I've been using the device as a replacement for an older model (even Olympus), which has yet suffered. It is used as a pure work through mnemonic in the car and later. At this procedure I got used to for many years and it has proven successful (can virtually forget anything). The device is therefore not used in full functionality, I therefore can not vote. As a "voice recorder" but it's good. The speech intelligibility (though used only in the car while driving) is very good. The one-hand operation (a must for me) is top (as in the past also, must I hardly get used). How long will the batteries has yet to be seen. All in all, a simple but apparently pretty solid device. A backlit display (possibly by pressing a button or only for the first 5 seconds of switching on) that would have been nice, what in the price range but probably should not be expected. First impression good!