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Olympus VN-8500 PC Dictation Machine with DNS.
- Speech recognition software included to convert speech to text. (Dragon software not MAC compatible).
- 2.9 x 2.9cm full dot matrix display.
- Built-in memory 1GB.
- Voice activated.
- Recording time 421 hours.
- 3 recording qualities.
- Dictation and conference recording modes.
- Slow/fast playback.
- A to B repeat function.
- 5 folders.
- Built-in microphone and speaker.
- Headphone and microphone sockets.
- Integrated speaker.
- Can be used as a mass storage device.
- WMA files can be transferred and played.
- Connects to PC (kit included).
Includes:
- USB cable and Naturally Speaking V10 voice recognition software.
General information:
- Weight 66g.
- Size H10.8, W3.9, D1.68cm.
- Batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 4545350 030469.
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Customer Reviews
OlympusOlympus VN-8500 PC Dictation Machine with DNS.
Customer reviews & ratings (7)
Overall Rating
57%would recommend to a friend
(4 of 7)
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Speech recognition software included to convert speech to text.2.9 x 2.9cm full dot matrix display.Built-in memory 1GB.Voice activated.Recording time 421 hours.3 recording qualities.Dictation and conference recording modes.Slow/fast playback.A to B repeat function.5 folders.Built-in microphone and speaker.Headphone and microphone sockets.Integrated speaker.Can be used as a mass storage device.WMA files can be transferred and played.Connects to PC (kit included).Includes:USB cable and Naturally Speaking V10 voice recognition software.General information:Weight 66g.Size H10.8, W3.9, D1.68cm.Batteries required 2 x AAA (included).Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 4545350 030469.Customer reviews & ratings (7)
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Overall Rating
57%would recommend to a friend
(4 of 7)
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10 May 2012
Don't Buy If You Have A MAC
By Lucy
from UK
Overall Rating
Recommend to a friend? No
"We checked - it said it was compatible, but it is not. When we called Olympus they told me that you can plug the dictaphone into the computer and download the sound files (which you then cannot listen to on the MAC) but the Dragon software does not work, you have to buy the industry version.
The recorder has good sound quality, and you can play it at twice the speed, although sometimes I would just like to fast forward it!
Pretty easy to use. But if you have a MAC buy the one without the software."
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03 April 2012
Dictation Machine
By Paul
from Berkshire
Overall Rating
Recommend to a friend? Yes
"The VN8500 is a very good piece of kit. I have been using it to record some meetings to save having to take extensive notes and I have been surprised how well it picks up all the voices. Play back is easy and transferring files to the PC is also very simple. I did download a file converter to convert to MP3 but otherwise it works brilliantly.
As for the transcription software, once you install it, you have to read a defined passage into the software so it can learn your voice and hence transcribe the files. I have not tried this yet as I have not had the time, so can't comment, but am not sure just how good this will be."
As for the transcription software, once you install it, you have to read a defined passage into the software so it can learn your voice and hence transcribe the files. I have not tried this yet as I have not had the time, so can't comment, but am not sure just how good this will be."
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
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14 March 2012
Best Product Out
By Declan
from medway
Overall Rating
Recommend to a friend? No
"it is very light weight and easy to use its very good for a company and how it is able to be used."
Age:17 or under
Gender:Male
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
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02 December 2011
Good recorder iffy software
By Callum
Overall Rating
Recommend to a friend? Yes
"I use this mainly for focus group research. It records really well and transfers easily to PC.
I bought it based on the Dragon transcribing software that it is bundelled with. This was not worth it. It took forever to set up then didnt even get close to transcribing the conversation.
So my advice is that as a dictaphone it is fine but bont be too hopefully about the Dragon software."
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
+2points
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08 November 2011
Disappointing
By Andrew
from Manchester
Overall Rating
Recommend to a friend? No
"I bought it specifically because I don't like typing but it was transcribing things I did not say. Very disappointing"
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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