Customer Reviews:
 functional but durability remains in question January 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This DS 2300 recorder has all the functionality needed for frequent voice file creation. Importantly one can rewind and record over the file without creating a new file, a feature not available with some other models.
My concern is what happens with the flimsy power and hold switches that need to be slid back and forth before or after use. My last Olympus recorder, a different model, continued to work fine but the hold switch broke. Frequent replacement of batteries was required to continue to use it. The future destiny of this DS2300 is likely, I fear to be the same; perhaps this guarantees the need for a replacement in a year or two.
 Not up to par October 21, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Based on the high specs and the high price, I assumed that this was a professional machine. However, other digital recorders I have had, which cost a quarter of the price, put out a much better sound straight out of its small speaker. Despite the advanced technology of being able to download these recordings into the computer, no amount of adjustment would improve the sound so that it replicated the original recording. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone wanting quality sound.
 Great for attorneys September 22, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This voice recorder is great for attorneys. Our firm used to use the DS-30, but since it has been discontinued, we have moved to the DS-2300. You can learn to use the basics in a matter on minutes. The controls are easier to use since the voice recorder is slightly larger than the DS-30. A great buy! Caveat: you have to buy a new transcription kit so the foot pedal will work from your old DS-30.
Do Not Buy This Recorder! September 20, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am a professional musician- and this recorder has provided the absolute worst recording sound I have ever heard! I get better quality with the little small cassette tapes in a cheap handheld.
The sound is fuzzy and garbled, even with the external microphone I bought, and even talking is hard to hear. Don't waste your money on this.
Fine product. September 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a beautifully conceived product -- works perfectly with a group in conference. One caviot however is that it took two previous replacements to get one where the earphone jack would work -- even the last one needs some jiggling to make contact with both channels. It's not about stereo, it's about hearing properly for editing. Editing by transferring the files to the computer is an easy alternative since the computer's speakers or earphone jack can provide clear sound on both channels. Result of a week's worth of intense meetings -- Our clients will be purchasing their own recorders -- as the price for value received is indisputably a bargain.
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