GE 35027 AC/DC Cassette Recorder

by GE

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J05X
• Item model number: 35027
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,434 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Do you have a great idea you don't want to forget? Or do you simply want to "jot" down some audio notes for an upcoming project? Then look no further than the GE 35027 AC/DC Cassette Recorder. This recorder features a compact, slim design and is a perfect choice for your electronic notebook. The 35027 features quick push-button operation for both recording and playback. The six-button design features record, play, rewind, fast-forward, stop/eject, and pause functions. The device is built with an automatic, end-of-tape shutoff feature and a digital tape counter. The built-in microphone helps assure optimum recording quality and battery operation (four C batteries) means convenient taping even when you're away from home or office.

What's in the Box
35027 cassette recorder and AC converter.

Product Description

For over a century, what has remained constant is GE's dedication to change and progress. And it's what will keep the company growing over the next 100 years. From jet engines to power generation, from financial services to plastics, from television to medical imaging, GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning good ideas into products and services that make the world a better place.GE 35027 is an AC/DC shoebox cassette recorder. It features an Automatic Level Control (ALC) during recording, and is provided with a built-in condenser microphone, a sliding carry handle, a digital tape counter, and more.

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's really 2/3 shoe box size, November 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 35027 AC/DC Cassette Recorder (Electronics)

Here's some additional info on this recorder that may help you make your decision. It's really about 2/3 the size of other shoe box recorders. The GE website lists its dimensions as 4.7"W x 1.5"H x 7.38"D, which is about 3" shorter in depth than others. The buttons seemed smaller than full sized models too. The recorder doesn't accept AC power directly. Instead, it comes with an AC adapter, the type where the transformer attaches directly to the wall and a thin wire goes from the transformer to the recorder. It also accepts 4 "C" batteries. The recorder contains jacks for mic and earphone too.

I've seen the GE recorder, but I've not actually used one. Giving it the benefit of the doubt, I rated it 4 stars, but I personally opted for the Panasonic RQ-2102 shoe box recorder instead. I chose the Panasonic because I always use AC power, not batteries, and I've had problems with AC adapters in the past (the thin wire goes bad or the power connector doesn't fit snugly in the recorder or the transformer blocks the whole outlet). The Panasonic accepts AC directly via the supplied AC cord. I was also concerned about the button size on the GE given that I don't have small hands.

The smaller size of the GE is probably very beneficial to people who prefer the shoe box style but have limited space requirements. It also seems targeted for people who prefer batteries over AC.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tough to beat for $..., August 13, 2003

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Smaug "Jeremy" (Round Lake Beach, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE 35027 AC/DC Cassette Recorder (Electronics)

My brother has one of these, which I'm using now. It gets the job done with no frills. I can't speak about the internal mic, as he bought an external one from Radio Shack also. It is true that this is smaller than other shoebox recorders. It runs from DC power only, which explains the plug-in transformer which must be used. Personally, I'd rather have a regular AC cord in with the power supply built into the recorder. That design doesn't hog so much room on power strips. If you're buying the shoebox style, you're probably not all that concerned with the size. What you want in the shoebox style is a desktop-friendly design, right? Well to me this isn't it. For one thing, when pressing the buttons, you have to hold the rear end of the recorder down since the buttons are so stiff. Anyway, the thing doesn't reek of quality, but for $..., it's not bad at all.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic recorder, July 3, 2003

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B. Pouliot (Whitinsville, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 35027 AC/DC Cassette Recorder (Electronics)

I bought this tape recorder for use as a study aid, and it has performed very well for this purpose. I like the fact that it uses full size cassette tapes, as they are readily available, and can be played back on any standard player. I have made several tapes, and have played them back in different decks with good results. The only thing I would recommend is the addition of an external microphone, as the internal mic seems to be too sensitive. It actually picks up noise from the tape drive mechanism. If this unit cost a lot of money, this would be a serious flaw, but for just over twenty bucks it didn't seem like a big deal to me. I picked up a decent mic at Radio Shack for around ten dollars, and recording quality is now flawless.