Olympus WS-310M 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player

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LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!

Powerful little thing

Quite pleased

Great recorder, just read the book

Great little device!

Olympus WS-310M 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player

Manufacturer: Olympus
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Digital Voice Recorders | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Digital Voice Recorders | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

Compact, high-quality digital voice recorder with 512 MB internal flash memory

Records up to 138 hours of WMA audio; built-in music player stores up to 130 WMA or MP3 files

USB Direct design plugs directly into PC or Mac's USB port; 4 recording modes (HQ, LP, SP, and HQ Stereo)

5 separate file folders with 199 files each; voice activation mode enables hands-free recording

Runs for roughly 15 hours on 1 AAA battery; 1.5 x 3.73 x 0.43 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000BJ0R4E

Product Description

This pocket sized sleek champagne gold recorder with 512MB internal memory supplies over 138 hours of recording time and can store up to 240 music tracks. The WS-310M can be plugged directly into a PC's USB port - without a USB cable - for quick and convenient downloading of voice files, music files, office documents and images allowing easy transportation of your data.

Amazon.com Product Description

The WS-310M features five separate file folders capable of holding 199 files each, so you can organize nearly 1,000 files by subject, theme, or other categories. Users also have the choice of four recording modes: HQ, which minimizes background noise and is great for recording people with low speaking voices; LP and SP modes that offer extended recording times; and the unique Stereo HQ mode, which makes two-channel recordings. And thanks to the voice activation option, users don't need to press a single button to start recording. The WS-310M will instead record as soon as the built-in microphone picks up sound.

Perhaps the most convenient feature, however, is the built-in USB connector. To attach the WS-310M to a PC or Mac, all you need to do is remove one end of the recorder's body, which reveals a male USB plug. This USB Direct design eliminates the need for a USB cable (the male plug connects directly to your computer), making the device even more portable. Once connected, you can download music files, images, or documents, in effect turning the recorder into a small hard drive, or you can transfer voice recordings to your computer for storage or multimedia use.

The unit also offers built-in WOW sound enhancement to produce rich, three-dimensional audio with a nice bass component. Additional audio improvements include a user-selectable equalizer that lets you tailor the sound to your taste or environment, along with Olympus's innovative noise-canceling technology, which makes the audio even clearer by removing unwanted hiss and background noise. You can even adjust the built-in stereo microphone's recording level to meet your needs.

Every bit as important are the playback functions, which include fast (50 percent) and slow (25 percent) playback, random play, and repeat play. And should you need to identify and quickly retrieve important sound bites, all you need to do is insert an index mark and refer to it later. Additional features include a locking function, which keeps important data from being erased; an easy-to-read, backlit, full-dot LCD; and a pair of stereo headphones.

What's in the Box
WS-310M digital voice recorder, stereo earphone, one AAA battery, USB cable, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!.......2007-07-31

This little gizmo is absolutely great! It does all the things I wanted it to & more. I use it for recording choral rehearsals, then downloading to my computer, & sending off files to other members of the chorus through email, or burning CDs. GREAT TOOL!!!!

Powerful little thing.......2007-05-21

I was a first a little hesitant about buying thus recorder since it recorded in WMA format. I personally don't like that format since I work with audio a lot (I like wav or mp3). But I couldn't find anything else that would record a long period of time that wasn't VERY expensive. So I just went with this. It worked great for what I have used it for:

College classes
Kidnapping a friend and taking him to his birthday party
A political conversation among friends.
Self-dictation
Band concert (tweeked in audio program and came out nicely)

It has two microphone sensitivities ( Dictation [low] and Conference[high]).
I have normally use it on the HQ stereo setting and I have been quite pleased with the stereo recording. For the more technological people - I have imported the files into a audio editing program and the wave images do appear in stereo. It also has a microphone jack that I have yet to try, but I know that Olympus sells a lapel microphone for it, but I am also going to try on of mine as well.

Durability: 4/5 - held up well unless I dropped it, then the USB cover came off
Ease of Use: 4/5 - Menu screens are fairly easy to navigate and the USM is "plug & play" it acts as an external hard drive.
Battery Life: 4/5
Sound Quality: 4/5
Portability: 5/5 Very lite.

Overall: 4/5

Also I didn't use the music player side of it...that's what my iPod is for.

