the TOP 10 Portable Sound & Vision - 06/07/2008
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Portable Sound & Vision
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Review for Olympus VN-2100PC Digital Voice Recorder with microphone:
Olympus VN-2100PC Digital Voice Recorder with microphone
Our Price:
£34.81 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£32.47
Review for Olympus VN-2100PC Digital Voice Recorder with microphone:
102
Review for Fuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera Case:
Fuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera Case
Our Price:
£17.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price:
£12.01
New Price:
£12.24
Review for Fuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera Case:
Fuji Case
Insufficient space to accept camera straps comfortably. Would have thought that Fuji could have provided better design. Especially tight if you fit a lens filter. Would recommend that you look at other options.103
Review for LUPO BLACK 3 PIN 1000mA USB UK wall plug AC Power Adapter Charger for MP3 players, ipods, mobile phones, PDA's and Digital Cameras etc:
LUPO BLACK 3 PIN 1000mA USB UK wall plug AC Power Adapter Charger for MP3 players, ipods, mobile phones, PDA's and Digital Cameras etc
New Price:
£3.99
Review for LUPO BLACK 3 PIN 1000mA USB UK wall plug AC Power Adapter Charger for MP3 players, ipods, mobile phones, PDA's and Digital Cameras etc:
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM
Received delivery with in 5 days good . Plugged charger into mains, connected my MP4/MP3 player, switched on. BANG/FLASH now I have no PLAYER OR CHARGER thanks.104
Review for Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone:
I've owned the superb PX100's for a couple of years and decided to try out the PX200's to keep any sound leakage from annoying the wife ! Bad mistake ! As others have said - totally lacking in bass unless you press them very hard to your ears !! Anyone who rates the PX200's highly should really listen to the PX100's - completely different sound quality ! I returned mine for a refund - again thank you Amazon.
Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone
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£29.74 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£15.00
Review for Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone:
PX100 vs PX200
Just bought the PX200's from Amazon - very fast delivery as usual !I've owned the superb PX100's for a couple of years and decided to try out the PX200's to keep any sound leakage from annoying the wife ! Bad mistake ! As others have said - totally lacking in bass unless you press them very hard to your ears !! Anyone who rates the PX200's highly should really listen to the PX100's - completely different sound quality ! I returned mine for a refund - again thank you Amazon.
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Review for Creative GigaWorks T20:
Amazing speakers,very well designed and solid construction.
Sound great with electronic and classical music.
I recommend these speakers to those who like myself use there pc/lap as there main audio system who are confined to a small workspace.
But most of all those who love great quality at great prices.
Creative GigaWorks T20
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£44.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price:
£42.00
New Price:
£44.99
Review for Creative GigaWorks T20:
TOP PRODUCT
I have alot of creative gear and these are a very welcome addition.Amazing speakers,very well designed and solid construction.
Sound great with electronic and classical music.
I recommend these speakers to those who like myself use there pc/lap as there main audio system who are confined to a small workspace.
But most of all those who love great quality at great prices.
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Review for Portable Folding Speakers for Ipods & mp3 players - white:
Portable Folding Speakers for Ipods & mp3 players - white
Used Price:
£0.01
New Price:
£0.01
Review for Portable Folding Speakers for Ipods & mp3 players - white:
Very good value for the money
I was very impressed with this item. I didn't expect much for that money but was pleasantly surprised. Good sound considering the size and cost and perfect for travel.107
Review for Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate:
I hunted high and low in search of the perfect case, and i stumbled across this. It is cute and stylish, it's slim, and it still gives easy access to the ipod by simply flipping open the wallet-style case.
Quite simply, it's exactly what I wanted and I haven't seen anything even remotely as good.
Unluckily for me, I found it at an airport and brought it there, chuffed with my purchase and thinking I was getting a good deal. I now wish I'd had the patience to hang on and check amazon as I paid nearly £25 for mine in a duty free shop, whereas it would appear you can buy it right here, right now for about half that.
