Product Description

Through the years Olympus has contributed many creative and exciting products and put them in the hands of consumers around the globe. And in doing so, Olympus has been the pioneer behind a number of technological and design innovations that enable people to see and hear the world in ways never before thought possible. Olympus. Nothing's impossible.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20013 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Olympus
• Model: 148075
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.50" w x 7.25" l, 2.10 pounds

Features

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Customer Reviews

too much velcro and not enough clips
I got this case for my WS-320M, which I've been wearing around my neck like a MP3 player.

The material of the case seems to be genuine leather (or really good vinyl) and brushed felt. It looks good = professional looking.

I've enclosed what I hope are representative pictures of this case. All the buttons of the recorder are accessible. Even when the flap is closed, the microphone/headphone jacks are available, as are the REC/STOP/PLAY buttons. If the 2 tiny holes on top of the recorder are apertures for the built-in microphone, you should indeed be able to record with the flap of the case closed as well. There is a little cushion portion embedded as a part of the case that pushes gently against the "HOLD" button on the side of the recorder. Not only does this prevent the recorder from jostling around, but was probably designed to prevent accidental release of the "HOLD" button. However, since the HOLD button is meant to slide down (away from the microphone) for it to be released, if the recorder was accidently pulled out of the case, the resulting friction would actually unlock the "HOLD" button.

The belt loop is an adjustable velcro. I would have preferred a sewn-on belt loop (so the case cannot come off the belt accidently) or a nice stiff clip (for easy access), or even a riveted snap button, but this seems to be a poor compromise between the options. Most of this opinion of mine is probably based on my bias against in velcro in general - they seem to be just weak enough to cause problems at the most inopportune times.

The case is closed shut with another velcro strap,

All in all, it seems to be designed to merely protect the surface of the recorder during transport. Or, being able to put it on your belt AFTER everything else (line-in MIC, headphone, recording/playing) is set up. The relative inaccessibility of the buttons when the recorder is inside the case (mainly due to very small buttons), as well as the case not being very conducive to acting as a stand, would lead me to suggest that it is not very functional to record with the recorder inside the case. The case seems to be better for carrying around in your pocket, and whipping it out for the bystanders to admire the case prior to revealing the recorder.

My bias lies in that I like to use it as an MP3 player, and I wear it around my neck by commandeering a strap/loop from a flash drive. Placing the recorder on your belt will create more opportunities for the earphone/mic to fall out from the waving of arms and such.

I think a better choice would have been one of the cheaper generic cell phone cases that clip on to your belt.

On one positive note, I believe this is the first time that I was the first reviewer for anything from Amazon. Woo Hoo!

Very Functional
This case is a great purchase. It is very soft and it eliminates the accidental touch of the hold button. I like it b/cuz it's small and you can still record/playback w/out removing it from the case.

A case of a good case
I want way toolong without this case. I hate to even say what I was using and was very impressed at the usability - considerations built into this thing. - Kent