Customer Reviews

Memorex MB002 Digital Voice Recorder

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I wanted a basic memo voice recorder to give as a gift. This was the cheapest one I could find that had a decent amount of features. But, it somewhat shows how cheap it is...

The size of this recorder (according to the specs) appears to be about the same as other competing units, but it is actually a little bigger than it should be. If it was about an inch shorter, it would fit better in your hand. The recording quality is a little scratchy, but my main complaint is that it doesn't play loud enough to hear it without turning up the volume so much that its audio quality is very scratchy.

Another problem is it makes clicking sounds through the speaker when buttons are pressed or options are changed. I would only recommend this recorder for very limited voice memo activities and when you are looking for a cheaper device.

I had bought this unit somewhere else, and the next day it went right back. VOX did not work as described, and the sound quality was worse than the worst worn-out micro tape unit I have ever had the displeasure to listen to. In the electronics world, the word "digital" implies pristine, crisp sound, yet this unit not only plays back as if you spoke through a folded towel, it also swallows entire syllables. Makes me shy away from other Memorex products. I'm amazed they even put such a stinker on the market.

As a writer, I recently decided to purchase a voice recorder, and decided on the Memorex beacause of it's low price. The recorder is rather large, it's much to big to fit in your hand. The messages you recorded are very hard to hear, and the controls seem simple but are actually very complex. This recorder is not worth it, spend the money on a nicer model(it makes a big difference), or stick to the old pad and pencil.

This little recorder is exactly what I wanted as a memory boost. Thanks to other Amazon reviews I knew just what to expect before I made the purchase. It's true that the sound is fuzzy, so I hold it close when recording. I couldn't make the voice activation kick in either, but I probably wouldn't have used that feature anyway. For the money, it is perfect for me. I use it every day and no longer have to search for notes I write to myself. I am a very happy customer.

FYI:

- this recorder holds 16 minutes/99 messages as stated in the Amazon.com Editorial Review, NOT 32/198 as currently (10/11/00) listed in the Features

- in order to get the VOX feature to work, you have to press the RECORD/STOP button to get it started after following the instructions in the book (it will then record for 5 seconds and then stop until you speak into it and so on until you press RECORD/STOP again - keeping it all in a single message)

The price was right. It performs well with one hand and yes it is a little scratchy sounding at full volume, but I put it up to my ear anyway so that others around me can't hear. I just hope it lasts for at least 1 year. That was the lifespan of my last (radioshack brand) voice recorder. By the way, the size is about right. It's not so small that it gets lost in your pocket yet not so large that it won't fit along with your keys and a pack of gum.

I am using this recorder and I find it very convenient tool for recording contact information while talking to people. Its size and weight makes it a very handy and attractive gadget.

Okay this is a "value" priced digital recorder. It does largely perform as advertised. The problem is that if you really need a digital recorder, than you will need a better model than this. Otherwise you will find you use this a few times and than it sits in a drawer. Save your bucks and buy something you really need.

This is a pretty good product but it is very chep I like it a lot better then most voice recorders I'veTried