Small Recorder

["Eric Fassbender" eric.fassbender]

Hi all,

This topic has probably already been discussed without end, however, I'd li=
ke your current thoughts on what the best handheld recorder is on the marke=
t at the moment? I'm interested in a recorder that has very good built-in m=
ics and pre-amp, has a user-friendly interface and is rather small and ligh=
t. Good battery life would be a bonus :) Yes, I know I'm asking for the hol=
y grail, however, since we know that that does not exist, what is the close=
st thing? It doesn't have to have XLR inputs since I've got my Marantz for =
use with external mics. So just something small and light with good interna=
l sound.

Thanks,

Eric