Ur-08 4gb Digital Voice Recorder Pen Black

PROS:

1. Low cost.
2. Very clear recordings.
3. Built in rechargable battery thrue USB port.
4. Simple controls (ON and OFF).
5. A single LED ready light for recording, charge, and low battery.
6. Records for up to 35 hours (but battery "only" lasts 13 hours).
7. Very small (it's a USB stick).
8. Records each voice message consecutively.

CONS:

1. No built-in playback AT ALL.
2. Must have a computer or smart phone with USB port to hear your recordings.

CONCLUSION
For me, it's worth the 15 bucks, but it would be a five star item if it played back too, but then that would add a few layers of electronics, cost, and complexity if you wanted to hear your recordings in a non-linear fashion; not to mention the small piezio speaker, audio amplifier, and extra firmware required.

Most importantly, however, this little device is so simple to use that I can now safely record...Read more