Seriously highly recommended.
Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate
Our Price:
£10.89
Used Price:
£11.99
New Price:
£6.21
Review for Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate:
I've looked high and low, this is the best!
I really wanted an ipod case that was protective, portable, practical, and above all else, really neat and smart looking.I hunted high and low in search of the perfect case, and i stumbled across this. It is cute and stylish, it's slim, and it still gives easy access to the ipod by simply flipping open the wallet-style case.
Quite simply, it's exactly what I wanted and I haven't seen anything even remotely as good.
Unluckily for me, I found it at an airport and brought it there, chuffed with my purchase and thinking I was getting a good deal. I now wish I'd had the patience to hang on and check amazon as I paid nearly £25 for mine in a duty free shop, whereas it would appear you can buy it right here, right now for about half that.
Seriously highly recommended.
108
Review for Sennheiser OMX70 - Sport Portable Headphones:
I bought them because of the reviews on this website and they STINK.
Do not stay in ears AT ALL.
AVOID at all costs
Spend more, get more.
A
Sennheiser OMX70 - Sport Portable Headphones
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£17.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£13.99
Review for Sennheiser OMX70 - Sport Portable Headphones:
Very poor
DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONESI bought them because of the reviews on this website and they STINK.
Do not stay in ears AT ALL.
AVOID at all costs
Spend more, get more.
A
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Review for KMS - 3G BLACK FLIP CASE & FREE SILICONE BLACK COVER FOR iPOD NANO 3RD GENERATION + EXCLUSIVE NEW BLACK NECK STRAP:
KMS - 3G BLACK FLIP CASE & FREE SILICONE BLACK COVER FOR iPOD NANO 3RD GENERATION + EXCLUSIVE NEW BLACK NECK STRAP
New Price:
£2.99
Review for KMS - 3G BLACK FLIP CASE & FREE SILICONE BLACK COVER FOR iPOD NANO 3RD GENERATION + EXCLUSIVE NEW BLACK NECK STRAP:
brilliant !! excellent value and quick delviery
I really love this case. It is sooooo soft, and really protects the iPod. It makes accessing the buttons easy, as none are hidden away. For the price you pay, the quality is fantastic and comes with a free silicone cover.111
Archos DVR Station Gen 5 Dock
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£53.52 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£46.00
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Review for LUPO PORTABLE STEREO MP3 FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR WITH 205 CHANNELS (FOR ALL IPODS, CREATIVE, SAMSUNG, SONY MODELS & ALL OTHER MP3/MP4 PLAYERS):
The in-car cable also has a USB slot in, probably to charge mp3 players with, but if you have a USB to USB cable you can use it to power the device from your pc.
LUPO PORTABLE STEREO MP3 FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR WITH 205 CHANNELS (FOR ALL IPODS, CREATIVE, SAMSUNG, SONY MODELS & ALL OTHER MP3/MP4 PLAYERS)
New Price:
£5.99
Review for LUPO PORTABLE STEREO MP3 FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR WITH 205 CHANNELS (FOR ALL IPODS, CREATIVE, SAMSUNG, SONY MODELS & ALL OTHER MP3/MP4 PLAYERS):
Good tool, bad with batteries
Works perfectly, but really eats batteries. Best to use the in-car cable it comes with.The in-car cable also has a USB slot in, probably to charge mp3 players with, but if you have a USB to USB cable you can use it to power the device from your pc.
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Review for Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T USB Stick - DVB-T Digital freeview TV tuner stick:
1/ I have a webserver installed on my laptop. Amazingly, the software for this device wiped my webserver, and installed its own over it. This is inept, lazy, careless programming and has caused me a lot of problems. Sofware should NEVER do something like this without explicitly warning the user, but there was no warning whatsoever. I was just left wondering where my webserver went!
2/ The software that comes with the prodict, which supposedly should allow me to schedule recordings is unusable on my Dell Latitude D820 because for some unknown reason, the 2 buttons that kick the process off are cropped off in their window, meaning it's impossible for me to press them! More lazy, un-tested software!
