Panasonic RR-US500 - Digital voice recorder

Panasonic RR-US500 - Digital voice recorder
alaAverage 2.7

7 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the portability and battery are overall positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, but many are negative about the design.

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On average, users rate this product 54/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic RR-US500 - Digital voice recorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Panasonic RR-US500 - Digital voice recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

40% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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nice smal form factor and simple controls.

 

nice smal form factor and simple controls.

appearance + controls: Very tiny voice recorder. the buttons are at the right places to allow easy one hand operation. nice cradle. but would like the ability to charge unit via the usb cable. nimh rechargeable battery included--nice touch. voice...

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Panasonic hates their customers

 

Panasonic hates their customers

I was suckered into this by the small form factor. The sound quality is mediocre, but it was sufficient. What's really horrible is the software. It's ugly and takes too many clicks to do things thanks to its poor design. Guess what, though? You're...

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Love it!

 

I bought this recorder for our office. I have used it in meetings in our small boardroom as well as in our large Council Chambers. The recorder, when set to the highest quality, picks up speech in the Chambers just as good as the recording system...

Better than the typical cassette recorder. No batteries. Easy to use. Small size

None so far

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Faulty design, very poor customer support

 

- Buttons are extremely susceptible to accidental recording, and playback.

Small size

Poor technical support, poor design

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Don't waste your money

 

Don't waste your money

Extremely disappointed with this product. Sound quality very poor, even at highest quality setting. Too much background noise - hissing and sounds similar to water trickling in the distance. Dictation quality is okay, but overall quality should be much...

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Best Voice Recorder

 

Best Voice Recorder

The RR-US500 is the best DVR I have purchased! For all of the features it offers it includes all of the accessories to perform them. My favorites is the recharging cradle (no more batteries to eat through!), the stereo recording mode of 33 hours (and...

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Needs to be Mac. compatible

 

Needs to be Mac. compatible

The recorder it's self is a nice little unit. The editing software is another story. Panasonic only makes a Windows version. That doesn't help us Mac. users. Is there a warranty on this product. It stopped working two days ago after three weeks use.

Product Specifications

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances. PRODUCT FEATURES: Slim & compact design ideal for students and professionals; High quality stereo sound recording; Built-in Stereo / Zoom Microphone; Zoom: Record the target voice in lectures or interviews; Stereo: Record clear voices of several people in a meeting; Three Recording Modes; Voice Editing and Translation Software; USB terminal for PC link (USB cable included); Easy-to-use dictation record button; Easy-to-read display; Recording of maximum 99 files in 5 folders (total: 495 files); Speed control (5-steps); A-B repeat, speed control with direct button; Recharging cradle & rechargeable battery included; Stereo earphones included.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio System

Digital Player Type:Flash based
Functions (KB):Digital voice recorder
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):Dictaphones, transcribers
Type:Digital voice recorder

Battery

Run Time (Up To):14.5hour(s)

Digital Player (Recorder)

Data Storage Capability:Up to 99 files / 5 folders
Digital Recording Time:1170 min - FQ (Fine Quality) Stereo / 1170 min - HQ (High Quality) Mono / 2000 min - SP (Standard Play) Stereo / 2340 min - FQ (Fine Quality) Mono / 4015 min - SP (Standard Play) Mono / 610 min - STHQ (Stereo High Quality)/610 min - STHQ (Stereo High Quality) / 1170 min - FQ (Fine Quality) Stereo / 1170 min - HQ (High Quality) Mono / 2000 min - SP (Standard Play) Stereo / 2340 min - FQ (Fine Quality) Mono / 4015 min - SP (Standard Play) Mono

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.6in
Height:4.7in
Weight:2.3oz
Width:1.3in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:US500
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic RR

Remote Control

Type: None
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