The olympus vn-120pc is an ideal recorder for students, business professionals, or any users who want to record memos, song ideas, shopping lists, and other notes. The vn-120pc fits in the palm of your hand and features 16 mb built-in flash memory, and an easy-to-navigate jog dial and file storage system. This device offers a maximum of 120 minutes of recording time in long-play mode through its usb interface, which lets you quickly free up space on the recorder by transferring files directly to your pc to edit, email or archive. The vn-120pcs three recording modes include hq, which offers the best quality and 43 minutes of recording time; sp, which is slightly less crisp but provides 65 minutes of recording time; and lp, which offers the maximum 120 minutes of storage. Your recordings are stored in three folders and organized by date or subject. Each folder holds up to 100 messages for a total of 300 stored messages. This device enables you to delete one message at a time or an entire folder for a more efficient cleanup. The easy to read lcd display allows you to monitor remaining record time, the date and time, play mode, microphone sensitivity and battery status. Voice activation mode enables hands-free recording. Messages can be recorded via the built-in condenser microphone, or an external microphone plugged into the 3.5 Mm microphone jack. (External mic not included). Play back can be heard through the built-in speaker or headphones plugged into the 3.5 Mm headphone jack for private listening. (Headphones not included). Features: 120 minutes of recording time. Three sound quality settings (hq/sp/lp). Three folders for organizing and storing notes. Up to 100 messages per folder. Lcd shows remaining record time, date and time, and battery status. Voice-activation mode. Play mode. Easy to use jog dial for quick navigation through folders and options. Metal clip. Customizable alarm. External earphone jack for private listening and external microphone jack. Erase one message at a time or an entire folder at once. Fast playback (30x faster than real time).