Possible Future Improvements I've had only one problem with the unit. I'd be curious to hear if this has happened to others as well. On the back of the unit it says MAY 1999. This may explain the battery, but then again backup lithiums should last for years. I know Best Buy doesn't.
Circuit City has it on their web page.
There are a few improvements that could make this recorder better. By default the light goes off after a few seconds to save battery power. When plugged in to the wall, the lamp remains on. Both can be a waste. A simple light switch would let one decide to leave it on, off, or auto.