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Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - Digital voice recorder - flash 32 MB

Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - Digital voice recorder - flash 32 MB

28 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (5)
Memory (5)
Portability (3)
Design (3)
Value for money (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the value for money and design. The usability and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are mixed views on the headphones and battery.

memory, sound, usability, design, value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - Digital voice recorder - flash 32 MB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: bobbky (shopzilla.com)

Watch out for the bundled software.

Great product for recordings and it's small and easy to use.

Software (Dragon Natural Speaking) will not work with Vista.

Aug, 2007

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - Digital voice recorder - flash 32 MB

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - Digital voice recorder - flash 32 MB 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 MP3 Players on Amazon.com.

value for money, memory, performance, usability, sound

55% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: sliotta (jr.com)

Very pleased with J.R.

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Compact Design","High Quality Sound

Very small controls

May, 2010

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Consumer review by: rebecca (jr.com)

Digital voice recorder with VR software

I needed a handheld device to record legal consultations, hearings depositions and my dictation for my legal assistants. I also hoped to minimize the turnaround time for transcribing my dictation or in some cases eliminate it. I wanted a device that...

Compact Design","High Quality Sound","Reliable

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: M. R. Grigsby (amazon.com)

Easy to use digital recorder with high quality sound

I have used several digital recorders over the last few years. This is by far one of the best in its price range. Sound is excellent, however the software that comes with it may or may not be compatablie with Vista or Windows 7. The door that opens to...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Ellie Mae (amazon.com)

control button, directions, and Dragon

I want to add my experience with some issues that have been mentioned, in hopes it will be useful to other potential buyers. 1. I had trouble with the control button at first. But I paid attention to how I pushed it, and the result I got, and...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Gregory S. Macbeth (amazon.com)

Naturally Speaking Unsupported on Vista 64

BEWARE!!!!!!! What the ad is missing is no support for Naturally Speaking Vista x64. And looking at the V10 Specs this continues to be a problem.

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mc Raftery (amazon.com)

Dazed and confused, frustrated and other things too!

I have many of the frustrations that some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I have been a fan of Sony products for many years, but this particular product is a frustration to me. I also bought it to go with the Dragon Systems speech recognition...

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review by: (become.com)

Sony ICD-MX20DR9 32MB Memory Stick{R} PRO Duo Digital Voice Recorder

I hate this device for many reasons. You need to be a computer genius to make this work at all. It takes more time to figure it out than it is worth. I have been trying to use it along with the dragon program for months now and I give up. The recorder...

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Karen (amazon.com)

Very disappointed with this device

Aug, 2008

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Product Specifications

Record lectures at the touch of a button and convert your recorded files to text with included software using the ICD-MX20DR9 digital voice recorder.Experience a portable recording device with over 300 personalized folders and hybrid storage. The ICD-MX20DR9 digital voice recorder stores audio onto 32MB of built-in flash memory or your choice of Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The expansive STLP recording mode allows you to record up to two hours and 45 minutes on built-in memory alone. Compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice to Print software, the ICD-MX20DR9 lets you play back your recording and watch as your words appear on the screen.