recorder fetched

Ordered a Sony solid state digital recorder, the ICDSX750D, from Dell. Much cheaper than buying from Sony...

This will prove very useful while auditing complex IT courses.

I'll also use it in the car for quick voice notes.

I think it will be handy during asteroid occultations, RASC Council meetings, and long all-nighter observing sessions.

It looks like it will be astronomer-friendly with the amber display. I particularly like that it uses standard batteries (unlike my old trusty Voice-It VT-180). Most impressive however is the final "D" in the model number: that means it comes with Dragon software...

I was told, on July 15, it was "slightly backordered."

I would have had it before the beginning of August if Purolator hadn't royally screwed things up...