Product Description

64MB internal memoryRecording format - WMA (Windows Media Audio)Acts like another drive on your PC without the need to install software3 Recording Modes: HQ mode for superior sound, SP and LP for extended recording5 folders, 199 messages per folder for file managementUSB connection for fast up/downloading - simply plug & playBuilt-in 16mm round dynamic speakerRecording time 4hr 20min in High QualityUp to 27hr 20min in LP modeMeasures 94 x 40 x 15.1mmWeight 54g (including battery)This item is a notetaker onlyRewind function not available on this model

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11336 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: WS-100
• Released on: 2005-10-19
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 18.50" h x 62.20" w x 88.19" l, .67 pounds

Features

• Olympus
• Ws-100
• Digital
• Notetaker
• Silver

Manufacturer's Description
Users of the WS-100 voice recorder can enjoy a great sense of freedom, not being bound by cables or weighed down by a docking cradle. You can record and play back your meeting recordings, notes and ideas for over 27 hours in LP mode while the mass storage class support means you can connect it directly to virtually any PC.The WS-100 saves all file types to its memory in an instant, whether they are your pictures, presentations or text documents, ensuring fast, secure and convenient transportation and transfer of your data.

Box Contents

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Mac users
I'd been wanting a digital voice recorder to record my lectures, but my options were somewhat limited due to the fact that I use a Mac, and this one was unanimously recommended to me. It hasn't disappointed- the sound quality is generally very good (although the mic is ridiculously sensitive- it's much more effective on lo than hi), I love the fact that the USB plugs directly into the computer (no fiddling around with cords) and battery life seems fairly reasonable.

The only thing that's slightly annoying is the way that third party software is needed to convert the WMA files into MP3s to be played in iTunes, but such programs are easy and inexpensive to purchase, so it isn't a huge issue. A very effective, easy to use product- I'd highly recommend it.

Basic
Picked this up at an airport as I needed a digital voice recorder immediately. And the idea of an on-board USB intrigued me. The filing system is simple and easy to learn. And the recording function is fine as you can always edit audio files after they load on the computer. The microphone is adequate though I plugged in a directional mic when appropriate.
My main criticism is this -- if you're planning to take this anywhere vaguely harsh, wet or inclement DON'T. It will break. It will cease operation. It will die. It's not as hardy as I like my tech gadgets to be...I tend to put them through a lot so giving this dvr a lacklustre assessment is probably unfair. But it failed to meet my demands. Now I'm shopping for a hardier dvr.

Not for a lawyer
If you are used to using a dictaphone for dictation, do not get this machine. It has no insert or overwrite function and so is useless for dictation involving any thought.