RCA RP5130 512MB USB 140 Hour MP3 Recording Digital Voice Recorder

This is the first digital recorder I've owned, but I would say this one works great. It's easy to use and as small as a cell phone, so it's easy to carry. I like the lock function to keep it from recording/deleting when in a pocket or purse. There's plenty of time available on it. The sound quality is good for what you're paying. I use it mostly to record my voice lessons and performances, and I've been pleased with the results. The best part is the ability to transfer the files directly to my computer, which can be converted into .wav files and played on an MP3 player. The software comes pre-installed on the recorder and is very easy to use. I definitely recommend this recorder.

Pros
-Good battery life.
-Fits in my cell phone holster.
-Easy to get files on and off of it.

Cons
-When you turn it off it loses that your settings like the speed you were playing at. So I ride to work and use it to listen to notes or podcasts at fast speed. I turned it off and don't use it again till the next day that I do the same thing and I have to re-set it to fast speed again.
-When you turn it off and come back it looks like you are on the track you left off on, but when you press play it returns to the first one in the folder.

It does not have an intuitive interface, but once you get the hang of it, it works well. Small, cheap and perfect for inobtrusive recording. Picks up voice from some distance. Play back sound was a little scratchy with the unit, but when downloaded to computer and used in a slide program, the sound was very clear.