Smartphone Software - VR+ Voice Recorder for Blackberry
| Published: | Jan 13, 2008 | |||
| Author: | Michael E, Callahan | |||
| Related OS: | RIM | |||
VR+: Voice Recorder by SHAPE Services
by Michael E. Callahan aka Dr. File Finder
Note: Since by definition "smartphones" are phones that are also PDA's, the software reviewed here should work with personal digital assistants that are not "smartphones". Check the operating system because we'll be reviewing software for both Pocket PC and Palm devices. -- Editor
I was looking around for a quick alternative to typing out emails on my
Blackberry 8830 when I found the perfect tool. VR+: Voice
Recorder lets you record high-quality sound files right on your
Blackberry. This is great because you can use your smartphone to make
notes to yourself. Record, then select Save. I also liked the
fact that I could pause if I needed to and then resume my
recording. VR+ worked very smoothly and made the entire process
very easy. There's a set-up option that I
turned on that
let's you see what you recorded today, yesterday, earlier this week,
earlier this month, and so on. That makes it easy to find items you've
recorded. Ahhh, but now to the email option. VR+ makes it
easy to record a message and quickly send it off, via your Blackberry,
to any recipient. Simply record your message and when you're done just
pick the Send option. You can enter the email address you want to
send to, a short message, and then send it off. In testing it out I sent
a few messages to my daughter and office manager, Kadee, and she was
impressed with the quality of the messages. Now, if this were all
VR+ offered it would be well worth the price, but there's more.
Along with the software you get access to a free site where you
can upload your MP3 voice messages. That means you can send a URL to
friends and family so they can all go and listen to messages. It's a
great way to distribute a message that can be listened to anytime. It's
easy-to-do, just record your message and when you're done just select
the upload option. Slick. In fact, everything about VR+ Voice
Recorder is slick. It has configurable options that make it
intuitive and easy-to-use. So, if you'd like an easy way to record notes
or emails on your Blackberry device this is your solution. I
like VR+ Voice Recorder so much that it's not only a Pick, but
I'm also making it a Dr. File Finder Favorite. Check it out for
yourself and you'll see why. I recommend it.
- VR+: Voice Recorder
- System Requirements: Blackberry 4.2
- Visit Shape Services Web Site
- Download VR+: Voice Recorder NOW!
If you have software you use on your "smartphone" or PDA, come and talk about it with us in the Forums. We look forward to seeing you there.
About Michael E, Callahan
Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name Dr. File Finder, is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 250,000 software and hardware products. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies, and is the Senior Content Producer for Butterscotch.Com.
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