3/ Finally, since I couldn't schedule a programme, I tried to record a programme live. Ths was a complete failure. Only a few minutes were recorded. It was a very strange experience, and I'm guessing that if I left the software running for a few hours after the programme had finished then it might have succeeded, but this would have been way too much hassle.
Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T USB Stick - DVB-T Digital freeview TV tuner stick
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£17.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price:
£15.00
New Price:
£17.99
Review for Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T USB Stick - DVB-T Digital freeview TV tuner stick:
Useless
I bought this because i wanted to digitise TV programs to watch on my iphone. It's currently sitting on my shelf, unused and useless.1/ I have a webserver installed on my laptop. Amazingly, the software for this device wiped my webserver, and installed its own over it. This is inept, lazy, careless programming and has caused me a lot of problems. Sofware should NEVER do something like this without explicitly warning the user, but there was no warning whatsoever. I was just left wondering where my webserver went!
2/ The software that comes with the prodict, which supposedly should allow me to schedule recordings is unusable on my Dell Latitude D820 because for some unknown reason, the 2 buttons that kick the process off are cropped off in their window, meaning it's impossible for me to press them! More lazy, un-tested software!
3/ Finally, since I couldn't schedule a programme, I tried to record a programme live. Ths was a complete failure. Only a few minutes were recorded. It was a very strange experience, and I'm guessing that if I left the software running for a few hours after the programme had finished then it might have succeeded, but this would have been way too much hassle.
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Review for LUPO 5 IN 1 CAR KIT FOR IPOD's & ALL MP3 PLAYERS WITH FM TRANSMITTER - BLACK:
Buy it - it's great, easy to use and good value.
LUPO 5 IN 1 CAR KIT FOR IPOD's & ALL MP3 PLAYERS WITH FM TRANSMITTER - BLACK
New Price:
£10.99
Review for LUPO 5 IN 1 CAR KIT FOR IPOD's & ALL MP3 PLAYERS WITH FM TRANSMITTER - BLACK:
MP3 Transmitter
This is so cheap for what it gives you. It plugged into the cigarette lighter, I switched it on, tuned the LCD display to the main FM station and out burst my own sounds. I have a 80GB i-Pod and the wife has a 4GB Nano and they both work off the same device with no need to re-tune the radio.Buy it - it's great, easy to use and good value.
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Review for LINX HDMI Cable - Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Lead For HD Ready TV's - 2.4 Metres:
The Linx has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from an HDMI cable these days - gold-plated connects, heavy shielding and silver soldered joints, although it does perhaps look slightly less refined than some others you can buy (a minor point, admittedly.) The cable is surrounded in a slightly less thick and less rigid braided PVC jacket than some others you can buy - whether that's got something to do with the thickness of the jacket itself or the internal components is hard to say. Whilst some people might think that this could pose a problem for the cable's long-term durability, it does make it much more flexible and easier to bend, a particularly good point if space behind your TV is limited. And in reality I don't think that the reduction in thickness would make much of a difference to the cable's strength or affect its shielding as it still feels very able to put up with abuse, whilst I haven't seen any obvious cross-talk from external sources.
Signal-wise, the Linx outputs a very good picture, if perhaps not quite as good as some other (admittedly quite expensive) HDMI cables I've seen. In the end the quality is down to the system it's used in as much as anything and for this price the reduction in quality really isn't anywhere near significant enough to make it an issue. I can't really comment on the sound as my TV's speakers aren't the best, however it seems at least as good as any SCART I've used.
I use the Linx for the occasions when I need to view a feed from my laptop on my LCD TV as the length and flexibility allow me to keep the laptop a safe distance from the screen. It's more than adequate for this use and I imagine that it'd be equally at home with a signal from a set-top box or DVD player. I would add that I'm not sure if it's HDMI 1.3 compliant but very few sources presently use the 1.3 standard so it looks to be a moot point for the moment at least. To sum up, this really is a steal and I seriously doubt that you'd find a better cable if you spent double or even triple the asking price.
