Enhanced Panasonic RN-505 Rechargeable Micro Cassette Recorder with Voice Activation System Review

Photo shows a wall adapter to 'charge' the recorder although it is not actually supplied. You can use any rechargeable AA batteries, but the charger is not included. This is a misunderstanding, but the product arrived on time.

Just received RN-505 from Revain 4 days later (great service). The cassette mic is well built, and the nickel-cadmium batteries and AC adapter are good accessories. The device fits my palm very well for its size. Easily accessible controls but difficult to read as EVERYTHING including the letters is painted silver. And that's if I rate it a three (3). The silver lacquered plastic case gives this excellent recorder an ECONOMIC look. It's like a $20 microcassette. But in this case, appearances…

This recorder is very small and very delicate. Having no experience with new recorders, this came as a surprise. The image does not match its thumbnail size. It measures 7/8" wide, 2-5/8" wide (including the top of the knobs) and 4-5/8" tall. This will easily fit in a shirt pocket with plenty of room for extra pens. Appearance This recorder It is made out of plastic and not metal as the silver color would suggest.With prolonged use the silver color may wear off but I haven't had mine long…