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25.5.2015

Philips has a huge range of digital recorders, and I have used older models with great success for recording interviews and presentations. I got this to replace one that I sadly left in a hotel and never recovered. The company knows its stuff and I will begin with a few general observations on the Voice Tracer series:These are sensitive devices and ideal for recording speech, where what you care about is the ability to make out what was said. I have used them in all kinds of difficult environments, such as on the table in a busy café, or sitting in an auditorium some way back from the stage, and generally I can follow everything, provided that there are no competing voices close by.If your friend is speaking loudly next to you, but you want to capture what is said on the stage 20m away, that is more difficult.They are not so good for music. I tried recording a concert one and it was a disaster, a loud mushy mess. I might have got better results by fiddling with the settings but the mic and its amplifier are not designed for this (there is a model, the DVT6500, designed for recording music but I have not tried it and would be inclined to look elsewhere if you have this in mind).What I like about the Voice Tracer is that it makes a high quality stereo recording – stereo is better for making out speech – and that I can generally simply turn it on and hit Record, then leave it on the table and not worry about it.There are lots of settings and functions that I hardly ever use. You can set the recording format from LP (8kb/s MP3) to PCM (uncompressed WAV). I set it to SHQ, which is 192kb/s MP3 (not the default) which gives me great quality but doesn’t take up too much space. This model has 4GB storage and a slot for a microSD card (not supplied) up to 32GB, which is more than enough for me. I use auto-adjust mic settings. There are other settings for editing files (I always do this on a PC after transferring files) and fine-tuning the recording with things like noise reduction and wind filters; I have not needed to bother with these. There is even an alarm clock; I tried it and it works!The device is small and light and fits easily into a pocket or bag. There is a plug for an external mic which can be useful, for example if you want to use a tie-clip mic (not supplied) while walking around. The recorder itself lacks any clip to attach to a belt or pocket, unfortunately, though you can attach a strap (not supplied). There is a headphone socket which again I rarely use, as I normally copy files to a computer for playback, but it can be handy. There is also an internal speaker; sound is not very good but it is OK for a quick listen.This particular model, the DVT4000, is mid-range. You get all the essential functions, high quality stereo with two microphones, rechargeable battery (up to 50 hours recording), and generous 4GB storage plus the card slot.If you go lower in the range you get fewer features, maybe not rechargeable batteries, plastic rather than metal case. If you go higher in the range, you get extras like a built-in radio, a third mic for greater sensitivity, a motion sensor (sounds like a bit of a gimmick), or a wireless remote control. I think this one is a reasonable choice with all the essentials and strong construction, but one of the cheaper ones would likely be fine as well.There are a few things I don’t like about this model, compared to the one I lost. The batteries are non-replaceable, whereas my older one had rechargeable AAA batteries, handy if they stop charging or in an emergency.The switch on the side is stiff making it hard to use. It seems a minor point, but usually you want to focus on the event you are attending and not the recorder, so anything fiddly is a minus.My older model had a little fold-out stand which I liked, and it is missing on this model (some of the more expensive ones have it).On the plus side, the new range has a lovely bold colour display that is nice to use.Comparing the recordings, this one seems to have deeper bass than before. I am not sure whether it matters as this rarely affects intelligibility (in fact, extra bass can make it worse) but I suspect it is a higher specification in terms of fidelity.Only four stars then; but it is nevertheless an excellent product that you will find invaluable if you need to make voice recordings. Could you just use your smartphone or laptop/tablet? Maybe, but this is smaller, handier, makes much better recordings if you are relying on the built-in microphones, and has much better battery life; I would not be without mine.
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26.5.2015

