Sorry to ask the same boring questions on recorders.LOL.....
Thanks guys for the fast reply.The only problem I have is those small SD/memory sticks cards that the Sony uses.I was never a fan of them.
Whats wrong with the R-05 .Why is the Sony better.
Thanks again.
I've owned both. My R-05 failed (one channel of the line in is now bad) after what I deem to be not a tremendous amount of use, and all gentle as far as I can tell.
The M-10 is more solid (though the cover for the card slot is not great, though neither is the R-05's). The card slot/system is the only complaint I have with the M-10. I don't really like the micro SD cards either (and use regular SD cards in all my other devices), so had to get a pair of those.
It has 4 GB of internal memory, though I prefer to use cards.
Adjusting the levels is much easier. The wheel is great (the R-05 has buttons that go 1 increment at a time through its scale and I was never convinced that changing levels while recording didn't leave a slight noise artifact). That is smooth as silk with the M-10 and much easier to control.
The level readout is better and easier to operate effectively with.
The limiter is better.
The battery life is longer.
IMO the recorded quality is slightly better (esp. mic in). I'm not sure most would notice but I think there is a (minor) improvement.
The Sony internal mics are likely better as well, though that is often not a concern.
The R-05 is one of the better recorders but not as good yet still at almost the same price point.