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Design |
Dedicated Record buttonDedicated Record Button makes recording fast and simple because you need only to press it to start and stop the recording. |
Dedicated Record buttonDedicated Record Button makes recording fast and simple because you need only to press it to start and stop the recording. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Screen sizeThe bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. |
Screen sizeThe bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 2" | N.A. | N.A. |
Touch screenYou can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers. |
Touch screenYou can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional. |
Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ |
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Audio |
Stereo speakersDevices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. |
Stereo speakersDevices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ |
Noise cut functionThe noise cut function make play-back clearer, with low background noise. |
Noise cut functionThe noise cut function make play-back clearer, with low background noise. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
Automatic recordingYou can set your device to automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is detected. |
Automatic recordingYou can set your device to automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is detected. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Microphone inputA microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. |
Microphone inputA microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Stereo microphoneA stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone. |
Stereo microphoneA stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Memory & Battery |
External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card. |
External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Rechargeable batteryThe battery can be recharged and used over again. |
Rechargeable batteryThe battery can be recharged and used over again. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. |
Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. | 2GB | 2GB | 16GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | N.A. | N.A. | 2GB | 2GB |
SD card recordingYou can record lectures, music, notes, etc., directly onto an SD card, which provides more storage flexibility. |
SD card recordingYou can record lectures, music, notes, etc., directly onto an SD card, which provides more storage flexibility. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Included SD card (memory size)Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data. |
Included SD card (memory size)Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 2GB | N.A. | 2GB | N.A. |
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Connectivity |
USB portsWith more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices. |
USB portsWith more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. |
3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. |
USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. | 2 | 2 | N.A. | 2 | 2 | N.A. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Built-in USB male connectorThe device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer. |
Built-in USB male connectorThe device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer. | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
Hi-Z inputHi-Z simply refers to “hi-impedance”, with the Hi-Z input you can connect a guitar to the device. |
Hi-Z inputHi-Z simply refers to “hi-impedance”, with the Hi-Z input you can connect a guitar to the device. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
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Features |
A-B repeat featureYou can use the A-B repeat feature to mark the beginning and ending of a particular passage of a recording that you want to listen again and again. |
A-B repeat featureYou can use the A-B repeat feature to mark the beginning and ending of a particular passage of a recording that you want to listen again and again. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Document synchronization with emailThis feature allows you to send and synchronize documents with your email account directly from the device. |
Document synchronization with emailThis feature allows you to send and synchronize documents with your email account directly from the device. | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Document synchronization with EvernoteThe device can save and synchronize documents with Evernote. |
Document synchronization with EvernoteThe device can save and synchronize documents with Evernote. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Voice-to-text functionVoice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language. |
Voice-to-text functionVoice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Voice-to-email functionAudios are converted into text files and sent to an email account. |
Voice-to-email functionAudios are converted into text files and sent to an email account. | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
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