When I first picked up the device I must admit to mixed feelings as on the one hand I liked how light it felt but on the other it felt a bit 'naff' in the hand which is a bit strange since it is supposed to be metal. It doesn't help that the 2 side buttons on the left and right are a single piece of plastic and the hold slider feels very mushy - not at all like how I used to enjoy on my old Sony Portable CD player (Remember those?!).Right after turning the device on I dived in to the options. There's a good number of settings there such as a wind filter, voice auto-activation, normalisation and many more. I knocked the quality up to "SHQ" 192 kbps MP3 which Media Player Classic confirms this is an average bitrate encoding.My voice (such as it is) sounded extremely clear as did the tests I did recording my TV from the hallway however the wind filter was not very effective. If you are a closed headset user you will appreciate how the recorder plays the input through the headphones as many feel uncomfortable speaking if they cannot hear their own voice.Finally as others have mentioned the battery is fixed inside the unit but is chargeable by micro USB. This same cable can be used to connect the device to a PC where it appears as a 4GB mass storage device. At the (overkill) quality setting I chose the recorder said that could cover around 48 hours while the default 128 kbps would offer 72 hours but if that's not enough then you can always throw in up to a 32GB microSD card. Exploring the file system is straight forward as it uses FAT and a simple folder layout. Note that a introductory website with user manual is preinstalled on the internal memory so nab them before formatting it. Phillips also say that you can load the unit with music if you want however please note that you are limited to WAV and MP3 formats only as M4As or AACs are simply not recognised.The elephant in the room for me is why splash out on this when everyone has a smartphone that can do all the filtering in software?Well off the top of my headBattery life - Phillips quote that it can continuously record for up to 50 hours. My Sony Xperia Z3 could match that in standby but actively recording? I'm unconvinced...Immediacy - There's a great big record button that springs the unit in to action after about 2 seconds holding it. Unless you've got a shortcut ready, it can be a bit more fiddly to get a smartphone going.Quality - all the software in the world can't make up for poor mics, and those in the Voice Tracer work very well. I proved this for myself with the unit and my phone side by side. The phone sounded just awful while the unit was as clear as a bell.So all in all I do recommend the recorder even if I don't think it feels that nice to hold however ultimately I think that's something I would be willing to put up with.
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30.6.2015

First impressions were pretty good. Despite being very very light, the metal construction makes this feel like a quality piece of kit.To work out if something is intuitive to us or not I always plunge straight in without looking at the manual... not so much a choice in this case as the manual is a single sheet of paper with pretty pictures on it!It turns out the full manual is actually stored on the device in the documents storage area - more of which later.As it happens this was not the most intuitive device to use, but after about 5 minutes I was up and running recording and storing recordings in one of the four recording folders - pre-named A,B,C and D and unchangeable from those names.Recordingsare stored with the date and time as the files name so that you can find them again.There is also a fifth folder in which you can store music - and as always there's a demo track in there out of the box.Playing the music file shows the one limitation of this device as far as I can tell. While it is very good at recording voice - and copes admirably in an environment with a fair amount of background noise and different voices - it doesn't cope with music particularly well. The speakers have obviously been spec'd with this in mind as even the demo track sounds quite tinny.BUT, this is intended as a voice recorder and in that role it excels.The automatic adjustments of levels etc work well and the on board storage is pretty massive. So big, in fact, that if you are using this for it primary function only then you are unlikely to need to use the Micro-SD card storage expansion slot.You could, however, us this as a storage device for other files - documents, music, movies etc. Simply plug in a micro-SD card and store the files there. The USB connection to the device when plugged into a computer will show up a a mass storage device from where you can access the files. True, a simple USB microSD adapter will give you the same access to the files, but if you have this with you at a meeting/lecture/presentation or whatever then maybe it saves you carrying something else.I did question whether these days dictophones were really still needed. A smartphone will do all of what this does, and some apps extend the functionality way beyond what this can do. BUT this has been designed especially to record audio well - in particular voice on this model. In this respect the audio quality far exceeds what you will manage to record with a smart-phone (unless you buy an expensive audio add on and mics for the smart phone, that is, which kind of defeats the object).The twin mics and recording technology do a very good job here. Yes, it's a one trick pony but if you are looking for a digital voice recorder for meetings, lectures etc then this is a very good option even if a little on the expensive side.
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17.6.2015

