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I love my Olympus WS-311m
Love the fact that you can plug it in as a USB and download everything and upload podcasts.
Great battery life.
Very nice!!
About $70.
Ric
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_archived_product_details.asp?id=1308&fl=2
olympus ws-311m
Built-in stereo microphone
512MB internal Flash Memory
WMA recording format
138 hours of recording time in LP mode
Six recording modes: Use STXQ, STHQ and STSP for stereo recording or HQ, LP and SP for extended recording
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) records only when sound is sensed
One long-life battery (supplied) provides 21 hours of continuous operation
The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises
Organize
Five file folders, each holding up to 200 files, provide unparalleled organization
Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file
USB Storage Device can store many file types, not just audio files
Lock files to avoid accidentally erasing important information
Connect
"USB Direct" design provides direct connect to a PC
High speed USB 2.0 provides fast download times
Playback
WMA and MP3 Music Player/li>
Noise Cancel feature cuts out unwanted background noise
Voice Filter enhances the human voice by cutting low and high frequency noises during playback
Slow and fast playback speed variations
Repeat and Random playback
WOW XTTM technology provides rich bass and
three-dimensional stereo sound
Customize the sound with a built-in equalizer