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MOST crucial decision - please please help me. |
sunandoghosh
Joined: Jul 19, 2005
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MOST crucial decision - please please help me...!!!!!!!!!
WHAT I WANT:
To be able to record lectures delivered by my professor so that I can later on listen it while commuting and also make notes.
WHY I WANT:
Because our professor delivers lecture at a very very rapid pace and although it is great listening him and understanding his concepts...its so so fast that its impossible to write or make note of anything...
This creates problem because although I am able to understand everything while he teaches BUT later on I forget everything as I am unable to make any notes.
The net result is I am where I was when the classes started.
WHAT I AM THINKING:
I gave a thought to my problem very deeply and discussed with some people and the only solution that appears is TO RECORD THE ENTIRE LECTURE DAILY....so that I can make notes from it later on at my ease...
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS:
After doing a very thorough and deep analysis on net and gathering as much information as was possible for me...I concluded that I am having the following options:
A. To record the lectures using Apple iPod along with either griffin italk or belkin voice recorder.
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B. To record the lectures using Nokia mobile handset using its inbuilt microphone (or attaching some external microphone)
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C. To record the lectures using dedicated digital voice recorders such as Olympus DM-10 and DM-20, or say Panasonic RR-US006.
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D. To record the lectures using a laptop which is having inbuilt microphone or attaching the laptop with external microphone.
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E. To record the lectures using flash based MP3 player like those of transcend etc.
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F. To use dictaphone (I have never before even heard that term)
WHY I AM CONFUSED:
Because
1. I do not own personally any of the devices in all options referred above and therefore unable to make a choice which one suits my needs best
AND
2. Dont know which one would be MOST suitable for purpose of recording class lectures from a reasonable distance (say 5-10 feets away) for 3-4 hours lectures.
AND
3. Dont know which device would be MOST reliable and durable
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4. Dont know which one provides Best Value for Money as there are extra benefits associated with each device and extra costs too.
EXAMPLE:
I have heard that
# Griffin italk or Belkin Voice recorder at times may NOT record properly always (I have just heard NOT at all sure)
# Again Apple Ipod which allows extra voice recording functionality is NOT mini or shuffle so Again I dont know whether its better to have Nokia Mobile which has so many extra features as well and would cost less than Apple ipod.
# Again if Nokia Mobile is to be purchased which particular model suits my needs best.
# Or is it that dedicated digital voice recorders are best as they have one single function of digital voice recording.
And so on........................
BOTTOM LINE:
There are so so many variables involved that I am really unable to decide. This is further complicated by the fact that I have never used such gadgets and NOt sure.
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My budget is very very flexible (which means that I am ready to spend upto Indian Rs 50000 which is roughly USD $ 1000, if required).
The single most imporatnt reason I am intending to buy such a gadget is to record the class lectures daily which are normally of 3-4 hours duration and the professor and my sitting distance varies from 1 feet to 10 feets.
If i get extra features Its welcome BUT this digital voice recording feature is something which I do NOT want to be compromised.
Please suggest me out of A, B, C, D OR E what should be my ideal choice and what costs i would incur. If possible please specify the exact product number or detail or specification.
I Know I have written a very very long story and it must have tested your patience and consumed a lot of your valuable time. I genuinely and most sincerely appreciate your time and effort with me from the bottom of my heart and trust me I am really in serious trouble or else would NOT have written such a long story.
I am very anxiously awaiting the words of wisdom and valuable advice from more knowledgebale and experienced (and most importantly helpful) members here.
I am sure that someone here will be able to help me out with his advice and suggestions.
Again I express my deepest sincerest appreciation and gratitude for reading this post and possibly replying.
Please reply in detail and advice to your best as your decision may be very very crucial and infact the whole basis on which I am going to make the purchase. So please be concerned and kind.
