🎙️ Olympus WS-100 64 MB Voice Recorder with USB Connectivity Review

USB's small file size and speed advantage more than make up for the poor sound quality compared to the mini-cassette recorder it was meant to replace. If it worked, it worked well. In less than a year it became unreliable. Luckily I was able to get my data but I am disappointed with how poorly it has held up. I had to go back to mini-cassettes.

After I was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of my friends advised me to get a tape recorder to record all my doctor visits. You know that — you can never quite remember what was said, even if you try to take notes. My doctor was so impressed that she told me she would recommend the receptionist to all of her patients. Anyway, this device is so easy to use! It connects directly to the PC and I can store all my files in the media player. The 27 hour capability is a plus. And get it - battery…

I have a medical transcription company and I bought an Olympus WS-100 for all my doctors. They love it! The dictation is very clear and easy to use. There was only one comment, which like a tape recorder they couldn't rewind and dictate over what was said. I think that goes for any digital voice recorder. After the doctor is done, the practice connects the recorder to their computer via a convenient USB connection and sends audio recordings (wav) to my computer! No more straps or running around

Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder 64 MB with USB interface The Olympus WS-100 Digital Voice Recorder with USB interface is an excellent tool for recording discussions and movements in a meeting. I start recording at the beginning of the meeting, note the start time and date, record the polls, mark the end time, and stop the recording. Later I plug the device into a USB port on my computer and transfer the recording to Windows Media Player. With Microsoft Word open, it's easy to play back…

I am a professional actor and I use this voice recorder quite strictly for rehearsals and various notes. I also used it for lectures at university. I love the USB functionality built right into this thing. The quality is quite good and picks up a lot of noise even from a relatively long distance. The beep can be annoying in quiet environments and I would have liked the cataloging feature (when connected to a computer) to be a little more user-friendly, but this unit certainly does the job and…

I can't believe the 'new' price of this recorder. I had a new one but couldn't find it so I ordered a used one from here. The price was right and the seller quickly delivered the device in new condition. After reading the manual, the operation becomes intuitive and the recorder is very easy to use. Sound quality is good given the speaker's size and it easily fits in a pocket or purse. The best thing about this voice recorder is that it only uses one AAA battery, has an on/off switch and plugs…

I bought my first WS-100 three or four years ago and the second yesterday as a replacement. I haven't regretted it for a second! I am a member of a paranormal investigation team, I use mine during audio sessions to capture the EVP. At least for what I use it for, the device has been great! The AAA battery can be swapped out in about five seconds, so there's no significant disruption when the battery dies. I looked at the WS-500 and decided against buying it because it requires an unusually…