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Coby CXR190-2G Digital Voice Recorder with Integrated Speakers

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Coby CXR190-2G Digital Voice Recorder with Integrated Speakers

(8 customer reviews)

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DH-CXR1902G

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Record computer-ready dictation, lectures or interviews with Coby's voice-activated digital recorder. 2 GB of integrated flash memory let you record up to 270 hours of audio, with 4 recording quality modes and omni-directional microphone for optimal audio pickup. Play back your recording via built-in high-output speaker, or plug in your headphones for private listening. An integrated USB port makes it fast and easy to transfer your recorded files to a computer. Audio transcoding software for Microsoft XP or higher included. Features: 2 GB integrated flash memory provides up to 270 hours of recording time. microSD card slot allows for extended recording time (card not included). Voice-activated recording system. 4 recording-quality modes. Integrated omni-directional microphone. High-output speaker. Time/date display. 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. 3.5mm microphone jack for optional external microphones. USB port for fast file transfers. Audio transcoding software included (requires Microsoft XP/2000 or newer). Requires 2 x AAA batteries (not included) What's in the Box. Stereo Earphones. USB Cable

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Product Details

Product Length:	0.0 inches
Product Width:	0.0 inches
Product Height:	0.0 inches
Product Weight:	0.4 pounds
Package Length:	10.4 inches
Package Width:	6.1 inches
Package Height:	1.6 inches
Package Weight:	0.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 8 reviews

Features

2 GB integrated flash memory provides up to 270 hours of recording time
microSD card slot allows for extended recording time (card not included)
Voice-activated recording system
4 recording-quality modes
Integrated omni-directional microphone

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 3.0

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30 of 34 found the following review helpful:

Quality Audio but Struggle with Digital Files Nov 01, 2011 By Celest Guardian
I took a chance on this audio recorder for a college project requiring recorded audio. I wanted a quality recorder but didn't want to pay well around $100 for it so I found this recorder.

Pros:
- Good Audio Quality: picks up background noise which may or may not be good for your situation, just a think to know about this recorder
- Compact Size
- Button Lock Feature: you can turn on a switch which will make all buttons unusable so your don't accidentally delete your files when carrying the recorder around. For me, I really love this feature, since deleting files done with about three button presses, if the device turns on accidentally that could be a problem without this feature.
- Comes with headphones, built in microphone and external speaker for playback! (Watch out some you have to buy a microphone separate or offer no playback of audio at all.)
- USB connector

Cons:
- Digital Audio Files: saves audio as a WAV not MP3, no alternatives are available. Platform problems, Lag time is extreme.
- No physical On/Off switch. You turn it on by pressing >, which I don't mind but in order to turn it off, you have to click mode once, then >, and then it waits 60 seconds to turn off. It's a pain and I'd rather just turn it off myself.
- Runs on 2 AAA batteries... it connects to the computer but it does it through a connecting cord, I would have preferred an internal lithium battery I could charge because it seems like it is going to take a lot of batteries. That could go either way though, lithium batteries hard hard to replace so having it run on batteries could make it last longer in the long run. It's more of a personal preference for me.

Major Problem: The recorder's software lags my Mac to the point almost nothing will work. It does not recognize my Windows PC at all after about 10 minutes of waiting. When I have 1, 1 minute file on the device it took around 5-10 minutes on a Mac with an i5 processor and 4GB RAM. I work with 3D graphics programs and large photoshop files and this system almost lags it more than those do. That is a major problem that makes using the digital audio very difficult mainly because the files take forever to load! You need extreme patience with this device for to get the digital files to open & save on your computer but it can be done.

Tips for dealing with the digital file problem:

(1) Make sure the usb connector is actually attached completely, one time the part attached to the unit wasn't connected all the way, the side that connects to the unit falls out easily so place it somewhere it won't move.

(2) Use a Mac over a PC, I still haven't been able to get it to work with a PC. If your only option is a PC... make sure you have plenty of time to get the files because it might take a very long time for it to realize it has been installed on the computer.

(3) If using a Mac, when the device shows up on the screen, I had to click it, then it takes forever to load, click into the folder, wait again, then finally drag the file to my desktop. Make sure you click into the next part if it is done loading because each section took awhile to load for me.

(4) When opening on a Mac, open with Quick Time instead of iTunes. It crashed iTunes for me and you might lose what you are working on. I finally was able to get it working with iTunes but it was a pain and Quick Time opens the WAV file with no almost no wait time.

3 of 3 found the following review helpful:

Wouldn't buy this again Mar 13, 2012 By Cathy Ferret
This is small and compsct, but it works perfectly well. The onky downside is that it does not come with batteries - you need to purchase AAA size batteries separately. Other than that, it works perfectly well for the price.
The only complaint I have is that the software supplied with it DOES NOT work - I get a meessage aying that the file waveOut.ocx is missing or invalid. I have tried contacing the manufacturer tech support, but never got a reply. I wouldn't buy this again.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Colby CXR190-2G Digital Voice Recorder w/Intergrated Speakers Jan 08, 2012 By Mary Spalding "mom00"
I was very pleased with the voice recorder I ordered. It was everything the ad claimed it to be. From the description all the way to the ease of operation. I would recommend this recorder to anyone who is looking for such a device, you need not spend x amount of money when you could purchase this brand and get pretty much the same quality merchandise..

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Excellent recorder Feb 27, 2012 By Blesson Mathew
I can play back with great sound because of the built in speaker. Excellent piece of equipment. I recommend it if you are looking for compact recorder.

Service disappointment May 10, 2012 By NeedTools
I have had Coby products before but never called Customer Service before.

Setup could not be accessed, so all this device could do was make a single recording that would be overwritten at next use.
I called the number provided that was supposed to be good Mon-Fri until 9pm est. The recording said it closed at 5:30pm est.

The next day I got someone who could not talk to me without collecting my phone number first. Since I can't get to a Post Office but have stamps that were bought for me at a grocery store, I just wanted to know how much postage would be needed to return item to address on the warranty slip. I need to purchase another one immediately, but figured they could fix this one and donate it somewhere. I waas told they are not a post office. The person I spoke to never even asked what was wrong with their product.
Anyway, I can donate it to a food bank yard sale with description of problem and recommended price of 50 cents.

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