Sony FS-85USB

19 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (7)
Value for money (5)
Battery (3)
Usability (3)
Build quality (2)

Negative
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the build quality and battery. The usability and value for money also get good feedback, but many are negative about the design. There are mixed reviews on the connectivity and headphones.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony FS-85USB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony FS-85USB

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Sony FS-85USB from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, performance

44% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Transcriber (sonystyle.com)

Poor Quality Equipment

DO NOT CONSIDER BUYING THIS FOOT PEDAL! There are far better USB units on the market, such as the Infinity, which works with a plethora of dictation software and has a three piece design, is large, is responsive, properly weighted and properly angled...

None

One piece design, unresponsive, too light

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: Mil -- That Computer Lady (jr.com)

This is a great work tool!

Great purchase; use the kit (pedal & headphones) in transcription class at college.

Compact Design","Quality construction","Reliable

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: jjbraunius (etronics.com)

Sony FS-85USB Digital Recorder Transcriber Kit

While Sony have definitely gotten the user interface, sound quality, looks and ease of use down, they have not addressedthe more important issues.Sony HDR-CX160 Needs better software & Mac support!Pros:Lightweight, image stabilization, stereo mic,...

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: AndreO (etronics.com)

Sony FS-85USB Digital Recorder Transcriber Kit

You will be pleasently surpised by the features and quality of this camera. The low light performace is very good and the over all video quality is very good.Good camcorderPros:Small, light, great picture qualityCons:Stock battery life, no neck or...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: somesome11 (etronics.com)

Sony FS-85USB Digital Recorder Transcriber Kit

For those whom have experience with professional cameras, but are looking for something on a serious budget, this is an excellent value.Excellent when price is factored in, does have some effort requiredPros:Cheap, shoulder-mount, HD/SD, excellent...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: cbasquit (etronics.com)

Sony FS-85USB Digital Recorder Transcriber Kit

Great camcorder. You will not find a better HD recorder with a flashdrive for the price.Sony HDR CX-150 Great purchase!!, needs better softwarePros:Easy to use, great battery life, excellent finished video file.Cons:Software bundled lacks good...

May, 2010

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Consumer review by: Zeppelin (sonystyle.com)

out of date

The software is old and apparently does not work with later voice recorders - something the specification page does not point out. Right now I feel like I threw my money away.

none

cannot get software to work

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: C. Mitchell (amazon.com)

Completely confused

When I bought the product I had high hopes for what it would do. I am master's student trying to transcribe my interviews for my thesis. I wanted a product to take my recorder interviews and turn them into written word. This software does not do...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Weaver (amazon.com)

Problems from the very beginning

I don't usually bother to write these things because I'm don't expect much from products made today. They usually work for a while and then break and I go on. But I have had nothing but issues with this package since I purchased it for the office. The...

Oct, 2009

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Product Specifications

Transcribe your digital voice recordings onto your PC using the Sony FS-85USB Digital Voice Recorder Transcription Kit. This kit, which works with Sony Memory Stick as well as the included CD-ROM with Digital Voice Editor Software, offers you features like the Three Function (Play/Rewind/FF) USB Connected Foot Control, and Adjustable Automatic Secretarial Backspace. An A-B Repeat Function, a Voice Email Function, and Digital Pitch Control are additional features. Transcribing recordings was never this easy - the FS-85USB.PRODUCT FEATURES:Transcribe digital voice recordings on the PC;Professional style transcription listening device;Three function (Play/Rewind/FF) USB connected foot control;Works with Sony Memory Stick and Digital Voice Editor software;Adjustable Automatic Secretarial Backspace;Supports .MSV, .DVF, .WAV, MP3 file formats;CD-ROM with Digital Voice Editor software included;A-B Repeat function;Voice Email function;Digital Pitch control.