A digital voice recorder blends the portability of a cassette recorder with the convenience of digital storage, making it easy to transfer recordings from the device onto a computer for immediate use ...

Digital audio recorders that use solid-state digital media are a boon for professional newsgathering and field audio acquisition. (click thumbnail)Recording to a solid block of RAM means no more ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.