Olympus W-10 Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in Digital Camera

Bought recorder 2 replace sony digital that was lost. The sony had six hours of talk time. This recorder has less than two hours in lp. I wasn't paying attention when I bought this. I have not been able 2 get the software 4 the camera 2 work after several attempts. You cannot use the camera without it. Purchasing this recorder was a mistake.

This item works fine, my only problem is that i expected the audio files 2 be easily transported out of the device & into folders in my computer, however i found you cant,(i had hoped 2 add its audio 2 videos i'd made) but if your looking 4 a dictaphone from which 2 take notes from lectuers & interviews, its perfect.oh & dont bother with the camera function.its useless.

I recently purchased the voice recorder & was a little hesitant due 2 the fact that it was a refurb. I have, so far, had no problem with the product & think it was a great purchase!

As others have said, the low quality setting yields poor results unless the sound source is close by & quite loud. That said, the high quality setting seems 2 work quite well in a variety of situations. I haven't used the camera, but I would suspect that it is poor, at best.

I was very pleased with my purchase - the price was good, the shipping well-protected, & It was in great condition. Instructions are clear 2 follow & it is very useful.

The W-10 doesn't just make it easy 2 record; it makes it easy 2 manage your audio & image files as well. With two folders devoted 2 your audio files, each capable of storing up 2 100 messages apiece, & a dedicated folder 4 image files that can hold up 2 250 pictures, organizing & locating those important files is simple. You can even move files between folders, or erase a single file or entire folder.

The W-10 doesn't just make it easy 2 record, it makes it easy 2 manage audio & image files, too. With two folders devoted 2 audio files--each capable of storing 100 messages--and a dedicated folder 4 image files that can hold 250 pictures, organizing & locating important files is simple. You can even move files between folders & erase a single file or an entire folder. Thumb-pad navigation is available with a jog dial, & the W-10's built-in 16 MB memory provides up 2 three hours of recording in long-play mode (other modes are standard & high-quality). Audio is stored as WAV files, & images are JPEGs. The recorder can be voice activated, & it even has an alarm feature, so you'll never miss an interview. Included Voice Album software lets you display pictures on a PC monitor in slide show fashion & add descriptions & narration 2 recorded images.

An LCD panel shows recording time remaining, sound quality, folder name, & other non-image-related information (though the LCD cannot be used 2 review pictures). When the recorder is hooked up 2 an external monitor, however, visual indexing lets you display an image while playing related audio. The W-10 uses a 0.3 Megapixel CMOS chip 4 visual indexing (640 x 480 resolution). The W-10 runs on two AAA batteries (not supplied) & cannot run from an AC adapter. Two batteries run about 24 hours. Supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, & XP Professional & Home editions. Your computer must be running an Intel Pentium II class 233 MHz or faster with 64 MB RAM minimum & a Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 sound board (or 100 percent compatible). Your video card & display must be 800 x 600 pixels minimum with 256 colors minimum. One available USB port is required.