Sony TCM-20DV Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [742kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• 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: B00004WFWH
• Item model number: TC-M20DV
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,857 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet Perfect for a student, March 4, 2002

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"mary-mo" (Toledo, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony TCM-20DV Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

I bought this recorder for school and it has been just perfect. It allows you to use a 90 minute tape for 180 minutes due to its double recording time function. It's an excellent buy and highly worth the money. It makes it easy for me to study because I can just play the tapes in my car or while I'm walking around. I highly recommend it!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it Love it Love it, November 27, 2010

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brainout (Houston TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony TCM-20DV Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

I've used this standard cassette recorder for years; finally gave it away, bought another one used here at Amazon. Too bad it has no counter. Still, it's GREAT for half-speed cassettes (I have 2,000 - 4,000 of them), plays well. Best to use old-fashioned headphones, not those silly earbuds, when listening at 30,000 feet.

Radio Shack Cat. No 273-1680 AC Adapter with the smallest tip (align + sign with 'tip' on the cord) frees you from needing batteries. Use the 3V setting on the Adapter.

Recording? I did many recordings on it over the years, no noticable fuzz or hum; there's a sound of air, as if one is recording in a light breeze. It's not a good size for recording (the device is a tad too wide).

I have five half-speed recorders (this plus two Radio Shack, don't get them, one fabulous Superscope from the 1980's, and a customized Panasonic); I use this one the most, especially when travelling. That's why I gave it away, for the newer versions didn't seem as good (but maybe are), and replaced it with a used one.

Sony sports other models here on Amazon, though, so check them out.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, August 31, 2010

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Tahoe (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony TCM-20DV Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

Simple straightforward machine works perfectly well for me. I especially like the speed control knob, this makes it so much easier to transcribe lectures quickly.