Digital Transcription recorders - need feedback

[critters]

I've heard repeatedly that voice recognition "isn't there yet." Still, digital is the way the world is flying, with internet transcription and the works.

I know more about players; Express Scribe was MOST unsatisfactory, and wouldn't play DSS files. Company support was extremely poor. Gear Player cost money, but it played everything with no problem. Customer service was EXCELLENT, and a free trial was available on their website.

[Catty1]

Hi, critters...these are recorders that also play back...except the software is INSIDE the recorder, and they will download a Word doc into a PC or a flash drive.

Then upload into a Mac.

The brands I am looking at are Panasonic and maybe Sony.

Will check the Net later for independent customer reviews.

Thanks!