Available Apr. 2004 Features up to 8 hours (480 minutes) of recording time in LP mode. 4 folders (3 file folders plus a schedule folder). Thumb-pad navigation makes it easy to access various features. 3 recording modes (HQ LP and SP). 20 programmable verbal alarms. LCD display shows date time battery life and more. Voice Activation. Timer recording lets you set the start and end times for a recording so it can be captured automatically. Earphone and Microphone Jacks for versatility. Two AAA batteries provide up to 25 hours of continuous operation. Metal clip for hands-free recording. Recording Media: Built-in 64MB Flash Memory. Battery Life: Approx. 25 hours (using alkaline dry cell battery). Size: 3.9L x 1.54W x 0.85D. Weight: 2.4 oz (68g) including battery
1 I Use OLYMPUS To Record My Keynote Presentations...
I pick up my VN-480PC by OLYMPUS and I begin to record. It's just that simple.
WHAT I REALLY LIKE ABOUT IT: Great Benefits!
The record quality at HQ is far more superior then what I had.
I can download it to my PC, send it via email or upload it to my website.
The Display screen is bigger, clear and easy to read.
The construct of the recorder is sturdy with a strong plexi-glass overlay on the front to offer good protection for the screen.
The batteries are locked in tight and don't move around like my old RS digital recorder. Moving batteries can blow your recording especially when you're trying to record a motivational presentation and that really smarts.
One more great thing I like about the VN-480PC is the fact that it won't allow you to erase so easily. After you press the erase button you actually have to press YES or No to erase and you even use separate buttons to do so (YESSSssss). You might think this is more cumbersome but I'll explain why this is a great feature to have below.
Why is this important...I'll give you two reasons
1. My other digital recorder did not have a separate button for erase and I think having a separate button makes it easier for you to avoid erasing on accident.
2. Because pressing one button by accident is so unforgiving. As a result of only having one button on my old digital recorder to press (I'd press it for one second to erase my current recording or I'd press it for 3 seconds to erase a whole folder worth of recordings). Well you guessed it I erased a whole 89 separate recordings of songs it took me 6 months to record because I pressed it too long.
With my new OLYMPUS VN-480PC this just can't happen. Now this erase mode allows me to walk away with peace of mind I could not ever develop with my old digital recorder. I like my VN-480PC and if you get one I hope you like yours too.
WHY DIDN'T I GIVE IT 5 STARS...One reason I did not give it 5 stars is because although the record quality on High is great (and I really mean that) the record quality on low has much to be desired. So I recommend you either record High or Medium unless you want a sound quality like old radio.