Quite pleased.......2007-05-13

I think everything about this recorder is great . . . with one exception, the bulge in the back from the battery. I just hate it. The recorder is, well could be, remarkably thin, but that battery makes it me crazy. With all the battery types available today, why would Olympus choose the AAA size. I guess I'm being too picky about something so insignificant, but it just bothers me. There are many good qualities about this product. I especially like its USB connection. Regarding the size, I find it more than adequate for voice recording. I seem to have loads of space. I suppose if I was using it for music I would want more space. But for my needs, I am quite satisfied with this product.

Great recorder, just read the book.......2007-05-05

I am an auctioneer and purchased the WS-310M and ME-15 Mic to record the entire auction, from beginning to end. After reading the book, familiarizing myself with the product, it worked flawlessly the first time I used it. During my break, I pushed "Rec" again which pauses the recording, and after the break pushed "Rec" again. The recording continued without making a separate file. It did a fantastic job of not only recording myself, but you could hear people asking questions, etc. from the back of the yard. Copying the files to my laptop was quick and painless. I strongly recommend this product.

Great little device!.......2007-04-30

This unit has superb sound quality (for a pocket recorder using the built-in mic) on its highest setting, and it's more than adequate for normal note-taking even on its lowest setting. It only offers stereo recording on its highest quality setting, which might be an issue for some people, but not for me.

I love the tiny size (my previous device was almost the size of a brick by comparison), in fact I'd say it was almost too tiny for its own good: I've had to go digging around in my camera bag for it more than once. I guess this is my problem more than a design flaw, though -- I'll figure out the best place and way to stash it and all will be good.

Having a USB plug right there on the device itself is great, and it even comes with a short USB extension, just in case your computer's ports are too crowded to plug it straight in.

The built-in speaker is a bit wimpy, but I tend to use earbuds to review, and a PC to edit, so it's far from the end of the world.

The closest thing I have to a complaint is that the controls can be a bit fiddly until you get used to them, and likewise the menu layout. Again, this is probably more to do with what I'm used to than any kind of actual product flaw, so no points off.

Olympus WS-310M 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder + Accessory Kit

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Olympus WS-310M 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder + Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Olympus
ProductGroup: CE

Olympus WS-310M 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player
Olympus ME-15 Tie Clip Microphone
Olympus TP-7 Digital Headset
4 AAA Rechargeable Batteries w/ Compact Battery Charger

ASIN: B000VM6TXO

Product Description

Slim, attractive, and highly functional, the Olympus WS-310M digital voice recorder packs 512 MB of internal flash memory into its lightweight housing, letting you record up to 138 hours of high-quality audio in WMA format. It's ideal for recording notes or long lectures, interviewing sources for an upcoming story, or capturing spur-of-the-moment song ideas before they disappear into the air. As an added bonus, the WS-310M can store up to 130 WMA or MP3 songs for high-quality stereo playback, letting you listen to your favorite tunes between (or during) classes or while waiting in line at the DMV. All this in a tiny body that measures 1.5 inches wide by 3.73 inches tall--roughly the size of a pack of gum. The WS-310M features five separate file folders capable of holding 199 files each, so you can organize nearly 1,000 files by subject, theme, or other categories. Users also have the choice of four recording modes: HQ, which minimizes background noise and is great for recording people with low speaking voices; LP and SP modes that offer extended recording times; and the unique Stereo HQ mode, which makes two-channel recordings. And thanks to the voice activation option, users don't need to press a single button to start recording. The WS-310M will instead record as soon as the built-in microphone picks up sound. +PLUS+ ACCESSORY KIT: - Olympus ME-15 Tie Clip Microphone - Olympus TP-7 Digital Headset - 4 High Capacity AAA Rechargeable Batteries - Compact AAA Battery Charger

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Scanport offers one of the most comprehensive product line solutions in the high tech video display and imaging industry. The company's specialty is providing its customers with high quality video display technologies and imaging solutions for today's applications and tomorrow's future technology.

