Sony ICD-MX20DR9 32MB Flash-Based Digital Voice Recorder
- Includes Recorder Edition of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Software
- Stereo and Directional Mic Functions
- 4 Recording Modes: ST/STLP/SP/LP
- High Speed USB PC Connectivity
- 32MB Flash Memory and Memory Stick PRO Duo Slot
Product Description
Hybrid Storage: 32MB Flash/Memory Stick PRO Duo¿ Media Slot records dictation on built-in Flash Memory or compact, high capacity Memory Stick® media, and allows recorded cards for easy distributed for processing; different Memory Sticks in capacities ranging from 32MB to 512MB can be inserted into the unit for different applications.Amazon.com Product Description
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This recorder is highly sensitive to pick up all participants’ contribution at meetings.
I highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by Withold F. Moigis — October 20, 2009 @ 1:01 am
I hate this device for many reasons. You need to be a computer genius to make this work at all. It takes more time to figure it out than it is worth. I have been trying to use it along with the dragon program for months now and I give up. The recorder has one tiny, tiny button in the middle that does everything or if you aren’t good with it it does nothing you ask it to do. I can not even find out how to turn it off so I have to take the batteries out each time and then re-insert them. I would throw it out the window but am afraid I might hit someone and get sued. The direction sheet is unreaable and measures 3 ft. by 3 ft. as you unfold it and try to use it. I am going to use my daughters cheap one and maybe actually get something accomplished. So upset. I spent over 250.00 and wasted untold hours of my research time.
Rating: 1 / 5
Comment by Karen — October 20, 2009 @ 2:17 am
I have used several digital recorders over the last few years. This is by far one of the best in its price range. Sound is excellent, however the software that comes with it may or may not be compatablie with Vista or Windows 7. The door that opens to remove the card, get loose after a lot of use, and there is a tendecy to drain batteries quickly, but for high quality sound recording in a small package, well worth the money.
Rating: 4 / 5
Comment by M. R. Grigsby — October 20, 2009 @ 3:39 am
I want to add my experience with some issues that have been mentioned, in hopes it will be useful to other potential buyers. 1. I had trouble with the control button at first. But I paid attention to how I pushed it, and the result I got, and learned pretty quickly how to use it for consistent results. 2. The directions are understandable, and similar, if not superior, to what you get with other electronic products. It is a big sheet of paper, but after all, there are many features to be covered. 3. The Dragon issue – I am writing this in August 2009, the current version of Dragon is 10, and the version that comes with this product is 9. That is why the model number ends in DR9. It took me awhile to figure that out. No matter how great Amazon is about offering a replacement, and they are, realize that this model comes with Dragon 9.
Rating: 4 / 5
Comment by Ellie Mae — October 20, 2009 @ 5:35 am
I have many of the frustrations that some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I have been a fan of Sony products for many years, but this particular product is a frustration to me. I also bought it to go with the Dragon Systems speech recognition software that it came bundle with. The joy stick is a nightmare, for me at least. I have trouble getting it to do what I want it to do. The right, left, up down is fairly easy, but in trying to push the button down the machine usually responds with an “up” execution. I find it overly sensitive. The push to execute feature of the joy stick, when I get it right, usually takes two or three pushes to actually perform the intended operation.
I tried to upgrade using the coupon for the full version of Dragon, but they would not accept the code, and asked full payment instead. Phooey!
Finally, I switched to an Intel based Mac two and a half years ago when I changed companies. My biggest hesitation in doing so was that I would have to give up being able to dictate to text unless I ran Windows. When I left my previous company I had to leave the Dragon Software behind. So I bought Parallels, installed it. Bought the recorder and software and installed it too. I have more crashes on the Parallels virtual machine than I thought could be possible. What a nightmare. If anyone has any suggestions for me I am all ears, otherwise this recorder will end up getting tossed into Lake Washington the next time I go across the floating bridge. Hmmm. Why did I give it two stars? Must be nostalgia and benefit of doubt from all my other many good Sony experiences.
Rating: 2 / 5
Comment by Mc Raftery — October 20, 2009 @ 6:29 am