Your price for this item is $35.99
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    "Good item...Good deal....I like that it pauses and lets me start where I left off after a 15 minute break instead of starting a whole new file....I personally have not used it yet but I am quite sure it's a nice product."

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    Make voice recording simple by using the Philips Voice Tracer 1150 audio recorder. Every note or idea you record is time stamped for easy file navigation and retrieval, and its PC connection offers simple plug-and-play operation. The Philips Voice Tracer 1150 audio recorder has a long battery life for extended recording sessions.
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    "Good DVR...Love it!...If Recast comes out with a new model that has 1080p or 4k resolution and a stronger antenna for streaming to Firestick's, this thing would really fulfill all my needs as a cordcutter....To my amazement, I am getting better reception, it work on all my streaming capable mobile electronic devices for when I am on the go or on my echo show and the DVR is a plus although it only records from over the air programming."

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    Record on-air television with this Fire TV Recast DVR. It has two tuners, so you can record two shows at once, store them on the 500GB drive and watch on Fire TV, Echo Show or other compatible mobile devices. Enjoy local news, live sports and late-night shows with this Fire TV Recast DVD.
    Your price for this item is $229.99
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    "Good DVR...Love it!...If Recast comes out with a new model that has 1080p or 4k resolution and a stronger antenna for streaming to Firestick's, this thing would really fulfill all my needs as a cordcutter....To my amazement, I am getting better reception, it work on all my streaming capable mobile electronic devices for when I am on the go or on my echo show and the DVR is a plus although it only records from over the air programming."

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    Record on-air television with this Fire TV Recast DVR. It has two tuners, so you can record two shows at once, store them on the 500GB drive and watch on Fire TV, Echo Show or other compatible mobile devices. Enjoy local news, live sports and late-night shows with this Fire TV Recast DVD.
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    "good enough...good product...The teac cd burner is a very cool, you can remaster older cds, and record from different sources like cassettes or a turntable....I have always had a cd recorder and the Teac is the best I have found to do the right job."

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    Record or dub your event using the TEAC CD recorder. It has auto recording functions that start as soon as it receives an input so that you can ensure you capture every part of the performance, and it automatically breaks tracks up for easy dubbing. The TEAC CD recorder makes recording a breeze.
    Your price for this item is $224.99
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    "good enough...good product...The teac cd burner is a very cool, you can remaster older cds, and record from different sources like cassettes or a turntable....I have always had a cd recorder and the Teac is the best I have found to do the right job."

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    Record or dub your event using the TEAC CD recorder. It has auto recording functions that start as soon as it receives an input so that you can ensure you capture every part of the performance, and it automatically breaks tracks up for easy dubbing. The TEAC CD recorder makes recording a breeze.
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    "Love it...works great...Recorder does a great job recording clearly and easy to use....It has a lot of storage and is easy to transfer to computer."

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    Record and play with this Philips audio recorder. It's ideal for taking notes, whether it's for a lecture or during an interview, and it also has a voice activation function so that you can turn it off and on without touching it. The 8GB of space ensures this Philips audio recorder can take hours of recordings.
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    "Love it...works great...Recorder does a great job recording clearly and easy to use....It has a lot of storage and is easy to transfer to computer."

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    Record and play with this Philips audio recorder. It's ideal for taking notes, whether it's for a lecture or during an interview, and it also has a voice activation function so that you can turn it off and on without touching it. The 8GB of space ensures this Philips audio recorder can take hours of recordings.

  14. Model:V4571310W000
    SKU:6459312
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    "It worked....It's great...Great for use if you don't have a digital recorder...Works as long as your holding the phone to your ear and it's jacked in to a recorder."

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    Record your phone conversations for later review with this Olympus TP-8 V4571310W000 telephone recording device, which plugs into most telephones with a 3.5mm mini jack. The device includes 3 earpiece tips for comfortable wear.
    Your price for this item is $23.99
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    "It worked....It's great...Great for use if you don't have a digital recorder...Works as long as your holding the phone to your ear and it's jacked in to a recorder."

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    Record your phone conversations for later review with this Olympus TP-8 V4571310W000 telephone recording device, which plugs into most telephones with a 3.5mm mini jack. The device includes 3 earpiece tips for comfortable wear.

  15. Model:PRC257B
    SKU:6163874
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    "So happy...Very useful...A really nice recorder...Actually had a choice between two devices."

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    Play old-school mixtapes with this GPX cassette player and recorder. Its built-in mic lets you record directly to cassette tapes, and the recording indicator helps monitor sound levels. The handle on this GPX cassette player and recorder facilitates portability, and the headphone jack lets you keep your tunes to yourself in a public place.
    Your price for this item is $29.99
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    "So happy...Very useful...A really nice recorder...Actually had a choice between two devices."

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    Play old-school mixtapes with this GPX cassette player and recorder. Its built-in mic lets you record directly to cassette tapes, and the recording indicator helps monitor sound levels. The handle on this GPX cassette player and recorder facilitates portability, and the headphone jack lets you keep your tunes to yourself in a public place.