The Philips DVT4000 Voice Tracer Digital Recorder with AutoAdjust+ is a voice recorder that records conversations with ease. Philips do have a few recorders in this style, ranging from the DVT2500 to the DVT8000, making this one, the DVT4000 a middle of the range choice, most suitable for conversations.The positives include:^^ This is a decent looking piece of equipment, of a good size. I've used smaller types before, but I found them easier to lose because they were so small. To me, bigger is better. It just feels right to grip and use at the same time.^^ I use it a lot to speak into when I am recording things I want to remember for various projects I have going on,and it works very well.^^ The DVT4000 screen is fairly big and makes viewing the information very clear. And in colour, too.^^ Easy to charge via a USB cable, supplied. The screen shows a picture of a USB when connected.^^ The controls seemed quite complicated at first, but after playing around with it I soon learned that it really is straightforward. There is an on switch on the left that switches it on/off and onto 'hold'. The top side buttons on the left offer different settings (via the menu) and file options (via the index). On the front at the right are stop and play buttons and the record - forward and backwards are in the centre, with a deleted button further down. Simple when you know how.^^ This analyises and then records, with a built in AutoAdjust+ system, which is very clever. When you think about this not being Philips top of the range version, the recordings are surprisingly clearer than expected.^^ The sound quality is pretty good and it works well in the car, too.^^ There are holes for headphones and a MIC if needed, good for dictation.^^ It has an integrated high-capacity Li-polymer battery which makes it lighter than it those of which need batteries inserted.The negatives:^^ The DVT4000 does not record in 360° meeting situations like the DVT6500/8000 versions, nor does it offer a motion sensor or Dragon Speech-to-text software. If you want this, just upgrade to the versions providing these features.Overall:I am very happy with this Philips DVT4000, it offers a lot of easy to use options and is most suitable for recording my notes and fairly close conversations without a lot of fuss. I've even recorded the telly from some distance in front of me whilst people have been talking and that too is clearer than expected. In fact it made my closer voice more distorted but picked up those further away and the telly quite clearly, so I moved it to the middle of the room and it all worked fine. Equal sound all around.
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26.6.2015

Mercifully free of any requirement to use an app to operate, this Philips voice tracer is a relatively inexpensive but rather feature packed little box of tricks. Stereo microphones enable a good sense of depth if you are, for example, giving a presentation you wish to record, are interviewing someone or making a podcast, or if you are a songwriter and need to lay down your latest random moment of sweetness before your mind is elsewhere, with a flash of inspiration lost forever. And if your needs are little more specialist, you can use an external microphone to capture the sound in the way you need it captured.The small display (non touch screen)makes navigation of your recorded files a little awkward with the device if you record often without doing whatever editing you have to do to keep your file library neat, but you can USB directly into your laptop to assist with that, and what the unit doesn't have in user friendliness is more than made up for with its price point and the fact that in these times when everything apparently simply has to be a multimedia device, people are still making tools dedicated to a single purpose with the level of experience of the user dictating the sophistication of the end result, rather than the end result being limited to what an absolute beginner can achieve. Maybe not the recording device for those whose job entirely depends on the sounds they capture, but an as a relatively serious mini portable recording studio type set up for for someone finding their feet in the world of sound capture, the price, the memory size and sound quality offered here is pretty good.While in device editing is obviously less malleable than the options you would be offered by any half decent editing package, there is enough available within the device for you to assemble a workable result that you can then tweak later. The more you demand from the end result of course, the less likely you are to rely on the device for editing refinements and the more likely you are to export your recorded tracks to your edit package, and you wont have any problems doing that with this good all round piece of kit.The settings straight out of the box are a little sensitive, picking up every little click that your mouth might make, every smack of the lips, every breath. But the menu offers you plenty of options for adjusting mic sensitivity, noise reduction, wind filter, etc. There is also a slot for a micro SD card, so if the 92 hour internal memory for recordings isn't quite enough for your needs, you aren't limited by it. Nice!
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17.6.2015

I conduct research interviews and have recently switched from my Olympus to using this Phillips DVT4000. In all honesty, I cannot really discern a difference in audio quality between the two brands and have been very very happy with the recordings produced by this little bit of gear. I usually interview people in noisy environments; the dictaphone comes with a selection of settings that you can choose to ensure that you capture the best sound in the environment that you will be recording in. I have sometimes interviewed in exceptionally disruptive environments with equipment noise, alarms, other people speaking etc and whilst these are obviously also captured in the recording I have yet tohave any of these noises impair or mask out the interviewee's voice or even their non-verbal utterances (sighs, whispers etc). In my line of work these 'extra' utterances have meaning and are important to the research. So even with noisy environments, my digital recordings are still clear and I have never yet struggled to transcribe a recording made on this dictaphone. My husband uses this to record lectures and the quality is excellent particularly as these environments tend to be less noisy than the ones in which I use it. I have tried to record an outdoor (small) concert just to see what the limitations are and I didn't like the sound of the music so much on this but then who really records outdoor concerts on a dictaphone? Maybe someone does....I have had no problems transferring files via USB to my laptop and external hard drive. Recharge time is decent - another thing that is important when rushing from one interview to another. Playback quality is excellent, no problems to report there.One thing I would say - the design is a bit awful. This is much larger and more amateurish than some of the other higher-priced, slicker looking dictaphones you can get. For me, this was a bit embarrassing to get out in front of research participants and some had even commented jokingly on the let's say 'vintage' design of it. My work issued dictaphone is half the size and super slim which looks much more professional in my opinion. However, the quality of my work dictaphone which is considerably more expensive than this one is really the same in terms of sound quality so...All in all this is a very good dictaphone which does the job. If you are a PhD student or a researcher looking for a reliable dictaphone on a budget then this would be a good choice.
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27.5.2015

