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Strengths: Very small, simple controlls, PC compatable, good sound, large memory capacity(256MB), plays MP3s , doubles as a flash-drive.
Weaknesses: ambient noise pickup, battery life/poor battery indicator
Summary: 2006-05-04 15:50:04 Big performance form a tiny recorder. I chose it partially because it had 250MB of built-in memory(the most among it's price range). The best part about this recorder is how easily it connects and works with my PC. It simply separates from the battery and plugs into my USB port like a flash drive(can also be used as one). No need for a pointless docking station (it would never sit there anyway), and I didn't need to install any program in order to use it.
Transferring and organizing class lectures on my PC is a breeze.
Another plus is that it doubles as an MP3 player. I tested out it's "music mode" and it worked very well. The EQ is adjustable and the "SRS/WOW" features really did enhance the sound.
As for recording, it works quite well. I haven't had experience with other recorders, so I can't compare. The 2 built-in mics are sensitive and pick up well, almost too well. Ambient noise is sometimes heard, like the hum of an AC unit. Otherwise, the lecture recordings are quite clear.
Unfortunately, I found some issues with the battery life. It uses only 1AAA, so you can't expect much life when using High Quality settings or playing MP3s.
A big problem for me is the battery life meter. It flat out sucks (only indicates full or low, no between). It appeared full at the beginning of a lecture, however after 7 min, it began to flash and count down before finally cutting-off. I had no battery on me and so I was stuck with nothing.
Besides the battery meter issue, the WS-300M has served me well. The great design, large memory and simplicity make this a great buy. I definitely recommend it.
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