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Summary: Inexpensive dictation on standard cassettes
Review: First, a few points of clarification that weren't available online when I ordered this recorder:1. "Mini" refers to the size of the appliance itself, not to the cassettes it accepts. This recorder uses standard audio cassettes. 2. The unit runs on 2 AA batteries, which (as you might expect) are not included in the package, but which you can also order from Amazon.com if you like. 3. The package does not include headphones, but the unit does have a built-in speaker that works passably if you're listening in a low-noise environment. As for evaluation: if you're looking for a way to make high-quality recordings, you're going to have to spend more than $20 on your equipment. This unit will provide adequately discernable dictation--especially when listening through headphones--but isn't great for recording music or filtering background noise. "Plus-es" include a variable-speed playback option that allows you to review a recording at faster-than-normal speeds (handy if you're listening to get the "gist" of a lecture, or trying to locate a particular point), and a "hi-lo" microphone switch, which according to the documentation switches between long-range (e.g. lecture) and short-range (e.g. dictation) recording; even through headphones, though, I found that this switch makes very little difference in recordings. One complaint is that the placement of the control buttons (play, record, rewind, fast forward, stop) is a little awkward for my fingers. This is probably a symptom of the "mini" size, although I've used other units that weren't quite as challenging. All in all, I'd recommend this unit as a good buy for customers looking for good-quality dication on standard audio cassettes. Just don't expect any miracles from this unit.
Rating:
Summary: Inexpensive dictation on standard cassettes
Review: First, a few points of clarification that weren't available online when I ordered this recorder: 1. "Mini" refers to the size of the appliance itself, not to the cassettes it accepts. This recorder uses standard audio cassettes. 2. The unit runs on 2 AA batteries, which (as you might expect) are not included in the package, but which you can also order from Amazon.com if you like. 3. The package does not include headphones, but the unit does have a built-in speaker that works passably if you're listening in a low-noise environment. As for evaluation: if you're looking for a way to make high-quality recordings, you're going to have to spend more than $20 on your equipment. This unit will provide adequately discernable dictation--especially when listening through headphones--but isn't great for recording music or filtering background noise. "Plus-es" include a variable-speed playback option that allows you to review a recording at faster-than-normal speeds (handy if you're listening to get the "gist" of a lecture, or trying to locate a particular point), and a "hi-lo" microphone switch, which according to the documentation switches between long-range (e.g. lecture) and short-range (e.g. dictation) recording; even through headphones, though, I found that this switch makes very little difference in recordings. One complaint is that the placement of the control buttons (play, record, rewind, fast forward, stop) is a little awkward for my fingers. This is probably a symptom of the "mini" size, although I've used other units that weren't quite as challenging. All in all, I'd recommend this unit as a good buy for customers looking for good-quality dication on standard audio cassettes. Just don't expect any miracles from this unit.
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Summary: GE 35365 Voice-Activated Handheld Mini Cassette Recorder
Review: Great choice if you want the quailty of a full size audio cassette, but want to be able to tuck it into a music bag or backpack. My daughter uses this recorder to tape voice exercises as well as lectures. Great quality for the price. Cannot go wrong with this one!
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Summary: GE 35365 Voice-Activated Handheld Mini Cassette Recorder
Review: Great choice if you want the quailty of a full size audio cassette, but want to be able to tuck it into a music bag or backpack. My daughter uses this recorder to tape voice exercises as well as lectures. Great quality for the price. Cannot go wrong with this one!
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Summary: short distance only
Review: I bought this recorder in January of 2000 and i really like it. I was a great price and it works great for all my needs. I am a college student and whenever there is a class i just record it and listen to it. The little gadget picks up all the information i need. This is a great recorder for anyone who needs one. A great price, too!
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Summary: great deal
Review: I bought this recorder in January of 2000 and i really like it. I was a great price and it works great for all my needs. I am a college student and whenever there is a class i just record it and listen to it. The little gadget picks up all the information i need. This is a great recorder for anyone who needs one. A great price, too!
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Summary: [bad] sound ...
Review: I'm a student journalist who tends to rely on tape recorders for interviews, preferring them for accuracy's sake. I bought this one about a year ago, and it's given me nothing but trouble ever since. Playback is atrocious, especially in really quiet settings, where all it seems to pick up is the horrible white noise of nothingness ...
Rating: 
Summary: An average product
Review: It's inexpesive but the overall features are good. It's playback features are O.k given the fact that the micropone does not catch the sounds around you very well. I would not recommend it for lectures, business meetings etc, but it's just the product for you when you just want to get your thoughts on tape or make notes.
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Summary: GE 35365 Voice-Activated Handheld Mini Cassette Recorder.
Review: the product is good, but if it was smaller and lighter, i would have gone for it.
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Summary: Perfect hand held recorder
Review: This recorder is the ideal companion for us in the paperless society. It fits perfectly inyour hand and once you become attached to it you'll be operating it without have to look to see what button to press for a particular function. Great price, too!
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