I'm going into second year and I've heard that digital voice recorders help increase grades substantially. Has anyone had any experience using these, and if so which models are the best?

I guess if you use them properly, they could be convenient. You aren't going to just record a class, and suddenly jump from a C to a B, obviously.

If you're sufficient at note taking, I wouldn't even bother. Plus, would you really want to listen to an hour long seminar a second time, instead of taking notes on the focus points the first time through?

Well, just incase I forget something I could just store them all on my harddrive. I probably would never have to go back, but just in case I thought it would be useful. If there was a very important/inspiring lecture, I could listen to it as much as I wanted 'til I grasped all the concepts.

Well, just incase I forget something I could just store them all on my harddrive. I probably would never have to go back, but just in case I thought it would be useful. If there was a very important/inspiring lecture, I could listen to it as much as I wanted 'til I grasped all the concepts.

Good reasoning. I'd say go for it, then, if your plan is to just use it as a backup.

Sorry, I can't help you on any model, or brand, though. I've never used them myself.

The Olympus digital recorders are pretty good, and affordable.