Audio recorder

• Do you regularly bootleg concerts?
• Do you currently record business meetings using an analog device (such as a tape recorder)?
• Do you wish you had an easy way to archive lectures or class discussions?
• Are you in a band?

	Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB)  CNET rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Excellent sound quality; small and light; eye-catching looks; FM, line-in, and built-in mic recording; equalizer and several sound effects; USB 2.0 support; no drivers necessary in Windows XP or Mac OS X.  The bad: Limited recording options; average battery life; pricey.  Review | Check latest prices
	Archos Pocket Media Assistant PMA430 CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Unbelievable feature set; superb intuitive touch-screen interface; PDA features; built-in Wi-Fi; removable battery; genuinely helpful instruction manual.  The bad: Extremely expensive; no portrait orientation for PDA functions; no kickstand; no streaming media features; poor Wi-Fi performance; lacks slide-show mode for photos; mediocre battery life, especially for video.  Review | Check latest prices
	Cowon iAudio M3 (20GB) CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Slimmer and lighter than iPod; 20GB hard drive; records from analog line-in source, microphone, or FM tuner; full-function in-line remote with display; comes with cradle; long battery life; Mac- and PC-compatible.  The bad: No display on main chassis; ports and display live on the adapter module or the cradle; doesn't support online music stores.  Review | Check latest prices
	iRiver H320 (20GB) CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Excellent audio playback and recording quality; vibrant color interface; strong battery life; compatible with DRM-protected WMAs and subscription-based services; decent FM tuner.  The bad: Slight learning curve; photos load slowly; no simultaneous photo and music playback; controls can be confusing at first; slow start-up; no on-the-go playlist.  Review | Check latest prices

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