Thanks and best of regards
Most sincerely
Sunando Ghosh
Kolkata, India
sunandoghosh (at) rediffmail (dot) com
P.s. If u wish to add anything which i might have missed or suggest differently please feel free to do so. |
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defensive
Joined: Jun 23, 2005
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WOW what a massive post 
After reading through that several times i feel that a dictophone would be your best choice for you, a very good one should cost around $200 - $400 as a maximum.
That should sort your needs, as all that you want in basic terms is to record a voice and then listen to it again & again.
You really did type everything you had there though 
Regard's
Chris
P.S. If you need more information on this product then please just ask (as you have never heard of them before  )
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Glenny
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or you could ask your proffesor if you could place a recording device next to him to record these lectures, and then any of these devices could be suitable
i use my k700 to record voices all the time
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defensive
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On 2005-08-21 19:03:07, Glenny wrote:
or you could ask your proffesor if you could place a recording device next to him to record these lectures, and then any of these devices could be suitable
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Quite true.
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On 2005-08-21 19:03:07, Glenny wrote:
i use my k700 to record voices all the time
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Thats good for you  But i don't think that your K700 can record 2-3 hours of voice which is what he wants.
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cokker
Joined: Aug 15, 2005
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Yes id go with defensive on this too, you would only kick yourself in the head if what you were recording was'nt clear!
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defensive
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On 2005-08-21 19:06:17, cokker wrote:
you would only kick yourself in the head
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Err ouch
But yes a dictophone would create high quality files and with the correct device very long (3-4hrs or more) clips of voice. This means that you would be producing high quality recordings that you could actauly use over and over again.
Regard's
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knight4led
Joined: May 27, 2004
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Get an iRiver H320 or H340. They are hard drive based MP3 players about the same price as an IPOD, but they have microphones built in and come wit a microphone that plugs in inside their box. That means no buying extra parts. Also, they record in MP3 format. If you have a PC they do not require any software, just plug them in, and they show up as USB Hard Drives and you can drag and drop files.
These things have more features than an IPOD standard and come with more accessories in the box. I don't know where you live, but they should be available somewhere near you.
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govigov
Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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there is on sure shot and inexpensive option guaranteed that you will never forget what your proffesor has taught you - Learn short hand language
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K750aye
Joined: Jul 02, 2005
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Olympus DM-10 as i use that to record my lectures, but due to ur budget i would get the DM-20 as it has more memory, all the other devices are good but recording lecutures is not there strong point
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mustafabay
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
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So what's a dictaphone. I think govigov's idea is the best, unless you have to listen to them.
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evinco
Joined: Jun 25, 2004
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I second knight4led's recommendation of an iRiver player, they're definitely quality gadgets.
One thing, you may just want to make sure you either ask the professor's permission to record, or otherwise hide the recorder , I've heard more than one story of lecturers getting mad at people "stealing" what they consider copyright (their lectures) and smashing the voice recorder on the spot! |
REO
Joined: Nov 21, 2004
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I suspect that you have A.D.D. See a specialist 
Most memory recollection in the brain, is captured by writting.
Forget recorders. Better yet pay attention in class. People like you, should be in comedy.  |
K750aye
Joined: Jul 02, 2005
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thats not fair. he asked for some help, on a decision. not to be mocked.
whats the point of sayin anything, if you ur not answering his question?
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sapporobaby
Joined: Sep 14, 2003
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Dude,
It is obvious that money is not an object so go with Defensive or get the iPod. I use my iPod for everything. I know the guys at Griffin and they make pretty good stuff. The key is to trust but verify. Before you leave the store, make sure it does what you want it to do. The phone option is a non-stater. By using a dictation device you can edit, archive, etc.... The same holds true with the iPod. People that do not have an iPod tend to knock its features but there are tons of FREE third party software out there that makes the iPod a pretty handy device.
Good luck
*edited on a Mac of course. Mac: There is no substitute*
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Wuz
Joined: Nov 01, 2002
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If duration of lecture and quality of sound are the issue, I think you have no alternative but to go for a good quality dictaphone... ask any journalist, I'm sure its what they use. |
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