LINX HDMI Cable - Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Lead For HD Ready TV's - 2.4 Metres
Our Price:
£12.20
New Price:
£7.99
Review for LINX HDMI Cable - Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Lead For HD Ready TV's - 2.4 Metres:
A real bargain
This is the second time I've reviewed this product, the first was removed for reasons unknown so hopefully this draft will be acceptable - just bear in mind that the two scores are both mine and not from separate buyers.The Linx has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from an HDMI cable these days - gold-plated connects, heavy shielding and silver soldered joints, although it does perhaps look slightly less refined than some others you can buy (a minor point, admittedly.) The cable is surrounded in a slightly less thick and less rigid braided PVC jacket than some others you can buy - whether that's got something to do with the thickness of the jacket itself or the internal components is hard to say. Whilst some people might think that this could pose a problem for the cable's long-term durability, it does make it much more flexible and easier to bend, a particularly good point if space behind your TV is limited. And in reality I don't think that the reduction in thickness would make much of a difference to the cable's strength or affect its shielding as it still feels very able to put up with abuse, whilst I haven't seen any obvious cross-talk from external sources.
Signal-wise, the Linx outputs a very good picture, if perhaps not quite as good as some other (admittedly quite expensive) HDMI cables I've seen. In the end the quality is down to the system it's used in as much as anything and for this price the reduction in quality really isn't anywhere near significant enough to make it an issue. I can't really comment on the sound as my TV's speakers aren't the best, however it seems at least as good as any SCART I've used.
I use the Linx for the occasions when I need to view a feed from my laptop on my LCD TV as the length and flexibility allow me to keep the laptop a safe distance from the screen. It's more than adequate for this use and I imagine that it'd be equally at home with a signal from a set-top box or DVD player. I would add that I'm not sure if it's HDMI 1.3 compliant but very few sources presently use the 1.3 standard so it looks to be a moot point for the moment at least. To sum up, this really is a steal and I seriously doubt that you'd find a better cable if you spent double or even triple the asking price.
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Review for Groove Buds Noise Isolating Hi-Fi Quality Ear Buds Earphone (Black) Eco Softpack:
Groove Buds Noise Isolating Hi-Fi Quality Ear Buds Earphone (Black) Eco Softpack
New Price:
£7.99
Review for Groove Buds Noise Isolating Hi-Fi Quality Ear Buds Earphone (Black) Eco Softpack:
The Best Earphones i have ever brought!!!!!
These Earphones Are so amazing, i love them. i have some headphones for £23 and these make a better sound than them, i use them on my ipod, and they are so much better that apples earphones. they are really good quality earphones. don't hesitate to buy these, just buy them, it will be worth it.117
Review for Official Sony LCS-BDE Small Soft Camera Case for Sony DSC W55 W80 W90 W110 W130 T70 T100 T200 T300:
Official Sony LCS-BDE Small Soft Camera Case for Sony DSC W55 W80 W90 W110 W130 T70 T100 T200 T300
New Price:
£6.77
Review for Official Sony LCS-BDE Small Soft Camera Case for Sony DSC W55 W80 W90 W110 W130 T70 T100 T200 T300:
Great little case
This is a great little case for all Sony Camera owners out there. It's soft enough to protect your delicate camera and yet tough enough to protect it from the elements. It does exactly as it says really. I'm curruntly using it for my Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 and have to say it protects it really well, doesn't leave any scratches or marks on the camera at all. It fastens with a velcro tab and has a small zipped compartment on the front for a spare battery or memory card. Overall, a great product and well worth the money. Much better value than other unofficial camera cases available. Plain, simple and good value for money.118
Review for APPLE IPOD UNIVERSAL DOCK INC.REMOTE CONTROL BLACK:
Everything you would expect came in the box i.e. the dock, the remote control, the power supply and the various adaptors for different devices. Some people seem to be complaining that they did not get the phono leads or connector to the PC. Since decent phono leads cost as much if not more than the dock, this was never going to happen.
