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Olympus WAS-331M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player

Olympus WAS-331M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player

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Brand: Olympus
Category: CE

List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $108.78
You Save: $121.21 (53%)



New (59) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $113.00

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 40 reviews
Sales Rank: 511

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 1.5 x 9

MPN: WS-331M
Model: WS-331M
UPC: 050332400481
EAN: 0050332400481
ASIN: B000P6M6GK

Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days

Features:
  • Robust and versatile digital voice recorder/MP3 player with USB PC link
  • 555 hours available recording time; 2 GB internal memory
  • Store and listen to up to 500 songs for entertainment on the go
  • Speedy USB 2.0 connectivity
  • 21-hour battery life

Accessories:

  • Olympus KA-333 Compaticord, Connects Earphone or Headphone Jack Output to Mic Input Jack
  • Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device
  • Case, CS-112 Carrying for WS-300M,
  • Olympus PA-3 Plug Adapter
  • Olympus E-99 Transcribing Headset

Similar Items:

  • Case, CS-112 Carrying for WS-300M,
  • Olympus ME-15 Microphone
  • Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device
  • Olympus ME-51S Stereo Microphone
  • Olympus - Case for digital voice recorder

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Stay organized and on the move with this high-class storage device and powerful music player. Record meetings or notes and even store large documents to bring from one computer to another. The easy USB input lets you plug the WS-331M right into the computer for fast results. Up to 500 songs can be stored and played in impressive stereo sound with track & artist name clearly displayed on the LCD. You'll never be hindered from recording audio, notes, lectures and more with an amazing 555 hours of available recording time. Nothing is faster than plugging right into the USB port on a computer to download or upload files with the WS-331M's cool USB Direct design. The unique USB Direct design means you can connect it right to the USB port on your computer and download or transfer audio, music, photos and more. Play recordings in Fast and Slow Playback mode - 50 percent faster or 50 percent slower than real time Recording Format - WMA (Windows Media Audio) Recording Media - Built-in 2 GB flash memory Recording Time - Stereo XQ Mode 35 hours 30 minutes, Stereo HQ Mode 71 hours, Stereo SP Mode 142 hours 5 minutes, HQ Mode 142 hours 5 minutes, SP Mode 279 hours 35 minutes, LP Mode 555 hours 45 minutes Input Level - -70dbv PC Interface - USB direct, 2.0 Full Speed Voice Activation - Switchable On & Off Practical Maximum - Output 70 mW Speaker - Built-in 18 mm round dynamic speaker Microphone & Earphone Jack Power Supply - One AAA battery Battery Life - Up to 21 hours OS Supported - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP & Vista Dimensions - Length 3.73 x Width 1.52 x Depth 0.43 inch (excluding protrusions) Weight - 1.66 ounces (47 grams) including battery

Amazon.com Product Description
Stay organized and on the move with the Olympus WAS-331M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player, a high-quality digital voice recorder and powerful music player. Record meetings or notes and even store large documents to bring from one computer to another. For added convenience, the device features a speedy USB connection for easy file transfers with a PC. The its speedy USB 2.0 connection, just plug the WAS-331M into an open USB port and start transferring files. Up to 500 songs can be stored and played in impressive stereo sound with track and artist name clearly displayed on the WAS-331M's easy to read LCD screen.

The WAS-331M has the ability to play recordings in fast and slow playback modes, up to 50-percent faster or 50-percent slower than real time. The unit records files in the WMA (Windows Media Audio) format, and its 2 GB of flash memory is able to capture audio recordings in the following modes: stereo XQ mode (35 hours 30 minutes), stereo HQ mode (71 hours), stereo SP mode (142 hours 5 minutes), HQ mode (142 hours 5 minutes), SP mode (279 hours 35 minutes), and LP mode (555 hours 45 minutes). Other great features include voice activated recording, and a built-in 18 mm round dynamic speaker. The device runs on one AAA battery and offers up to 21 hours of continuous battery life. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and later operating systems (including Vista), the WAS-331M measures 3.73 x 1.52 x 0.43 inches and weighs just 1.66 ounces.

What's in the Box
WS-331M digital voice recorder, USB cable, stereo earphones, one AAA alkaline battery, and instruction manual.


Customer Reviews:   Read 35 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars My Opinion   August 30, 2008
Greg Degler
2 years ago after much thought and research decided to purchase the Olympus WAS-321M DVR. I liked it so much that I bought the newest model even though the first one still works perfectly. I was surprised to fin that it has been updated in many small and useable ways making for a notably improved machine even though at first glance they look almost identical. If you read "reviews" on this item, you will hear some complaints: in general, I have NO complaints about this item, EXCEPT - and it is one that I have never seen mentioned: I really wish it had a MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL. WMA/Mp3 Music sounds as good as the source material. I bought rechargeable AAA batteries for this thing from www.all-battery.com which have worked great. In short: I LOVE THIS THING.
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4 out of 5 stars Perfect little voice recorder   August 12, 2008
Duane A. Noel (Grenada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The quality of the recording is amazing. I bought it for my classes and for meetings ...no matter where I sit, the recordings are very clear. Very asy to use. I did not purchase it for music so I have not been using it for that. This is definitely one of my better buys online.


4 out of 5 stars Good for what it is intended   August 9, 2008
J. Rafkin
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

For notes, lectures and other recording this can't be beat. The built in speaker is low quality but still can be heard. I don't use this as a music player so I can't comment on it's capability. I wish there was a way to edit individual recordings such as removing silence or unwanted parts but there is not. You can only delete the entire file.


4 out of 5 stars Olympus WAS 331M Digital Recorder   August 8, 2008
R. Allen (Gulfport, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Pretty nice piece of equipment - recorded a concert and it turned out really well - the only drawback I can see is that when turning it on/off, your hand naturally grasps the recorder - in a way where your fingers press the buttons on the other side. But...it's so small you have to put them somewhere and after a bit of self training its not that bad. I would and have recommended this recorder to friends.

Oh yeah, the Amazon price is WAY cheaper than Best Buy and other retail outlets.



5 out of 5 stars Great product   July 19, 2008
C. Ross (Montana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this to replace my cheesy MP3 player, old voice recorder, and USB thumb drive and couldn't be more pleased with it. I use it to record notes and trip reports, as a general purpose USB drive to transfer files (2 GB memory!), and to record high quality stereo from audio sources. I like the fact that it's a direct USB connection, so you can transfer files directly from Windows Explorer. The voice recordings are WMA files that Windows programs can use. The user controls, menu, and display are very nice. Check it out at http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_product.asp?id=1292. Download the instruction manual to learn more.