Olympus VP-10 Voice Recorder with 4GB, PCM/WMA/MP3, USB, Voice Activated Recording, Black

Lightweight and overall very good . I use this to record notes while I'm driving. The pull-to-record button is a bit awkward to use, but the scheme makes sense (you need something you won't toggle accidentally), and I've figured out a way to hold the recorder such that I keep both hands on the steering wheel and use my thumb to turn recording on/off. My biggest gripes are the plastic construction (which doesn't feel very sturdy at all) and the use of what must be the world's smallest 5-way control button (OMG).Pro tip: the Hermitshell Travel EVA Case (ASIN B01KC8O6T0) fits this recorder perfectly, with a space that also perefctly fits a short USB-A to USB-C adapter cable. (AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Gen1 Female Adapter Cable, ASIN B01GGKYXVE). The case is almost like a hard case in terms of stiffness, and the combination is very small and lightweight.

This is a fine voice recorder! Most of the features are common sense to use. The manual is very easy to read and understand. If you have never used an Olympus recorder it might be a little harder to get use to the recorder. I use an array of recorders for my job from pro HD recorders with price ranges from $300.00 to $400.00 all the way down to this recorder. If I am recording voice in a meeting I usually use the Olympus VP-10, because of its one click to record switch. Also, the Balance feature and noise suppression features are handy as well! For the price you can not go wrong!

For the size you can't beat the quality and ease of use. The best feature is how you turn on the recording. Its a switch and not a button. You can leave the recorder on HOLD, so no buttons or setting get changed while in your pocket. When its time to record, you just flip the record switch and it automatically turns on and start recording, if HOLD was already set, when you started the recording it remains on. The USB that is built into the device means you can download your recordings to your computer without cords. The microphones are at the top and are very sensitive. Great sound quality!

I bought the VP-10 because as a journalist I need to record interviews at trade shows. I like that it is small and about the size of a thick pen. After over a year of use it is still working fine and the battery (that can be replaced) is still charging. Previously, I bought a no-name brand digital recorder which I returned after it didn't work after a month.I like it overall except you have to be careful because the buttons are so small to make sure the recorder is recording. Also, you have to make sure that that you press "OK to charge" when you plug it into a USB charger, or outlet because it will not charge if you are using it as storage.It is easy to listen to files from a computer or by plugging in a headset. There are many settings and it takes a while to figure out the best settings for the room. Although it has filter to take out pocket rustling, since I don't have pockets I connected to purse and the purse movement made rustling sounds.It costs more than the no-name brand digital recorders but is worth the price. Because the VP-10 is light and works well, I recommend it.

Small simple to use - built well also records in stereo comes with a rechargeable battery and the battery is a common AAA cell so replacement is not a problem - recording quality is quite good - would recommend to anyone..

I've owned at least a dozen pocket recorders, and this is my 3rd Olympus-- so I was prepared for terrible instructions and non-intuitive operation -- but this is the worst one yet.Opened the box an hour ago. Cannot set the date and time. The tiny instruction manual printed in microscopic type suggests it will happen like magic when you put the battery in. It didn't. Took battery out, waited, actually saw the date-time change display (once)! CANNOT get the up/down/OK button to let me change it correctly. Suddenly it says it's saving the setting.Why? I CANNOT find a way to get back and correct it. I refuse to use a recorder that has the wrong date and time in it.Went online for help at Olympus site. NO MANUAL, NO FAQs, NO NOTHING at the Olympus site. Read a notice to register the product to get help. Tried that. THE REGISTRATION PAGE CRASHES!Trying to work through menus on the recorder, just find myself at random places. No way to get to the setup menu.No help online anywhere that I can find. I will try one more time in the morning. If I can't get it to work, it's going back to Amazon.Apologize for the capital letters. But I'm really angry at having my time and money wasted.

It's adequate. The sound is good. After two years, the spring clip has broken off which means it tends to slip out of my shirt pocket if I forget it. The Record button has gotten a bit worn so I doubt it will last another year. Wish I got a bit better durability for the relatively high price for this.But other than that, I still use it. The menu is a little touchy.

First let me say that I've only just set this up and will add more about performance once I've used it for a while. Setup was SO easy, with good directions and everything working as expected (unusual these days). I wonder if the chap who had difficulty with setup had a defective unit; I'm not nimble with electronics, but this setup was a breeze. I was delighted that this VP-10 came with a charged Ni-MH battery, so I was up and running in 10 minutes. I bought this primarily to carry around and record notes about family history for my grandbaby on the spur of the moment, so the form factor and features are perfect for this purpose. I shopped for days until I found the perfect recorder for my needs; I think this is it. As I said, I'll add more later, but I expect good reliability. I used Olympus recorders in the past, including using them for recording hundreds of hours of telephone interviews for my dissertation. I needed to trust the recorder, and Olympus never failed me. More to follow. . .