Larry Lindstrom
August 27th 03, 07:36 PM
Hi Experts:
I've spent this morning on Google Archives looking
for posts in audio newsgroups that contain the words
"handheld" and "usb". Lots of posts, but I still have
some questions.
My friend and business associate has decided that
we each need a handheld audio recording device. His
requirements are a USB port and an ability to record
from telephone. The price target is $200.00 for each
unit. Our conversation was cut short but I'm assuming
that he also wants to be able to set the unit on a
desk to record face to face meetings, and in his car
to dictate notes.
He is a Windows user, so that platform must be
supported.
He mentioned "Panasonic" a couple of times, so I
want to make sure I understand what they offer, but I
don't want to limit my search to them.
MiniDisk, DAT tape, solid state? I would consider
these or any other storage media. I'm not knowledgeable
enough to have a preference.
I'm not paying for this, so my wish list should not
compromise the requirements stated above:
Reasonable sound quality for use as a portable
MP3 player.
Rechargeable batteries, ability to take power
from car or wall.
My browse through Google indicates that some
of these devices comply with a standard mass
storage interface. An ability to work with
non-Microsoft platforms, as mass storage and/or
as an MP3 player, would be a nice feature.
I've looked at the Archos Ondio, it looks like it
has the features we need, but there is no mention of
a telephone recording ability. I don't know if this
is a feature of the recorder, or just a particular
type of microphone that will work with any recorder
that has a microphone input.
I'd appreciate suggestions on what products meet
my friend's requirements, and what products, if any,
fulfill my wish list.
Thanks
Larry
I've spent this morning on Google Archives looking
for posts in audio newsgroups that contain the words
"handheld" and "usb". Lots of posts, but I still have
some questions.
My friend and business associate has decided that
we each need a handheld audio recording device. His
requirements are a USB port and an ability to record
from telephone. The price target is $200.00 for each
unit. Our conversation was cut short but I'm assuming
that he also wants to be able to set the unit on a
desk to record face to face meetings, and in his car
to dictate notes.
He is a Windows user, so that platform must be
supported.
He mentioned "Panasonic" a couple of times, so I
want to make sure I understand what they offer, but I
don't want to limit my search to them.
MiniDisk, DAT tape, solid state? I would consider
these or any other storage media. I'm not knowledgeable
enough to have a preference.
I'm not paying for this, so my wish list should not
compromise the requirements stated above:
Reasonable sound quality for use as a portable
MP3 player.
Rechargeable batteries, ability to take power
from car or wall.
My browse through Google indicates that some
of these devices comply with a standard mass
storage interface. An ability to work with
non-Microsoft platforms, as mass storage and/or
as an MP3 player, would be a nice feature.
I've looked at the Archos Ondio, it looks like it
has the features we need, but there is no mention of
a telephone recording ability. I don't know if this
is a feature of the recorder, or just a particular
type of microphone that will work with any recorder
that has a microphone input.
I'd appreciate suggestions on what products meet
my friend's requirements, and what products, if any,
fulfill my wish list.
Thanks
Larry