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Panasonic RR-US500 Compact IC Recorder with USB Cradle and Voice Editing Software | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $129.95
Buy Refurbished: $69.95
You Save: $60.00 (46%)
Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $69.95
Rating:  4 reviews
Color: Silver
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 14 x 11.8 x 8.5
MPN: RR-US500
Model: RR-US500
UPC: 037988253852
ASIN: B000GLODHO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Headset - Includes stereo earphones | | • | Microphone - Built-in stereo zoom | | • | Power Source(s) - Includes recharging cradle and rechargeable batteries | | • | Special Features/Suggested Use - Includes voice editing and translation software |
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Product Description
Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES:Slim&compact design ideal for students and professionals;High quality stereo sound recording;Built-in Stereo / Zoom Microphone;Zoom: Record the target voice in lectures or interviews;Stereo: Record clear voices of several people in a meeting;Three Recording Modes;Voice Editing and Translation Software;USB terminal for PC link (USB cable included);Easy-to-use dictation record button;Easy-to-read display;Recording of maximum 99 files in 5 folders (total: 495 files);Speed control (5-steps);A-B repeat, speed control with direct button;Recharging cradle&rechargeablebattery included;Stereo earphones included.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Panasonic hates their customers June 18, 2008
I was suckered into this by the small form factor. The sound quality is mediocre, but it was sufficient. What's really horrible is the software. It's ugly and takes too many clicks to do things thanks to its poor design. Guess what, though? You're stuck using it. These Panasonic recorders record in their own proprietary format, not standard like wav or MP3. You actually need to use their software to transfer and decode the files. It doesn't implement something as simple and user friendly like USB Mass Storage (like the Olympus recorders do). Lost the software? Good luck. Unlike every other device maker that provides their software for free, Panasonic makes you pay $65 for another copy. Thanks for showing your true colors with this device, Panasonic. I'm never buying another Panasonic device ever again.
Don't waste your money August 15, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Extremely disappointed with this product. Sound quality very poor, even at highest quality setting. Too much background noise - hissing and sounds similar to water trickling in the distance. Dictation quality is okay, but overall quality should be much higher for a product of this price.
It does come with some interesting software speech to text and translation. Perhaps the inclusion of this is what inflates the price, but Panasonic should focus more on greatly improving the quality of the voice recorder in the areas of sound quality and feel (cheap, lightweight plastic.
I ended up buying the Olympus DS-40. It has a similar price, sound quality is far superior, and the overall appearance is much better.
 Best Voice Recorder August 9, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The RR-US500 is the best DVR I have purchased! For all of the features it offers it includes all of the accessories to perform them. My favorites is the recharging cradle (no more batteries to eat through!), the stereo recording mode of 33 hours (and 2x as long in monoaural), and the voice editing CD-ROM. I give it 4 stars because it was practically impossible to find in stores and online. Otherwise, I love it!
 Needs to be Mac. compatible July 29, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The recorder it's self is a nice little unit. The editing software is another story. Panasonic only makes a Windows version. That doesn't help us Mac. users.
Is there a warranty on this product. It stopped working two days ago after three weeks use.
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