Digital Voice Recorder Price Guide

Purchasing a digital voice recorder is just like purchasing any other electronic device; prices range from everyman affordability to executive expensive, all based on the features included on the device. But the wide range of prices also means every shopper can find a digital voice recorder to suit both one's needs and pocketbook; here, we'll take a look at some popular brands, their price points, and included features.

Olympus W-10 Digital Voice Recorder

This most affordable digital voice recorder, at $45, comes from one of the most trusted DVR brands, and it has some fancy features for the price. With a built-in digital camera, 16MB of memory allowing 45 to 180 minutes of audio recording, and a USB port for easy downloading, you're going to get the most bang for less than fifty bucks.

Octave Multipod 5-in-1

Octave's $139.99 Multipod 5-in-1 is just what it claims to be - a video recorder, a digital camera, a voice recorder, a webcam, and a 128MB storage drive. This DVR can capture about an hour's worth of audio and 12 minutes of video, easily downloadable with its USB port.

Sony IC Recorder ICD

With two models, one at $199.95 with software or $149.95 without, and one at $299.95 with software and $249.95 without, the Sony IC digital voice recorder is one of the market's high-end models - and it has some high-end features. Included are two to five hours of recording time, file conversion and continuous playback options, and, with the more expensive model, a removable memory stick.