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Olympus WS 500M Reviews
Digital voice recorder - flash 2 GB - WMA, MP3 - display: 1.23" - pink More product details
$71.33
Retractable USB connector for file transfer and battery recharge. Plentiful playback and... (pcmag.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Olympus WS 500M
We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 16 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 76/100. The average review date is September 11, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 4972 reviews from other Portable Tape & Digital Recorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 100/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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November, 2009
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Expert Reviews (1)
Olympus WS-500M
Although it's billed as a professional-grade voice recorder, the Olympus WS-500M ($99.99 list) is multitalented, also acting as a fairly robust digital music player and an easy-to-use USB drive for transferring files. You can take the device out of ...
Retractable USB connector for file transfer and battery recharge. Plentiful playback and recording options. Syncs with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Backlit LCD
Complex controls. No support for MP3 playlists
This full-featured voice recorder can double as a USB drive for shuttling files and a robust digital music player that shows track information and syncs with iTunes and Windows Media Player.
But if it's no match for a dedicated MP3 player, the Olympus WS-500M is fine...
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User Reviews (16)
Doesnt work with Mac OS 10
Doesnt work with Mac OS 10
I wanted to use this to record tunes that I can add to my I tunes on Mac. All recordings are in WMA and Mac is not instantly able to convert WMA to MP3 or other sound files compatible with iTunes on a Mac. Software is available for conversion at a price...
Don't bother - too difficult to use/set-up
Don't bother - too difficult to use/set-up
What a dud! Couldn't get it charged...after days of having it connected to my computer via the USB. Wrote tech support, who commented that I must use only the battery supplied and it must use a USB connection on the back of my desktop which is a big pai...
Not bad but not the best
Not bad but not the best
This is the 4th digital recorder I have purchased and it is not bad but not the best one I have purchased. The sound pick up is not as good as the WS 100. I have used both at the same time and it is harder to hear on this one than the older one. I like th...
Manufacturer's Description
545 hours recording time With internal memory and 545 hours of recording time, you'll be able to capture notes, lectures, and more - and still have room to store documents. Direct pc link With the "USB Direct" design, it is easy to transfer your files over to your PC. Just plug the recorder right into your computer for fast downloads - no cables needed. Music player Store and listen to up to 500 songs in impressive stereo sound. Have your music readily available wherever and whenever you...