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SimpleTech STT-P320HD/10 10GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive for Toshiba P320 Series

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Internal Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Notebook
Product Features:

10 GB storage capacity

4,200 RPM

ATA-5 interface

2 MB buffer

Compatible with Windows operating system

ASIN: B00006HPCH

Product Description

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Customer Reviews:

Nice CF Card.......2004-09-04

Amazon gave me this card along with my new digital camera order,and I have had it for a month or so. I have not had any problems with it, it was fairly cheap, and the speed seems to be okay. I reccomend it for anything except recording full 640x480 video at 30 FPS, because since this isn't a high speed card, when I tried to record at that quality and resolution, I only got about 15 or 20 seconds of movie recording time before the card got too slow. Other than that, I like this card and reccomend it

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SimpleTech is a leading worldwide manufacturer of SDRAM memory products, offering upgrades for the latest NEC systems. Adding more SDRAM will improve the performance of your NEC system to open more applications simultaneously and run them quickly. System specific designing and testing means your SimpleTech SDRAM will have 100% compatibility.This memory is designed for NEC Ready 9887; Ready 9888; Ready 9889; Ready 9890; Ready 9895; Ready 9905; Ready 9910; Ready 9930; Ready 9935; Ready 9940; Ready 9944; Ready 9945; Ready 9946; Ready 9948; Ready 9950; Ready 9951; Ready A1000; Ready GT100; Ready GT200.

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Not good for linux

range is about 11.55 feet

HORRENDOUS RECEPTION

ATTN: Crap for Sell !

Flaky connection when used with XP

SMC Networks SMC2802W EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps)

Manufacturer: SMC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Notebook Cards | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Data rates up to 54Mbps

Operating range up to 1155 feet

Handles streaming video, multimedia and other bandwidth intensive applications with ease

Included EZ Installation Wizard enables quick, easy setup

Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) & Infrastructure network configuration options

ASIN: B00008V9EU

Product Description

The SMC2802W EZ Connect g 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Card puts you and your desktop or tower computer at the cutting edge of wireless communication. Designed for business and home use, this PCI adapter supplies the speed, coverage and security wireless pioneers expect and need. Based on the IEEE 802.11g draft standard this PCI card is 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b standard, and 100% compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. Supports both 64/128-bit WEP encryption and emerging Wi-Fi protected Access ( WPA ) Also supports 802.1x for user authentication Built-in utility scans all available Wireless Access Points on the network Free 24/7 technical support OS Compatibility - Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP

Customer Reviews:

Not good for linux.......2007-07-20

This card works ok in Windows, but the linux drivers are not mature. Don't buy it if you're interested in running linux.

range is about 11.55 feet.......2006-09-06

not the 1155 feet they claim. You practically have to be in the same room as the access point. pretty bad

HORRENDOUS RECEPTION.......2005-01-12

Installation was easy: plug the card and use the CD to insert its drivers.

The reception, however, totally sucks. It's very inconsistent; one moment XP tells me the signal is "very good" and the next momemt it's "very low." The router is no more than 25 ft a way (granted, through a wall and many objects). Still, I have another comp. that's at least 30 ft away (with many obstructions) and the signal it gets is "very good" most of the time (Linksys wmp11).

DO NOT buy this card!

ATTN: Crap for Sell !.......2003-11-30

SMC makes the sorriest cards I've ever used. I bought a wireless card for my PC and one for my laptop. They worked fine at first, but after months of heavy use both of the cards stop working. I'll never buy a SMC product again.

Flaky connection when used with XP.......2003-11-20

I purchased this card and an SCM router as a package. I got home installed the router and all was great. I then installed the PCI card into my wife's computer running XP SP2. I used the default drivers that came on the driver disk. The card worked pretty well, but it kept loosing the connection to the router. The router is on the 2nd floor about 30 feet away, if you go through the floor. One evening I downloaded the drivers to update the card from SMC's web site. I ran the install util and updated the drivers. After that XP networking died. I could ping devices, but I could not connect to them. I was not able to surf the web, check email or anything related to the internet. My other computer could connect and surf just fine so I know it was not the router having problems. To make along story short I had to use XP restore to get the machine back. After several emails with SMC tech support they informed me that they SMC utility that you use to configure the card is not totally compatible with XP. I was told to use the built in XP wireless config util. I did this and it did work but the problem with the wireless card dropping out continued. It got to the point so being so bad that I went back to using a hardwired cable running from up stairs to down stairs. At this point I am going to pull the card out and sell it. I have check SMC's website hoping for an update, but as of today no other updates have been posted.

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Royce 5 Piece Drum Kit

Manufacturer: Westheimer Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Royce 5pc Drum (black)
ROYCE

ASIN: B000FD9JCM

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Manufacturer: Westheimer Corp.
ProductGroup: CE

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