Topic: Sony PCM-M10 or the Olympus LS-11

[GreatGig]

Sorry to resurrect this thread 'from the grave' but as it's been sometime since anything further was added, I wondered if there were any further opinions regarding the subject matter? I am about to buy a recorder and have pretty much decided it will be one of these two. I want a predominately stealth device, so like the size and weight of the LS-11 I also like the recessed gain control and SD card as opposed to a Micro SD, like the M10. It seems the build quality is better too. I appreciate the M10 seems to be the current taper of choice, but 12 months have passed so has anyone warmed to the LS-11 anymore?

Thanks

[F.O.Bean]

Go w/ the M10!

[jbell]

Go w/ the M10!

[F.O.Bean]

I LOVE my Sony M10 so much, I bought a second one a few days ago Now I have a red and black M10

[darktrain]

M10 is probably the best built and most solid of any of the handhelds, go pick one up and feel it, super easy to operate

[earmonger]

If you're outside the US, and the question is price, some people have recommended the Roland R-05 as an alternative to the PCM-M10.

As for stealth, the Olympus is pretty obviously a recorder with those mics hanging out. I have waved my little rectangular PCM-M10 at many security folks who assume it's a point-and-shoot camera and don't give it a second glance.

[GreatGig]

As for stealth, the Olympus is pretty obviously a recorder with those mics hanging out.

That's a very good point and it did cross my mind too, you wouldn't mistake it for anything else, whereas the M10 is a lot more discreet.

[GreatGig]

Thanks for the help guys, just ordered a SONY M10 from Amazon