Sony ICD-V21/S Portable Digital Voice Recorder

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.2 x 1 inches ; 2.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00001OPHB
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,954 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

This made in Japan Sony ICD-V21 is an IC memo recorder designed for fun, but also capable of fulfilling a serious function. Only 48 grams in weight, the "Voice Balloon" is extremely easy to use and has a funky modern design. At the same time it is stylish and unobtrusive. Nearly round in shape, the recorder measures just 6 cm in diameter and will sit comfortably inside a suit pocket. Sony is targeting people who do not yet regularly use memo recorders or those who use conventional recorders only for notes and reminders. It will thus complement the micro and compact cassette recorders that are currently on the market.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars no more paper, December 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony ICD-V21/S Portable Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

I us this product to remind me of things I need to accomplish daily as well as things I will need to make notes of for future projects. In my line of work I have many ideas and thoughts being presented to me on a daily basis. I was trying to write all this down on paper. This tool will enable me to be more efficient and organized. In turn more successful. The sound quality is not the best but it meets my personal recording needs. Perfect for in the car or the bedside for those that are always thinking! I hope that includes you. ENJOY!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony ICD-V21/S Portable Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

I bought this for my wife to record thoughts in the car and in the middle of the night. At about the same time she figured out how to make it work (two days) it stopped functioning. I fiddled with the battery contacts and got it to go it bit more. We then replaced batteries. Finally, after about 2 weeks, the thing stopped functioning all together. Even when it did function properly the sound quality was so bad it was almost unintelligible. It is not expensive enough to justify the hassle of a return, so I remain a very unhappy customer. I think Sony is now making so many products they have forgotten about quality. This was a major disappointment.

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really a cool product., November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony ICD-V21/S Portable Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

This is a big help for people like me who remember "things to be done" at odd hours.