Olympus WS-321M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player

I investigate potential insurance fraud and use the Olympus WS-321M to record interviews of claimants and witnesses. This is an excellent product - it does a great job of capturing voices while minimizing background noises. Transfer onto the computer and eventually onto a CD could not be easier.

I ordered the Olympus WS-321 for two reasons: one as a Mac owner I wanted a voice recorder that would easily interface with my Mac. The Olympus WS-321 does that just fine and I can also download the files to my PC. Reason 2: it's size. I use it to record my singing at our chorus rehearsals - the Olympus WS-321 slips into my back pocket; don't need audio tapes. I then email the MP3 file to my section leader for her to review after I've reviewed it myself. I've used the Olympus WS-321 for about a month now. It's doing just what I purchased it for.

First off, thank you Amazon.com for making purchasing goods online easier than ever. I received the the package earlier than the delivery estimated day.
Second, I like this WS-321M so much since it's light,easy connect to my computer via the USB port. The sound recorded in HQ mode is extremly good. My classmate has a Sony recorder and when I made a comparision to the WS-321M, I think I had made a right choice for paying for it. As I am a college student, the 1GB memory of the WS-321M is suited me as well. Only 1 thing I'm not please about WS-321M, battery life is short 'cause it uses only 1AAA bat.

For the day I've had it, some things I've noticed...
+ Works fine and reliable so far
+ You can plug it directly into a usb drive, but it also comes with a extension usb cable in case fitting the machine in won't be an option
- Speakers not the best, but workable
- Should becareful of which recording sensitivity on the mic you're using as your recording could have a dizzying effect jumping from back to right.
- Could have included software to better transfer file. The manual tells you to go online, but does not have a comprehensive program to use

It's easy to use, and the quality of recorded file is really good. Even I only use HQ level to record, the voice file sounds like my real talking without distortion.