Sony Continues to Improve USB ICD-series Voice Recorder Line

Sony has added new members to their ICD voice recorder family, the UX200, UX300 and UX300F. Sony's line of voice recorders have always been top-notch. Providing many features and great quality, the ICD line always competes in the digital dictation device market. Sony's nearest cousin, the UX81 used a built USB plug and wielded a clumsy cap. This model improves upon the old with a convenient flip-out plug in its place. There's also a bump in size to the LCD display. Other features such as built-in speaker, stero microphone and great noise reduction remain. You are able to adjust playback speeds to 21 different levels perfect for transcribing at your exact pace.

When connected to your computer the recorder converts to a flash drive. The UX200 and UX300 both store their files in MP3 format. The only real difference between the two models is the storage capacity. The UX200 comes with 2GB, and the UX300 sports 4GB, enough for 1072 hours of recordings. The UX300F model includes an FM tuner as well. The recorders should ship in December but prices have not been released. Expect them to cost between $99 and $149 if current trends hold.