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Just too underpowered,
January 8, 2007 traderje "traderje" (Through the Window) - See all my reviews
This review is from: RCA RP5020 32 MB Digital Voice Recorder (Electronics)
Inadequate memory, no usb connector, a low sampling rate to make up for the low memory, poor microphone pickup from any distance other than right on top of it even with the "conference" mode. I can't say for certain whether it was the microphone or the sampling rate or I just had a lemon, but I would have to say pass on it because you can get so much more in other models for just a few dollars more.
Also, the speaker faces the back of thing, and weak, like most. This means that you have to turn it over when you want to listen, and can't see the display at the same time. I found this pretty annoying, maybe you would not.
If you want to stick with RCA, look at the model 5030, you will be much happier. 5030 comes with a usb connector to save to your computer and load files, saves automatically in mp3 format, plays mp3 files, has a higher quality sampling rate option which cuts your recording time to 4 1/2 hours, but that is more than enough time for me. Much better...Read more
recorder,
June 3, 2009 Lee H. Osborn (michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA RP5020 32 MB Digital Voice Recorder (Electronics)
the recorder works nice and was priced right. It is easy to use and seems well made
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