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Customer Reviews of RipFlash PLUS 128MB Digital MP3 Player with Voice Recorder

Windows-Only, Faulty Software
I bought this gadget to record school talks. I'd bet Pogo <
>is full of good sound engineers, but not-so-good software <
>ones. <
> <
>Pros: <
> - good voice recording quality, even in bad environments <
> - relatively nice user interface, once you learn it. <
> - resistant (I don't use it that much, though) <
> <
>Cons: <
> - it's Windows only. I don't really understand Pogo's decision <
> to make their own driver. The only interaction the gadget <
> needs from a computer is uploading/downloading files. The <
> evident solution is to make the device an USB drive. Instead, <
> the RipFlash obligues you to install (faulty) software, <
> while precluding its usage from Macs or open-sourced OS. <
> - software is faulty: when installing the driver, you should <
> expect your PC to crash. Reboot and things typically will <
> work, curiously. <
> - AAA batteries is the wrong solution. I'd love to be able to <
> recharge this gadget from an USB plug. <
> - when running out of batteries, it should alarm you. Losing <
> part of an important talk because you didn't realize the <
> batteries have just died is a terrible experience.

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Outstanding product and unsophisticated interface
Functioning as it was intended, as a recorder and player, this product is OUTSTANDING. When recording, one has to remember that the sound level that one is putting in is the one that one gets out: so when using a microphone in the "line-in" -- one has to make certain that one is using a mic (which PoGo sells -- an excellent one at that) which has an adjustable sound sensitivity function. I used RipFlash Plus, with the mic, to record speeches and the sound quality and clarity is really astounding. <
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>Where this product loses a star is in its user-friendliness: it is not a product which shines as something which is either elegant or intuitive (much like a Mercedes motor in a Model T Ford). And with a little bit of patience and ingenuity (such as renaming files using Windows, outside of the software interface), it is definitely a product which one can work with. I highly recommend it for someone who wants to do what it really shines at: recording into Mp3. <
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>There was one reviewer who spoke about converting the Mp3 files to WMA files for saving space -- but at equal bit rates, the WMA were actually LARGER -- besides which, most techies will tell you that when converting from one compressed format to another, one is going to lose quality <
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>BTW, have a look at PoGo's site and you will be surprised at the pricing advantage there

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BUYER BEWARE!!!!!
I received this product as a Christmas gift. Less than 6 months later, the case began to crumble. The device was never dropped or abused in any way - quite frankly it was only used 2 or 3 times to record attached via line in to a sound board. I had been really impressed with the product until having to deal with Pogo Tech support regarding replacing the item. I was basically told I was a liar and the damage would only occur if the device was abused. I was talked down to, demeaned and they refused to budge on a $15 repair charge. I do not recommend purchasing a product from Pogo unless you consider it a disposable product, not an investment.