These two recorders may look much the same, but the one with the "ID" at the end of its name uses
fingerprint scanning for security, as well as password protection. Here are the features they have in
common:
They're both black with silver buttons and say "OLYMPUS" across the top.
Plus:
SLIDE SWITCH OPERATION
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity,
assuming you use those features to BE more productive, not just more lazy.
DSS PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE
DSS Player Pro software provides direct recording to your PC (which means you can use the
recorder as a microphone) , automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings
via email, and much more. Dictation, however, is still up to you.
THREE PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
Provides customized functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be
programmed for additional functionality and flexibility. Unlike previously, there is no need to purchase a
separate admin kit to program these. These three are named "beauty," "strange," and "up."
MEMORY AND STORAGE
Supports SD and Micro SD, dual Memory Cards. It comes with the latter; you have to purchase the former.
(Hey, you want everything for free?)
DEVICE LOCK FUNCTION WITH PASSWORD
Lock or password protect your files to keep them safe and secure. Or away from prying eyes. (Some
people just can't mind their own business, you know?)
MULTI-FUNCTION CRADLE
Recharges the Ni-MH battery pack, allows hands-free recording, and provides for fast and easy
uploading/downloading of data to your PC. If you work in a windy environment, it's also an excellent
paperweight while it's sitting on your desk
HIPAA-COMPLIANT
Supports encryption and decryption of dictation files, allowing them to be sent over the Internet without
worrying about some rule-bound accrediting agency coming after you.
Some particularly nice features:
Here are the stats on the battery life and recording/playback times for all you detail-oriented folk:
BATTERY LIFE
RECORDING TIME
NEW IN THE DS5000 SERIES (compared to the DS4000)
R5 PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE
The DSS Player Pro software that comes with the recorder has a host of convenient features, among them:
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
fingerprint scanning for security, as well as password protection. Here are the features they have in
common:
They're both black with silver buttons and say "OLYMPUS" across the top.
Plus:
SLIDE SWITCH OPERATION
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity,
assuming you use those features to BE more productive, not just more lazy.
DSS PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE
DSS Player Pro software provides direct recording to your PC (which means you can use the
recorder as a microphone) , automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings
via email, and much more. Dictation, however, is still up to you.
THREE PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
Provides customized functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be
programmed for additional functionality and flexibility. Unlike previously, there is no need to purchase a
separate admin kit to program these. These three are named "beauty," "strange," and "up."
MEMORY AND STORAGE
Supports SD and Micro SD, dual Memory Cards. It comes with the latter; you have to purchase the former.
(Hey, you want everything for free?)
DEVICE LOCK FUNCTION WITH PASSWORD
Lock or password protect your files to keep them safe and secure. Or away from prying eyes. (Some
people just can't mind their own business, you know?)
MULTI-FUNCTION CRADLE
Recharges the Ni-MH battery pack, allows hands-free recording, and provides for fast and easy
uploading/downloading of data to your PC. If you work in a windy environment, it's also an excellent
paperweight while it's sitting on your desk
HIPAA-COMPLIANT
Supports encryption and decryption of dictation files, allowing them to be sent over the Internet without
worrying about some rule-bound accrediting agency coming after you.
Some particularly nice features:
- Excellent sound. The Olympus uses the DSS2 (or DSS Pro) speech standard, so the audio is
crystal clear. (It had better be for this price, no?) - The Player Pro software is almost infinitely customizable, so you can set it up just the way you want
it. - The controls include "smart" buttons like those on your cell phone, and all controls are very intuitive:
they do just exactly what you would think they would. (Great for the technologically challenged.) - You can set the software to check automatically for both soft- and firmware updates on the Internet.
No more wondering if you have the latest version. - If you use Outlook, you can set up the email function just by telling the Player Pro software that's
what you use. It goes and finds all your settings, and configures the email function for you. - Allows you to insert verbal comments for the transcriptionist (or just for general-venting purposes),
and they're searchable. - It has a BIG FAT "ERASE" BUTTON right on the front. No scrolling through menu trees when you
deeply regret having begun this recording. - Dual memory support using both an SD and a microSD card. It comes with just the micro, but if you
get yourself an 8 GB SD card, you've got yourself 1293 hours of recording time. Just think: you
could skip the office altogether, lie in bed and record for a week, then email it in.
Here are the stats on the battery life and recording/playback times for all you detail-oriented folk:
BATTERY LIFE
RECORDING TIME
NEW IN THE DS5000 SERIES (compared to the DS4000)
- Better sound quality with the second-generation QP (quality play) mode
- Fiile encryption/decryption (good for espionage)
- SD and microSD cards (dual memory support)
- Optional barcode scanner (for medical charts, legal files, and grocery-store use)
- Power jack for AC adaptor
- Large LCD screen with support for multiple languages (will not play YouTube videos)
- USB microphone with full duplex speaker
- Up to 32 index marks per file
- Programmable buttons can be set up by the user
- 2 modes of playback: fast and slow (you were expecting....what? "glacial" and "faster-than-
lightning"?) - Faster rate of transfer from the recorder to the PC
- Password locking of files
R5 PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE
The DSS Player Pro software that comes with the recorder has a host of convenient features, among them:
- Backup of downloaded Dictation (Windows only).
- Automatic transmission of downloaded dictation and/or transcribed documents to addresses
specified through e-mail and FTP (Windows only). - Customization of recorder functions
- Encryption of folders (and the dictations they contain)
- Direct recording into software
- Importing recorded files from a phone or handheld device
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- DS-5000 Digital Voice Recorder
- microSD card
- SDD Player Pro DM
- USB cradle
- Rechargeable battery pack
- Instruction Manual and Quick Reference Guide
- Warranty card
- AC adapter
- USB cable
- Case
- Pleasant thoughts and good wishes
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Olympus DS5000 Digital Recorder
List price $449.99
List price $449.99
Olympus DS5000ID Digital Recorder
List price $549.99
List price $549.99