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Free Recorder Software Uses MP3 Format

One handy use of your device is as a recorder, including lectures, interviews, even music. However, the built-in recorder has some serious limitations, so let’s take a look at options you have.

NoteM: Freeware for Recording in MP3 Format

Many people find that the built-in recorder in Notes is good only for short memos to oneself, but is unable to, for example, record an hour-long lecture. The Notes application records very inefficiently in non-compressed WAV format, creating large files and limiting the length of time you can record.

The free NoteM, on the other hand, lets you record sound as compressed MP3 files instead of the WAV format, creating much smaller files but with the same or even better perceived sound.

Its low bitrate lets you record meetings and lectures, but it also has higher bitrates available so that you can even record music.

Other features include the ability to convert your MP3 file into a WAV file, and playlist management.

Unlike many freeware offerings, NoteM has quite a good manual that you can download in PDF or CHM format.

Review of Advanced Sound Recorders

If you’re interested in even better quality and more options, check out a thorough comparative review of sound recorders by Menneisyys, a frequent contributor to many Pocket PC forums. He covers the features of NoteM as well as commercial recording software for the Pocket PC from Resco and Vito Technology.

For the highest quality voice recording, he recommends Resco Audio Recorder. He’s posted sample recordings online, both voice and music, for each of the three programs, so you can hear for yourself which you like best.

Free ScreenToggle Software

By the way, if you’re using your device to listen to lectures or music or whatever, you can save battery life by turning off the screen. An easy way to do this is the ScreenToggle program. You can assign it a button so that you can conveniently turn off the screen completely while you listen.

Another trick for saving battery life when you’re listening is to press and hold the power button, which turns off the backlight. However, ScreenToggle turns off the screen completely rather than just the backlight.

If you know of other great online resources, I invite you to post in our "What's Happening on the Web" forum or to contact me at Jim_Karpen@PocketPCmag.com.

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