Gifts for Writers: Olympus Digital Voice Recorder
There are many occasions when it is inconvenient to pull out a notebook or a word processor to take note of some significant, but fleeting ideas. A digital voice recorder can at such times save the day — and the ideas. This device is also nearly indispensible during in-person interviews.
In my search for a recorder, I discovered that Olympus nearly rules the market, with an array of models with different features at different price points. Almost anyone can find a suitable recorder for his or her favorite writer, a gift certain to be appreciated. They are easy to find: I bought mine at Radio Shack.
I have relied on my Olympus — model VN3100PC, by the way — on many occasions: an interview a couple of weeks ago, quick observations as I moved from place to place during a rapid travel tour, longer and more thoughtful cmmentary late at night when I was too tired to write.
I recommend purchase also of a small cell phone case, perhaps with room for spare batteries and an eyelet of some sort that will accept a clasp [I'll explain why in my next Gifts post].
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