RipFlash 64MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/RecorderRipFlash 64MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/Recorder
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- Direct MP3 recording from any audio source (no computer required)
- Fast USB transfer speeds (up to 4 mbps)
- Doubles as voice recorder for the business people and students
- SmartMedia card slot to boost memory
- Up to 10 hours playback; runs on 2 AAA batteries
Smaller than a pack of cards and weighing just 65 grams, the RipFlash looks like an ordinary MP3 player. Installation was simple using the quick-start guide. We just loaded the MP3 Manager software on our PC, then connected the player to our USB port and copied our MP3 and WMA files to the unit.
When we put on the earbud-style headphones to take a listen, we were surprised by what a clear, noise-free, rich sound the RipFlash delivered. The lows were especially robust, giving bass rhythms a visceral feel, and the built-in equalizer let us optimize the sound for classical, rock, pop, or jazz. The unit's small display was easy to read and the buttons on the front and sides were logically laid out and easy to press.
To test the recording capabilities, we simply pressed the record button and started talking. The sensitive, built-in microphone recorded our speech clearly and accurately. The line-in jack on the top of the unit lets you connect it to any audio device, such as a tape player or a CD player, and for us this performed equally well. Using the menu-based interface, you can set the recording-quality bit rate. For instance, you can record voice at a lower quality for up to 30 hours of recording time, or record music at a higher quality for less recording time. Either way, it's simple to copy the MP3 files back onto your PC, so you can send them via e-mail or burn them to CD.
Of course, since the RipFlash uses flash memory and has no moving parts, it's impervious to shocks and jolts. It runs on two AAA batteries, offering about 9 to 10 hours of playback, and comes with a wristband. In addition to its built-in memory, its memory can be expanded via a SmartMedia card.
Low price, excellent sound quality, and, most of all, the ability to record audio directly into MP3 format, make the RipFlash easy to recommend to music aficionados who want to record live audio, students looking to record lectures, or anyone who needs an easy way to record dictation. --Ken Feinstein
Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Records MP3s via built-in mic or line-in
- Excellent sound quality and fast download
- Small display
- No rechargeable battery
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- Publisher: PoGo! Products
- Label: PoGo! Products
- Studio: PoGo! Products
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #392501
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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful:  Nice MP3 player - a few minor flaws, By This review is from: RipFlash 128MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/Recorder (Electronics) I purchased the RipFlash MP3 play to work out to and not for the digital voice recording features. This is my first MP3 player so I have no point of reference compared to other MP3 players. Given that, here are my experiences so far.Pros: - very good sound - especially with the equalizer Cons: - no software for ripping CDs. I had to buy some but found a good one called MP3 Workshop... - can only read MP3 format. Would have been nice if it could read WMA format. Then I could have used the Windows Media Player to rip the CDs. Things you should know: - If you do want to add a SmartMedia card, the songs on the card will be played separately from the ones in the built-in Flash memory. (this may be important if you want to play randomly) 44 of 44 people found the following review helpful: A good player and a few recommendations, By A Customer This review is from: RipFlash 128MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/Recorder (Electronics) Just bought my first MP3 player last month. So far, so good. Extremely easy installation, I was able to go in less than 30mn (installing, filling up the thing with 30 songs -128 kbps- and playing !). I liked the size (and weight): not too small to handle, even without looking at it, not too big to be bulky in my pocket. Cool looks too (not like the little ugly RCA for instance !), but that depends on your taste. No battery problem so far, seems to last around 6 to 8 hours (which is more than enough once you recharge at night). Transfer rate was excellent, and with 128Mb, it's not critical to wait a few minutes (it would be another story with a few Gb hard-disk !). I found 128Mb to be a good compromise: less is really to small (you get tired of hearing the same songs again), and more drags you into another category of players (CD or hard-disk, with both having their own inconvenients, mainly the skipping issue). The recording function is useless to me, so I won't comment on it.The...Read more 55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:  A powerful and fun MP3 tool., By Joe Lombardo (Bethesda, MD USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: RipFlash 128MB Digital Voice Recorder and MP3 Player/Recorder (Electronics) I am really enjoying this product. I can't give a comparative review, because this is the first MP3 player/recorder I've ever used. However, I did a lot of research in making this decision and can share with you the distinguishing features that drew me to the RipFlash Digital Voice Recorder/MP3 player.My Requirements My Research I found that many of the highest rated mini-disc systems did not have an easy...Read more |
