Olympus S711BLUE Microcassette Voice Recorder | 
| Brand: Olympus
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $24.46
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Rating:  17 reviews
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 2.3 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: S711BLUE
Model: S711BLUE
UPC: 050332295612
EAN: 0050332295612
ASIN: B00005T3VT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Built-in front speaker, built-in condenser mic | | • | Voice Operated Recording | | • | One-touch recording | | • | Dual Tape Speeds, Pocket Size |
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Product Description
The easy-to-use S711 features Voice Activation mode so you can record "hands free" and includes a fast play mode for 25% faster playback along with external jacks for headphones, earphones and AC power.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
A Handy Little Recorder October 12, 2004
Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)
96 out of 99 found this review helpful
For those who don't want to invest in an expensive digital recorder, the Olympus Microcassette recorder is perfect for interviews and taking voice notes. The volume control allows for sensitive sound pick-up, and the dual speeds allow for either longer recording or higher sound quality. Use the voice activation feature for automatic recording. Although the sound quality is hardly perfect, it is adequate for most uses. Because of its small size, it fits easily into a average-size purse or small backpack pocket.
This little unit can be operated with minimal effort - practically straight from the plastic pack. It comes with one microcassette and the necessary batteries. Highly recommended for people who don't mind the older technology or for those on a budget.
 Great, beautiful controls... Easy to use buttons, features November 10, 2003
Shane (West Palm Beach, FL USA)
90 out of 97 found this review helpful
The Olympus Microcassette Recorder S711 is the perfect utensil for corporate meetings, fun stuff, and stuff you know you will remember. It slashes a digital recorder, because the simple tapes that you buy may include almost 90 mins. of space. That's 270 mins. with all 3 tapes (if 90 mins. are included) That is even more then some of the digital voice recorders that top $50. This proves a digital voice recorder isn't and wasn't worth my while. At first, when searching I'd looked towards Sony and Olympus for their digital recorders. But that is nothing compared to their microcassette recorders. Sony has been doing well for quite a while, but it is tiny, puny, and not worth it once compared to the Olympus.Pros
-Large, easy to use buttons. Nothing fancy
-Allows 2 type of speeds
-From a name brand that you trust
-Cheap, but accurate
-3 tapes with 90 mins. can hold more than some digital recorders which top $50 Cons
-Looks aging
-Some buttons are too big and bulky
-Blue, I think not, Maybe Grey or something else Overall, I rate the Olympus 5 stars. It isn't too big or small, and it is accurate. It allows you to record with microcassette tapes, and has been proven much better than a digital voice recorder. I'm glad that I own it, and I would like you to have it too.
Great bargain even if 'old' technology! September 22, 2005
RebeccaJeanRN (California, USA)
50 out of 51 found this review helpful
If you are a student and just need a cheap, good quality recorder for classes- like I did- this is a real gem. Its just a plain old fashioned tape recorder- but compared to digital, the sound of this recording is excellent. For techno-freaks, be aware: It doesn't hook up to your computer to translate from recorder to printed notes via voice recognition software, it isn't the size of a pen (although it IS pretty small and lightweight), and it won't stand up on your desk and tap dance. It'll just make recording your lectures a cheap and easy proposition. As an aside: you will need a little adaptor ($2 on Olympus website)in order to use standard headphones with it (it has a mini-mini plug port, which is not standard) or else you will have to listen to it out loud. At this price, I think its worth grabbing these up while they last and while Olympus hasn't discontinued them yet (assuming that digital will eventually cause them to discontinue all 'tape recording' machines). So, even though I like computer stuff and have lots of gadgets and gizmos myself, I ignored 'image' and was very happy with this inexpensive little purchase! Footnote: I would have given it 5 stars IF it had a tape counter (this model doesn't) and IF it included the adaptor for standard headphone plug OR had a standard size port so you wouldn't need their own brand headset or adaptor.
olympus is a good recorder August 28, 2003
43 out of 45 found this review helpful
I got my olympus for my anatomy class and it works great. the only problem i am having is trying to find the in the ear headphones for it. it records great. if your teacher mumbles you can turn up the volume so you can hear him better. Turning up the volume is like turning up the microphone. there is not wind sounding static noise. you can take a 30 min tape and make it an hour by using the 1/2 speed record. but if you want to listen to it on another machine with out this feature it sounds like alvin and the chiip munks. it is small and the blue is like navy blue not that pale blue in the picture. I have seen more expensive micro recorders for more. it is great for college or high school students with out alot of money. you could not ask for a better record quality.
Bargain Price for Above-Average Performance October 19, 2002
39 out of 47 found this review helpful
No problems here. Beats higher-priced similar models from competitors like Sony and Panasonic. The aesthetics/design quotient is a nice extra, too.
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