Roland Edirol R-09HR

1. CNET

CNET's Donald Bell tests the Edirol R-09HR and comes away impressed. Negatives are minimal, but include its large size and the lack of a tripod mount. Bell also says the digital recorder is hard to use in low light or darkness. However, all that pales in comparison to the Edirol R-09HR's pluses, leaving Bell to conclude, "If you want a high-quality audio recorder that fits in your pocket, the Edirol R-09HR can't be beat."

Review: Edirol R-09HR, Donald Bell, Aug. 15, 2008

2. O'Reilly Digital Media

Mark Nelson compares the Edirol R-09HR to its predecessor, the Edirol R-09, and to the M-Audio MicroTrack II in this very detailed review. Though the emphasis is on using the recorders to capture music, there's plenty of information here for all users. Pluses include the fact that the Edirol R-09HR is very easy to use, and that it includes a very helpful user's manual.

Review: Review: Edirol R-09HR & M-Audio MicroTrack II, Mark Nelson, Aug. 7, 2008

3. Life123.com

Though not a review per se, this article delves into the special considerations that go into selecting a digital voice recorder for use with Mac computers and the Mac OS. Among the recommendations made, the Edirol R-09HR is called a great pick for those who need the best quality recordings.

Review: Buying a Mini Voice Recorder for a Mac, Dachary Carey

4. Amazon.com

Nearly every one of the dozens of users who have posted here to date give the Edirol R-09HR at least 4 out of 5 stars, and the overwhelming majority give it a perfect score. Most of the reviews here are longer and more detailed than other user reviews.

Review: Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder, Contributors to Amazon.com