What's not to love about a recorder with just the right heft and ...
934398
What's not to love about a recorder with just the right heft and a clean sound that's in perfect tune?
2968223
I must admit I do not have hours and hours of experience with this little recorder to back up my review. I can only say that in my experience thus far I am very pleased with it. I do not find it difficult to use, as I believe a few reviewers may have said (it's been a couple of months since I read the reviews) and the sound quality seems great for what I need. I have used it to archive thoughts on the spur of the moment, to record interviews with people that were later to be transcribed to the written word, and to record the sounds of the outdoor environment around me when I spent a couple of months living in a meadow at an ecovillage (coyotes, owls, crickets, and frogs during the nighttime, for instance). The recorder fits easily in my pocket and jumps to life quickly when I need it. I'm happy with my purchase.
3119982
As a really small recorder, it has great sound and features. It records in stereo mp3 and wav formats with several levels of noise reduction. There's even an equalizer! There should be an input for an external mike. For recording yourself alone or with friends playing instruments and/or singing, nothing in this price range comes close.

I don't know why it's called Dictopro. It lacks the flexibility in placing and marking files that one wants in a dictating recorder.  But there are lots of good recorders for office use -- What makes this product unique is the great sound it gets in a tiny and inexpensive package.  [ASIN:B018IMLQDG Digital Voice Activated Recorder by Dictopro, Double Microphone HD Recording, 8GB Memory]
891746
Being that this is the first voice recorder that I have owned, I couldn't give you an honest comparison to another product.  I will say that it works just as you think it should and then some.  My favorite part of it is that in regular speed recording, it records in WMA format which enables you to plug this sucker into your computer and listen to your recorded files like you do with your MP3 files.

If you have big ol' gorilla hands, this thing is probably too small for you, but those of you who have small opposable thumbs will be able to operate this piece of machinery with little to no problems.
650423
A good price and really simple to use. 5 minutes of recording,  unlimited overdubs,  great sound! It is exactly as advertised
3070968
Awesome recorder!! You can hear everything with this!
1895147
Great recorder, sound is very good. I use it to record interviews and I've found the mic to be sensitive, it picks up a lot of sound, especially subjects that aren't super close and even background noise you wouldn't expect. It's easy to use and plug and play ready. I love it.
648300
I had one of the cheaper versions of these Olympus voice recorders, and it was/is excellent. The feature I was most interested in was downloading files to a computer so that I could archive them. This unit does that. The 16 GB micro SD card I purchased separately was by Sandisk and very inexpensive. It went right into the slot of the recorder and the unit took a few seconds to recognize it... no problems. Typical high quality construction throughout... just what you would expect from Olympus. I'm not crazy about the slide-power switch... I don't think it's going to be an issue though... if it does wind up being an issue, I'll update my review.
2973917
Nostalgic remark:  When I was a kid, I was the proud owner of a "shoebox" cassette recorder.  Back then, having one was a luxury!

Here are my comments on this micro cassette recorder:

Pros:

1) $8.95?!  Unless yours came in a "broken" condition, you really can't lose here folks.  I have a couple of other much nicer voice recorders, but it's simply convenient to have a spare inexpensive one that I don't need to worry too much about losing or breaking.

2) It does the trick.  It records, plays, etc., and it carries the regular features of this type of recorder.  There's just some feedback on the playback, especially if the volume is too high.

3) Mechanically, it works just fine.  Cheap parts went into this unit obviously to make it an affordable one.  But, the switches and buttons are durable and easy to use.

3) Surprisingly (notwithstanding the low price) there's a red led built-in to visually let you know if it's on.  My more expensive ones don't even have this feature!

4) It's compact, and it looks nice.

Cons:

1) On the recorder I received, I need to -press- the cassette down into the unit in order to load it properly... Otherwise, I'm unable to close the "door".

2) If you're looking for higher quality recordings, don't buy this.  If you just need something to take notes on to, or to record lectures or conversations, I do feel this is suitable.  As I noted earlier, you'll probably have some undesired feedback.