The sound quality is at least as good as I would have expected and better then connecting via the headphone socket on the ipod. Again, I read one bizarre review that said you wouldn't use it for connecting to a Hi Fi. Since it doesn't come with speakers, what else would you use it for? Also, Ipods etc by their very nature are not supposed to be high end devices but more for convenience, so the sound quality is never going to be amazing.
Particularly impressed to note that not only do all features of the remote work but the dock and remote also both work when the dock is not plugged in.
All in all, impressed.
APPLE IPOD UNIVERSAL DOCK INC.REMOTE CONTROL BLACK
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£22.76 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price:
£17.86
Review for APPLE IPOD UNIVERSAL DOCK INC.REMOTE CONTROL BLACK:
Spot on
Bought this product in May 08 for connecting my 5th gen Ipod (Photo or Video - I'm not sure?) to my existing Hi Fi system. Having read mixed reviews on Amazon, was unsure whether it would meet my expectations, but pleasantly surprised on all fronts.Everything you would expect came in the box i.e. the dock, the remote control, the power supply and the various adaptors for different devices. Some people seem to be complaining that they did not get the phono leads or connector to the PC. Since decent phono leads cost as much if not more than the dock, this was never going to happen.
The sound quality is at least as good as I would have expected and better then connecting via the headphone socket on the ipod. Again, I read one bizarre review that said you wouldn't use it for connecting to a Hi Fi. Since it doesn't come with speakers, what else would you use it for? Also, Ipods etc by their very nature are not supposed to be high end devices but more for convenience, so the sound quality is never going to be amazing.
Particularly impressed to note that not only do all features of the remote work but the dock and remote also both work when the dock is not plugged in.
All in all, impressed.
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Review for THE88 IPOD CLASSIC LEATHER FLIP CASE - BLACK:
THE88 IPOD CLASSIC LEATHER FLIP CASE - BLACK
New Price:
£1.99
Review for THE88 IPOD CLASSIC LEATHER FLIP CASE - BLACK:
look no further
Looks good, feels good, protects your ipod. What more do you need? Oh, I know, a really low price. Buy one.120
Review for In Ear Stereo Headphones / Earphones In White For Mp3 Or Ipod Nano, Video, Photo, Shuffle, Mini & Other Styles:
When they are working they are the best headphones i ever had, the sound is good, it gives good basses but they keep breaking.
Now, i need to go to apple store, again and get the new headphones!
In Ear Stereo Headphones / Earphones In White For Mp3 Or Ipod Nano, Video, Photo, Shuffle, Mini & Other Styles
New Price:
£0.01
Review for In Ear Stereo Headphones / Earphones In White For Mp3 Or Ipod Nano, Video, Photo, Shuffle, Mini & Other Styles:
Broke down twice
Alright, i bought these headphones from an apple store, and after using them like for a month the sound in one of the headphones disappeared, so i got a new one from them as i had the warranty. But now, the new ones are not working properly either.When they are working they are the best headphones i ever had, the sound is good, it gives good basses but they keep breaking.
Now, i need to go to apple store, again and get the new headphones!