This device is in the middle of the range of Philips digital recorders and to my mind represents the sweet spot. It includes the essentials such as a rechargeable Li/ion battery, dual stereo microphones and automatic levelling without some of the higher end features I doubt I would use. It is well packaged and is supplied with a USB to micro-USB lead and a very basic instruction leaflet although the full manual is held in the devices memory this is not clear on the box or instructions so make sure you download it before you wipe the drive. The battery requires charging before use and this can be achieved via a PC, laptop or mobile phone charger.The lead also allows you to access files on the recorder.The build quality is OK without being exceptional and the form factor os similar to an old style mobile phone. There is a slider on the left to lock it and turn it on and off and buttons on the front for menu, index, play, pause and stop. There is also a navigation pad on the front with a large record button in the middle and a separate "Trash" button for deleting files. The screen is bright and clear and the menu's are logical.You have a number of options to record which trade quality against capacity while the top one 192 kbps MP3 delivers a good quality recording of my voice with the stereo microphones helping where there are more than one person talking. I use this for recording presentations for replay and it is ideal for this. The battery offers up to 100 hours of recording and is chargeable by the micro USB cable that can also be used to connect the device to a PC where it appears as a mass storage device. The memory built in is 4GB which should be more than enough but there is also a slot for a MicroSD card that can accommodate one up to 32GB. The file system is FAT and it appears as a removable drive on your PC.If you are in the market for a portable recording device, this is a good one. Philips have been making them for years (I used to have a micro-cassette based one) and there is a good range of accessories you can add such as phone pick-ups and conference room microphones. It has some great features including voice activation as well as a wide range of recording options. Recommended.
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20.6.2015

I must confess that I didn't get this device to record conversations or dictate notes. No, I got it primarily to store music on. Altough for the purpose of this review I did use it for what it's supposed to be used for.It's a nice hand sized machine and at comes with an index, menu, stop/pause and stop buttons down the side. The record and volume controls are in the centre and are clearly marked.The memory capacity allows four separate folders, as in a PC, to store whatever you dictate into it. Simply press record speak and then select where you want it to go, press index up to four time, four folders, to take you to where you've stored it for playback.There is a fifth folder which is specifically for storing music,the machine will not allow you to do this on the A-D folders for narration.The menu button will take you to the options where you can adjust settings and find files, however, any music stored will not show up on this area and so there is no way that I've found to specifically go to any specific track that you want, you have to scroll through them on the music folder until you find it. Also it doesn't mark what they are so you have to start the track to find out what it is.The sound quality is absolutely fantastic, it's amazing. I hooked it up to a pair of speakers and I've never heard quality and power like what this little machine through out, it sounded better than my sound system and that's no exaggeration.There's also a capacity for playing files when connected to a memory card of a specific type, but I don't have one so I can't comment on that.If the machine would allow the physical sorting and viewing of the music files as noted above it would be perfect in both it's functions, as it is I can only give it four stars for all the messing about I have to do to find a specific song that I want, it's interesting because any tracks that are narrated on the A-D folds can easily be accessed on the main menu but not music.However, the superb quality of the sound overcomes this minor problem and is a sound triumph.
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4.6.2015

