I was in the market for a new voice-recording tool - a Dictaphone or whatever. My ageing Sony micro-cassette recorder is over the hill and was making me look a bit old hat in client interviews. I always need a reliable and clear record of interviews, so that I can go back over the chat when I’m writing the copy.

I started looking at flash-memory options from Sony and Olympus and - having been rather put off by their price - began wondering about recording tools for my 30GB iPod. I knew I had heard add-ons were available, and having looked at a few reviews online, I plucked for the MicroMemo from XtremeMac - which also has a built in microphone. I managed to find one for £30 (inc VAT).

Just had a play and I’m delighted. The definition is fantastic and it really couldn’t be easier to use. It also syncs brilliantly with iTunes, which means I can catalogue and save my audios easily. I’ll report back if I have any complications after some serious use.