Sony M2020

Pros: Compact, cost efficient, easy operation and excellent quality sound.
Cons: None

The Sony microcassette dictator/transcriber model M2020 is truly an excellent investment in transcription equipment. This machine is compact, lightweight, and provides excellent sound quality. The tapes easily slide in and out of their compartment. ...

Pros: Size
Cons: Much more than the pros of this machine in my opinion

Right out of the box, I did not like this machine. You could only hear when the volume was turned up to 10. Also you cannot tell at a glance what the buttons are at the bottom as they are not clearly marked. You have to physically pick up the machine and look very closely to find the correct button for speed, reverse time and tone. Within a month of use (very light use) this machine would not rewind the tapes. Also, this machine does not erase the tapes, you have to use a separate eraser. I returned our machine for a credit.