Sony ICD-MS515 (8 MB, 2.5 Hours) Handheld Digital Voice Recorder
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Sony ICD-MS515 (8 MB, 2.5 Hours) Handheld Digital Voice Recorder

  • Type: Voice Recorder
  • Built in Memory: 8 MB
  • Design: Handheld
  • Recording Media: Digital
  • Max Recording Time: Up to 2.5 Hours
  • Voice Activate System (VAS): With VAS
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Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
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Excellent software, mediocre hardware

byimreasztar Dec 26, 2004
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Full editing functionality both on the voice recorder and on the PC, small size
Cons Poorly designed buttons, lack of high quality recordings
Recommended it? No

I had a lot of expectations regarding the Sony MS-515, on the feature list, it nearly had everything I wished for. However, when in hand, many things disappointed me about this device.

My first major complaint is the poorly designed buttons. It has a 5 way navi button for... Read full review »

4

Many good points, but expensive

byfemtechie Jan 17, 2003
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Memory Stick, Portable, Digital, interfaces easily with my VAIO PC
Cons Functions I probably will not use, Price, no MP3 player, no AC adapter capabilities
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this device to record my music lessons so that I do not have to take notes. I looked at a number of cheaper models of voice recorders, but decided on this because of previous good experiences with Sony products and because the Memory Stick interfaces with my other Sony toys, especially my... Read full review »

34

Best Recorder in the market, lousy software

bywc201 Feb 27, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Replaceable memory card, Sound quality, Small,
Cons Expensive, buggy software, Battery life
Recommended it? Yes

This recorder is great for anyone who doesn't need high end features. I use this to record my class lecture. I used to have one of those microcassette recorder. It was really annoying to use tape. I constantly have to buy more and more tapes. And the only way to listent to them was through the... Read full review »

1

hands free dictation, automated transcription

byclydec Apr 23, 2003
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros voice activated recording, large capacity memory stick, speech recognition
Cons supplied leather carrying case has velcro belt attachment that doesn't hold
Recommended it? Yes

This little sucker hums. It has transformed my daily driving time into something I look forward to. I use a monaural headset with the earpiece plugged into a tape player to listen to Teaching Company tapes, and the mic plugged into the MS515VTP. To make notes, I stop the tape player and flip the... Read full review »

1

great for recording kids

bybalfieri Jul 8, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros size, sound quality, software bundle, reliability, power consumption, hold button
Cons unified button easy to mis-press, hard to change folders
Recommended it? Yes

I got this mainly to record my kids in the playroom, at a restaurant, whining, etc. This may sound strange, but I think audio recording in some ways captures more than photos or video. I just lay the unit on a table and the kids never know it's there. I carry it around and pull it out in the car,... Read full review »

2

Almost perfect, but ruined by a design flaw

bystagelover Apr 27, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact Excellent editing controls
Cons Horrible Play-button design
Recommended it? No

I have been a long time purchaser of Sony digital voice recorders. I can't quite remember the first ICD model I purchased, but I do remember that I eventually upgraded that one to an ICD-55 (which now resides on my nightstand). I eventually upgraded that model to an ICD-67 (which now resides in my... Read full review »

1

A neat little unit with a frustrating "jog lever" and play button

byyllstonewolf May 8, 2003
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros small,sexy
Cons HATE the "jog lever"
Recommended it? Yes

The sound from this little unit is great. Overall it is easy enough to learn. The "jog lever" selection button wears on my last nerve. I renamed folders and tried to press the jog lever to set the name and many times closed out of the menu option altogether, by accident. Took some practice to learn... Read full review »

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