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Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M

review DATE:01.11.08

Olympus WS-321M
With Earphones Right Angle USB Open

review

By Molly K. McLaughlin

Plenty of MP3 players have voice recorders, but how about a voice recorder that also syncs and plays your music collection? The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M ($149.99 list) plugs right into an available USB port on your PC, syncs with Windows Media Player, and plays WMAs and MP3s.

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Company

Olympus America Inc

http://www.olympusamerica.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $149.99 List
  • Player Type: Flash MP3 Player
  • Radio: No
  • Recording, Voice: Yes
  • Recording, Line In: Yes
  • Video Recording: No
  • Music Playback Formats: MP3, WMA
  • Storage Capacity: 1 GB
  • Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Weight: 1.7 oz

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a voice recorder for professional use, the Olympus WS321M is an ideal choice. But although it can sync and play your digital music, it's not best used as your primary music player.

Pros

Lots of recording options. External mic jack. Direct USB connection. USB mass storage device.

Cons

Poor music sound quality. A bit pricey.

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