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Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder

Price:$29.99Each
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  • Item: 756920
  • Model: 141985

The power to recall every sound.

  • Records up to 330 hours
  • Built in 512MB of internal flash memory
  • 3 recording modes: HQ, SP and LP
  • Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life
  • Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files as well as transfer files
  • Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound
  • Slow and fast playback speed variations
  • 2 AAA batteries included
Manufacturer Olympus
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Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 57 reviews)
91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact design (56), Reliable (43), High quality sound (40), Long battery life (38), Easy to use (3)
Cons:
Picks up background noise (14), Poor quality sound (4)
Best Uses:
Conversations (35), Lectures (29), Concerts (5)
Describe Yourself:
Tech savvy (21), Technically challenged (20), Gearhead (3)
Reviewed by 57 CustomersSort by:
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Gift Recipient Loves It
By SteveVerified Buyer from Worcester, MA on 11/1/2009
Pros:
Compact Design, Reliable
Best Uses:
Lectures
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

I gave this to a relative who is using it for recording college lectures. He loves it!

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eh
By EVerified Buyer from ARLINGTON VA on 10/29/2009
Pros:
Compact Design, High Quality Sound, Long Battery Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Conversations
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

Does not have an off button.

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An example of Form Follows Function.
By ConquistadorVerified Buyer from New Mexico on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Compact Design, Long Battery Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Conversations, Lectures
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

If you're familiar with GTD, this makes a great capture device while driving. The raised design lets you work the controls even in the dark.

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Hand held recorders
By SiouxsVerified Buyer from NJ on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Compact Design, High Quality Sound, Long Battery Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Conversations, Lectures
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

Very useful. The memory isn't what it used to be

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good in a pinch
By nVerified Buyer from new hampshire on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Compact Design
Cons:
Needs better instructions, Picks Up Background Noise
Best Uses:
Conversations
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

used to record conversations for legal records

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Great Perfomance for a great price!
By Steve OVerified Buyer from Quakertown, PA on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Compact Design, High Quality Sound, Long Battery Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Conversations
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus VN-5000 Digital Voice Recorder:

I use this for reminder notes. I'm a Special Education Teacher that rarely finds time to sit, so I'm on the run and can't find paper to write on half the time!

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