Sony ICD-PX720 Digital Voice Recorder with PC Compatible
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Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business Ultimate Supplied Software : Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM)
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Technical Details
- PC compatible- 260 hours of recording time (LP mode)
- 1 GB Flash Memory
- Stereo recording with optimal microphone
- Correct dictation in playback
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By Jerry Chu (Fremont, CA USA)
I always trust the Sony sound quality and this is no exception. The ICD-PX720 has USB connector and is reasonably priced. This is a low cost alternative to the more expensive professional MP3 recorders such as the Edirol or Zoom H2. And the Sony recorder is easier to use for non-technical people.
Unfortunately a software is needed to transfer the sound files. I don't mind the conversion process, since MP3 is not suitable for voice recording anyway. But I really like to be able to transfer the files to a computer without needing a special software. Able to use a micro SD card would be even better. I guess I could use my Sony-Ericsson Walkman cell phone if I need those features.
By Matthew T. Shelley (Spokane, WA, USA)
Sony has the market cornered on "Good, but.."
If you buy anything from Sony, its always the same thing: you must install their proprietary software to read their proprietary files, which means you will add steps to your workload simply by using Sony gear.
Sony's hardware is almost always high quality, but they all require some form of insane software. a special app to load songs onto their mp3 players, a special app to get sound files from this recorder onto your hard drive, yadda yadda yadda, I love and detest Sony.
By A. Gandhi (Michigan)
I use this recorder for recording class lectures and meetings. Once the file is transferred to the computer, the quality of sound is excellent. The software (comes in a CD with the recorder) allows you to increase/decrease the volume. Even if you are sitting very far (30-40 feet) from the speaker, you could record and listen to the speech later on. Memory space allows you to record for about 12 hours.
By T. Weis (NYC)
I bought this little recorder in a hurry for a lecture the next day. I was ACTUALLY ready to buy a microcassette recorder before I woke up & realized the potential lack of hiss & flexibility in recording voice MP3s. The recorder is simple to learn (took me 3 minutes) & worked flawlessly. Crystal-clear recordings, great & easy downloading to PC, terrific Digital Voice Editor software.
I am looking forward to using this for dictation to make voicenote reminders to myself; also to possibly use with Dragon Naturally Speaking to write dictated e-mails (it's supposedly compatible), and also Microsoft OneNote. Highly recommended.
By Anne Chaney
I dictate texts for transcription. I need very little during recording: (1) a pause button to think what to say next. In this device, a recording can be stopped, but not paused. After each stop a new file is created. There is a way to override it, but it requires pressing several buttons several times. (2) A Rewind button, to listen to the most recent few seconds or minutes. I couldn't find how to do it after studying the Instructions for almost two hours. If it is at all possible, it is not practical. (3) A Partial Delete button to delete the last segment if needed. It seems to be possible (if I understood the instructions correctly), but only after pressing several buttons several times.
It is a shame because the sound quality is outstanding and this device can be useful if you just put it on the table and let it record whatever is happening.
I returned the recorder to the store.
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