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Portable Sound & Vision, Olympus VN-2100PC Digital Voice Recorder with microphone, Fuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera Case, LUPO BLACK 3 PIN 1000mA USB UK wall plug AC Power Adapter Charger for MP3 players, ipods, mobile phones, PDA's and Digital Cameras etc, Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone, Creative GigaWorks T20, Portable Folding Speakers for Ipods & mp3 players - white, Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate, Sennheiser OMX70 - Sport Portable Headphones, Sony MDR-E818LP Acoustic Twin Turbo Headphones, KMS - 3G BLACK FLIP CASE & FREE SILICONE BLACK COVER FOR iPOD NANO 3RD GENERATION + EXCLUSIVE NEW BLACK NECK STRAP, Archos DVR Station Gen 5 Dock, LUPO PORTABLE STEREO MP3 FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR WITH 205 CHANNELS (FOR ALL IPODS, CREATIVE, SAMSUNG, SONY MODELS & ALL OTHER MP3/MP4 PLAYERS), Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T USB Stick - DVB-T Digital freeview TV tuner stick, LUPO 5 IN 1 CAR KIT FOR IPOD's & ALL MP3 PLAYERS WITH FM TRANSMITTER - BLACK, LINX HDMI Cable - Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Lead For HD Ready TV's - 2.4 Metres, Groove Buds Noise Isolating Hi-Fi Quality Ear Buds Earphone (Black) Eco Softpack, Official Sony LCS-BDE Small Soft Camera Case for Sony DSC W55 W80 W90 W110 W130 T70 T100 T200 T300, APPLE IPOD UNIVERSAL DOCK INC.REMOTE CONTROL BLACK, THE88 IPOD CLASSIC LEATHER FLIP CASE - BLACK, In Ear Stereo Headphones / Earphones In White For Mp3 Or Ipod Nano, Video, Photo, Shuffle, Mini & Other Styles
, Olympus VN-2100PC Digital Voice Recorder with microphone, Fuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera Case, LUPO BLACK 3 PIN 1000mA USB UK wall plug AC Power Adapter Charger for MP3 players, ipods, mobile phones, PDA's and Digital Cameras etc, Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone, Creative GigaWorks T20, Portable Folding Speakers for Ipods & mp3 players - white, Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate, Sennheiser OMX70 - Sport Portable Headphones, Sony MDR-E818LP Acoustic Twin Turbo Headphones, KMS - 3G BLACK FLIP CASE & FREE SILICONE BLACK COVER FOR iPOD NANO 3RD GENERATION + EXCLUSIVE NEW BLACK NECK STRAP, Archos DVR Station Gen 5 Dock, LUPO PORTABLE STEREO MP3 FM TRANSMITTER/MODULATOR WITH 205 CHANNELS (FOR ALL IPODS, CREATIVE, SAMSUNG, SONY MODELS & ALL OTHER MP3/MP4 PLAYERS), Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T USB Stick - DVB-T Digital freeview TV tuner stick, LUPO 5 IN 1 CAR KIT FOR IPOD's & ALL MP3 PLAYERS WITH FM TRANSMITTER - BLACK, LINX HDMI Cable - Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Lead For HD Ready TV's - 2.4 Metres, Groove Buds Noise Isolating Hi-Fi Quality Ear Buds Earphone (Black) Eco Softpack, Official Sony LCS-BDE Small Soft Camera Case for Sony DSC W55 W80 W90 W110 W130 T70 T100 T200 T300, APPLE IPOD UNIVERSAL DOCK INC.REMOTE CONTROL BLACK, THE88 IPOD CLASSIC LEATHER FLIP CASE - BLACK, In Ear Stereo Headphones / Earphones In White For Mp3 Or Ipod Nano, Video, Photo, Shuffle, Mini & Other Styles




Who needs tapes?
Have to agree with Caz, this device does exactly what it says on the tin. I was told to buy a voice recorder (for training purposes at work); I must admit that I was unaware that tape-less devices existed (luddite that I am) but this has proved to be a whole lot better than I had expected. It's so simple and so efficient. I didn't even need to use the instruction manual - but then, I'm a bloke. Wearing a suit it's easy to slip it into my breast pocket where it's just about unseen yet it can record the conversations that take place in reasonable quality - could be used to blackmail someone I should imagine but I haven't gotten around to that yet. And setting up the software on my PC was simplicity itself, enabling me to transfer the recorded meetings and then delete them completely from the hand-held device. Excellent value for money because the only thing you'll need in the future will be another pair of batteries (the first ones are included, by the way) and I get the feeling that with almost no moving parts battery life will be good. Feels like it will last forever.