SANYO ICR-FP550E Digital MP3 Voice Recorder with eneloop batteries and USB battery charger

by Sanyo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 1.8 x 3.9 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00295RBUG
• Item model number: ICR-FP550E
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,209 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

The Sanyo ICR-FP550e digital voice recorder is an excellent choice for high school and college students and music enthusiasts; providing quality audio recording in a compact design. For school, or for play, it combines important functionality in an easy-to-carry, user-friendly design. It offers MP3 audio recording and the ability to transfer MP3 and WMA song files from PC and play them “on the go”.MP3 Recording Format Up to 280 Hours of Recording. Rechargeable eneloop Batteries and USB Charger. Built-in Microphone and External Microphone. Input Playback Speed Control.Voice Activated System (VAS) Technology .Easy File Management

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recorder!, March 20, 2010

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This review is from: SANYO ICR-FP550E Digital MP3 Voice Recorder with eneloop batteries and USB battery charger (Office Product)

I am training to be a neuropsychologist, and am often asked by supervisors to record my sessions with clients. This is my main use for a digital voice recorder.

I had an Olympus digital voice recorder that gave me nothing but frustration. The sound quality was okay, but not great. It did not communicate with my PC as it should have, and after one particularly frustrating episode with the Olympus and PC, I decided to purchase a new voice recorder. The Sanyo has far exceeded my expectations. It talks to my PC like an old friend - very easy and intuitive, exactly what I wanted in my new recorder.

What I did not expect was the great sound quality that I have with this recorder. Even with background noise, the session material is very, very clear. The ease of use and sound quality have far exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with this product.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, quality sound, Mac and PC compatible, March 6, 2010

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L. A. Cosbey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SANYO ICR-FP550E Digital MP3 Voice Recorder with eneloop batteries and USB battery charger (Office Product)

Because the Sanyo uses MP3 files, I simply plug this in the USB port of my Vaio or my Mac and transfer the files from DVR to wherever I want them (my music).
The buttons are intuitive and easy to use. I did hit the erase button once, but you have to hit it and hold it again for the files to erase.
On lowest quality the sound was good enough, but I'm currently recording class room lectures and yoga classes on medium quality.
Good luck on your search.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the extra money in batteries alone!!, November 22, 2009

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Genevieve Doremus (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SANYO ICR-FP550E Digital MP3 Voice Recorder with eneloop batteries and USB battery charger (Office Product)

This is one of the better voice recorders out there. Quality is great and the money you will save not having to buy batteries every week more than pays for this item in the first semester of college or whatever you will be using it for.