I hope this helped!  Let me know if you have any questions.  I'm good about responding within 1 or 2 days.  Happy Shopping !!  :)
2397967
This recorder is packed full of the good stuff! It has onboard storage and expandable storage.
3.5mm Microphone jack, Line In jack and headphone jack.
You can monitor audio as you make it! It has a display that's pretty thorough in the information that it shows.
You'll see record level, volume and battery levels, what folder you're recording in, audio levels, which are adjustable on the fly.
It also has a hold feature to lock down the recorder during recording.
A tripod screw hole for mounting to a tripod or mic stand.
The onboard microphones are stereo and record clean.
You can select you microphone type stereo or mono on the side of the recorder.
The recorder has nearly every feature that you'd want for recording video audio or music or voice recording.
You can record in .MP3 or .WAV at selectable bit rates and audio compression.
Connecting and transferring to a computer is easy with the supplied USB cable. (Comes with earbuds, too)
The unit can even powered by USB. Works on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, 32 and 64 bit operating systems.
I haven't tried Apple Systems. I rated it 4 stars because the body of the unit feels slightly plasticky.
Just a little. I'll be careful with it. Wish it was more sturdy.
Overall, So far, I'm impressed. The audio quality is good.
The features I want are there. It's easy to use.
It compares to the Tascam and Zooms out there and it's less expensive.
Pyle appears to be much better than it's beginnings and I got my money's worth.
4065950
This recorder is a wonderful instrument.  It produces a brilliant tone, and I find it easier to play a full two octaves on it than a soprano.  The holes are rather far apart, but anyone with normal sized hands should have no trouble reaching.  The thumb-rest really does help, and I recommend it as well. The recorder is quieter than its smaller counterparts, but that also makes it easier on the ears.
891958
My hand-held recorder needs are rather simple--just capturing my own guitar, and the occasional covert concert boot--but the Zoom H2 handles the job exceedingly well with great versatility and super sound quality. It does far more than I require with more options and settings, but it's good to have the capability. If I had to complain about the H2, it would be about how tiny the operations screen is and how difficult it is to decipher the letters and symbols of the read-out. The more you use it, however, the more natural it becomes.
1825086
This small recorder is perfect. I have used it to collect data for linguistic analysis and regularly use it to record meetings. Combined with the capacity of my iPod classic, I never have storage problems and the quality is great.
4756004
I bought this recorder to record class lectures, and find that it easily meets my needs.  The recordings are clear and easy to hear, background noise is not a big issue, and the tiny size makes it easy to set on my desk along with books and other class materials.  The recorder is also very simple to use, and moving files from the recorder to my computer couldn't be more simple.
2719630
Gone are the days of fidgeting with tape recorders, and fumbling with various media trying to capture the otherwise lost audio from countless practice sessions and jams. This little recorder is just what the Dr. ordered. Well actually, I ordered it, my Dr. had little to do with it. It's easy to use, and easy to download the resulting files onto the computer. One nice feature is that you can record directly to high quality MP3 which allows for much longer files as they take up far less room memory-wise. And for all those elitist audiophiles out there who say MP3's are inferior quality - get over yourself. With the high encoding rate, it has been scientifically proven that the human ear cannot differentiate between a wav file and a high quality MP3, so crawl back into your decrepit mother's basement with the filthy puke green colored curtains drawn and spin your outdated vinyl on your archaic turntable and leave the rest of us alone. Also, the build in mics are decent. I bought an external Sony microphone which does sound a wee bit better, and I can't believe I just used the phrase "wee bit". At any rate, this recorder is a must have. I have recorded endless jams and practices with it, and though most of the jams sucked, that's hardly the fault of the recorder.
3302704
I've owned several video camcorders but found myself leaving them at home because of their bulk and complexity.  The Mino slips into the pocket or purse and is ready for action without any fuss or confusion.  Video quality is as good as anything I've owned previously but the audio leaves something to be desired unless you are right on top of the subject.  Unless you are filming a documentary, the 60 minute capacity is adequate for recording your travels, particularly if you pack a notebook computer for daily downloads.  The software package is simple and intuitive.  All in all, my impression is that this video camcorder was designed to meet the needs of the majority of us folks who simply want to record our activities with a reasonable degree of fidelity and a minimum of effort.  You will bring this camcorder along wherever you go.
463903
The recording quality is excellent, and the drag-and-drop feature to save the files on my computer make it very user-friendly. This paired perfectly well with the Olympus TP-8 pick-up microphone for recording phone calls. An excellent buy!