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iKey Portable USB Recorder
Mon Jul 31, 2006 - 12:03 PM EDT - By Harv Laser
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Overview The Tour � Conclusion
Conclusion The iKey in its first incarnation, the one pictured and described in this review, is high on my "cool gadgets" list. It's the kind of device I've wanted for many years. Yes, there's an analog chain involved, but if you can tell the difference between an audio CD and a 256kbps MP3 file, then you have superhuman hearing.
Pros
Rip ANY audio source to high quality MP3s or WAV files
Compact, lightweight, solid build, feature-packed
Run off AC or AA batteries
Rip in real-time to virtually any USB device
Cons
Needs better metering, and monitoring jack
Requires additional cables, adapters or splitters depending on intended use
Writes MP3s with no ID3 tags (nature of the beast)
Slight lag when REC button is pressed
