VXI-Voice It VT300 Personal Note Digital Voice Recorder

by VXI

Product Details

Product Manual [87kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.4 inches ; 1.3 ounces
• 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: B0000501EJ
• Item model number: VT300
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,733 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 24, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

There's no need to lug around a bulky notebook or message pad with the VXI Voice It VT300 personal voice recorder. This device records up to 5 minutes of notes with flash memory, which protects against data loss if the battery runs out. This recorder is easy to carry, weighing only 2 ounces and measuring 3.5 by 2.25 by 0.5 inches. Its features include four channels for sorting messages, a keypad lock, two erase options, two play options, and skip-forward and -reverse buttons. It runs on one AAA battery, which is included and lasts up to six months.

The VXI Voice It VT300 comes with a visor holder with clip for mounting in your car. It has a 90-day limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked for my needs, but flawed, December 13, 2002

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A. Steinberg "adaMadman" (Kleinmachnow, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VXI-Voice It VT300 Personal Note Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

As a songwriter/general idea person -- one with a terrible memory -- this was a great little machine. Simple (I don't need multiple folders or shuffle play) and really small. However, like all the VoiceIt models, it has one major flaw, and that is that the buttons protrude -- they stick out. This means that keys in your pocket or the side of a desk you lean against can press the "play" button, and it's very embarrassing when your pocket starts talking! Worse, on more than one occasion, the "erase all" button was pressed and I lost everything. It doesn't take a genius to see this is a bad design, but these guys turned out several models with the same problems. I recommend against any brand that has a protruding "erase" button.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very small, easy to use, durable pocket recorder ., August 17, 2003

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Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VXI-Voice It VT300 Personal Note Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

Almost two years ago I wrote a review on the VT300. I recently bought another (I'm sold on these great thought catchers) and found that VXI has moved to a AAA battery. A significant (and cheeper) advance over the four CR-2025 lithium batteries!

Like most harried Americans I have a life on the run. I find myself always in need of a scrap of paper and a pen to jot down fleeing thoughts. "Voice It" has helped simplified my beleaguered world by giving me the quick ability to capture my retreating memories.

The VT300 is a solid performer, and the battery life has improved significantly over the first VXI models. The sound quality is better, its playback volume (though not adjustable) is sufficient and the microphone sensitivity is appropriate.

I like the layout of the buttons. They are tactical and easily felt when driving or in the dark of night. I often leave my VT300 by my bed side where I can reach pick it up and capture my last thought before sleep. I also found the "Voice It" to be a great device for recording your dreams in the middle of the night.

I found the recorder to be most durable. I have sat on it, dropped it and spit coffee on it yet like the bunny, it runs and runs.

I commend buying "Voice It 300", over the VT90, as the difference in price is slight ([amt]). For those, like me, with porous memories, this very small, easy to use, pocket recorder will be continually used. Highly Recommended

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice Product, Poor Quality Control, February 4, 2002

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tgi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: VXI-Voice It VT300 Personal Note Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

I, too, upgraded from the VT-90 to the VT-300 for the extra time capacity. I also prefer not having to shop for foolish watch battery sizes. Standard AAA's are MUCH easier to find and last a lot longer. A volume control would be nice, since playback is loud, and that sucks battery life fast! Talking quieter into the unit improves the loudness, but fidelity fades along with it.

BUT -- my biggest gripe is the cheap buttons. They gradually deteriorated over time, either failing to connect or bouncing (start-and-stop recording immediately), missing the recording repeatedly. Now, I can't even get it to operate 1 time out of 30 button presses.

The BEST feature is how compact it is. Nobody else has one that even comes close in size. Too bad they didn't design a better keypad.