I have an Olympus DM-901 digital voice recorder so it was interesting to see how the Philips DVT4000 compared.The unit is very light which is good that it doesn't add much weight to any items you may be carrying around or having in your pocket - but it seems very plasticky and easy to damage. With bits of kit like this, they should be able to withstand the odd knock or two. The box only contained the recorder and a USB cable - compared to the rest of the Philips range, this was a bit stingy considering the price that's being charged for it.The recorder has a non-removable battery - which I think it quite bad considering my Olympus unit has a removable battery but yes, a replacement battery is pricey.There is a card slot unit to expand the 4GB of memory which may seem small but considering this is a tool for recording voices, that's to be expected as I'm pretty sure that recording a meeting in 7.1 surround sound will add something special!In operation, I struggled with the Philips recorder. The buttons are a tad too small and the auto adjusting function is more of a gimmick than anything else. I think it takes a reading of the environment and sets the recording sensitivity. I struggled with switching the unit on as it took what seemed like ages to switch on and go into record more - the Olympus is instantaneous. The button layout isn't too my liking with the function words in very small print which bothers me as my eyesight isn't that great.Indexing and filing features are on par with the Olympus. The visual display is clear and logical but I prefer the simplicity and better contrast on the Olympus. Battery stamina is around 30 hours which is not bad. Sound quality is where I feel the Philips unit shines - it sounds that little bit clearer and crisper. If this is a must then the DVT4000 is definitely worth considering.I don't think there is much of a market for digital recorders but Philips think there is a market. It's a good unit but I would try and get to test it out first before parting with your hard earned cash.
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26.5.2015

I wanted this voice recorder to upgrade as I have been using an ealrier model for a few years now. The main change I was looking for is rechargeability; it gets to be a pain replacing AAA batteries frequently and we're all set up for USB charging now.The manual says 2 hours to chrge so I plugged it in and left it to do it's stuff. Once it was charged I got out the "manual" again (actually its a small single sheet with no words, just icons/pics to indicate setup, recording and play). and had a play. It is pleasant in the hand, feels solid and comfortable to hold which is important using day to day. I use a voice recorder to make notes throughout the day while doing other stuff,then transcribe it all at the end of the day, so I need one that's nice to use and not too heavy/unwieldy. To switch it on, there is a ribbed slider switch on the left side; this is somewhat awkward to use as it isn't a very positive action, yo have to slide it down then hold it to make it register. I understand that this action can help avoid accidental switch on but it takes some getting used to.The DVT4000 claims 100 hours of recording on one charge, I havent had a chance to test this yet, but it hasnt shown any signs of battery rundown after a few days of use and playing around so I'm hopeful. On starting to record, a "graphic equaliser" type display appears which is apprently analysing the ambient sound to adjust accordingly. No idea if this is critical but it certainly recorded my voice clearly and playback was crisp and easy to hear.The one thing I've found clunky about voicer recorders is the file system; I usually just make a days notes then transfer it to the PC and delete so I havent had to get too involved with folders etc. I do intend to have a proper try at this this time though as I'm sure it would be useful to keep some files on the unit for later use.
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29.6.2015

This model sits just below the middle of a range of six. It is the entry-level model of those that features the better battery and metal case. It is missing many of the extras that come with models further up the range, but that’s how it goes – the more you pay, the more you get. I do think they could have thrown in the inexpensive but handy carry case though.I tested a Philips digital recorder a couple of years ago, was mightily impressed with it, and was keen to try this one. The good news is that this one adds even more to be impressed with, so for me it’s goodbye old model, hello new one.The kit comes with everything you need to get the best out of the recorder. Getting started is quick,too. The instruction manual makes light work of the features and controls, so it’s fairly straight-forward to figure out how to make and play recordings. It works like a charm, recording spoken audio perfectly well. Its feature set is comprehensive and easy to use, especially with the colourful screen providing visual cues and feedback. The metal case is a plus, and looks and feels much better than any of the plastic ones I’ve owned.I use mine for recording meetings, ideas, journal entries, and to-do items, on an ad-hoc basis. Yes, I could use the voice recorder on my mobile phone to do this, but this device makes much better recordings, indexes them, and I can start recording in an instant. It’s just much more handy at this task than a phone, and of course has a vastly better range of features.The last Philips recorder I reviewed was charm, and this one is charm on top of charm. It does what it does well, and works all day on a single charge. It also doesn’t burden the user with apps and other junk. It just gets on with the job in one self-contained gadget. I found the old one hard to fault, but this one is even better.
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11.6.2015

