Olympus S71 BLUE Microcassette Voice Recorder

Description: The Olympus S71 Blue Microcassette Voice Recorder is a mini tape recorder. This hands free voice activated recorder includes a cassette and batteries. There is also a built in front speaker, mic and an earphone jack.

Review: This recorder is perfect for the student in your home. It is very compact so it easy for them to carry in a book bag or even their pocket. Your student can carry this to class and be able to record the lecture for the day. Once the day is done and it’s homework time, the days lecture is right there for their convenience and they don’t miss a single word.

It is very easy to use. The buttons are large enough to make working them a snap. It is accurate because it records and plays clearly. There is no static noise to interfere with what is being recorded. Also the voice control allows for sensitive sound pickup. So if a teacher speaks a little low, this recorder won’t miss it.

The dual tape speeds are also great. With this feature you can take your 30 minute cassette put the recorder on ½ speed and be able to record a whole hour worth of material.

The color is navy blue so it doesn’t clash with anything, which will make your daughter happy nor is it an embarrassing color for your male student.

Criticism: There are a couple of set backs to this recorder though. It doesn’t have a standard size port for the headphones. You will need an adaptor to use regular earphones. It also does not hook into your computer. There is no tape counter and when you rewind the cassette the recorder will not tell you when it is fully rewound. If you are like me you’ll forget and then wonder why it’s been setting there so long and not doing anything.