This neat Philips DVT4000 is a super gadget for recording almost anything. Its auto-adjust capability registers many levels or voice, music etc. This is really useful in areas of variant sounds (background noise etc.) and records them with very audible tracking. It's additional capability of recording in either PCM or MP3 formats is very useful and it features dual stereo microphones which combined with a distortion reducing sensitivity is really great. You can record to the Voice Tracer 4000's internal 4GB memory, or expand its recording capabilities via its microSDHC memory expansion slot. I have not as yet tried the latter but easy to see and use.It has a 28mm integrated speaker for playback,and in addition, to a 3.5mm headphone jack.But you can also use the microphone of your choice thanks to its 3.5mm stereo microphone input. Plug-and-play operation with Windows allow transfer to computer (advertises transfer to mac and linux but as I do not have these systems, unable to verify procedures. I had no trouble downloading a recent speech and music to windows programs.I did like the colour display, but this is personal choice, enabled me to read everything quickly. It supports 8 languages according to the literature, tried two and worked fine.It comes with a li-polymer, rechargeable, battery (through a micro USB point. Internal memory is 4gb that is the equivalent allegedly 44 days of continuous recording?).All in all this is good value for money, a sleek metal cover completes the professional look. Highly recommended.
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9.6.2015

A mid- range digital voice recorder. What you get for your extra 20 quid over the basic models are a metal casing, a rechargeable battery and AutoAdjust+, an automatic EQ system that optimises the recording for different environments - I would imagine, then that this might be more suitable for use in recording lectures, etc, than the basic models.Despite the complex,1980's style design , this is actually easy to use, and the MP3 recordings can be transferred to a PC via the USB cord or a micro SD card. Recordings are clear even when recorded from across the room, and playback through the built in speaker is audible, though you're better off using headphones or linking to a separate speaker/playing the files through a PC.The software dates the recordings so they are logically archived.Whilst it's inarguable that these devices are increasingly seen as irrelevant when there are smartphone apps that do the same thing, my wife and I still use these in school, as they have two main advantages over using an app - the very long battery life means you don't have to worry about charging them up very often, and their archaic styling means nobody ever tries to steal them, two things you can't say about a smartphone. (I would imagine, in fact, that the clunky design is on purpose, to stop office workers being tempted to take them home)So, this is fine for what it is: Models above this one are for recording musicas well as speech. so this is pretty much at the top end for a voice-only recorder.
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29.5.2015

This is a very good little voice recorder: does a great job and is easy to use, once you know how. I found the quick start guide only partly helpful. Little pictograms put together by people who already know what it all means are not always crystal clear to those who do not.. Fortunately you can download the manual from the recorder's memory, so all is eventually explained.I can report that it works very well in a lecture situation. Even without my reading glasses I found it a piece of cake to turn on and off and to record, without messing it up. Two hours of lecture, plus Q&A from around the room, all recorded perfectly - clear as a bell.And the battery barely even noticed.This model has an internal battery which you can recharge via USB from your computer or laptop - and it does not take very long either. The USB cord is microscopically short though, which is a bit of a pain in the backside. But on the upside, you don't have to worry about having to mess about buying batteries for it all the time. And this battery is meant to last for 100 hours before going flat, which is pretty impressive.It has 4GB of memory, which is ample for most things, but you can also use a micro SD card should you need more capacity. Disappointing that it does not come with Dragon software, like at least one other of the Philips Voice Tracers, but aside from that it is an excellent piece of kit.
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24.5.2015

The good points:Crisp sound (I record guitar and voice.) Light, small and rechargeable. No need to buy batteries (some brands require you to plug into USB to use OR with batteries if not plugged in). Several sound options (although how much difference they make it debatable).Record quality: The MP3 quality goes up to 192 but there is a WAV option at the CD standard of 1411kbps which is impressive.Negative:I must express one problem. The on/off button (slider) is not very responsive and sometimes takes several seconds or multiple tries to get this to turn on/off. There are too many sound options and I am sure this is more of a gimmick so that Philips (like other brands)can boast the large number of features.The main draw, the AutoAdjust+ did not make a discernible difference for me so I actually turned that feature off. (I'm not saying it does not work but that I have not YET found a sound difference but this might change when testing further.)Value for money?I think it represents good value for money at the average current selling price. I notice that the dollar price is virtually the same. This makes me think it could be, and will eventually be, sold cheaper in UK.If the on/off slider button was more responsive I'd give it 5 stars.
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