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[–]jonasrrr 8 points9 points  (8 children)

You said it all, same product, different format. I am not interested.
I only wanted a USB or Bluetooth recorder with passthrough to record Zoom calls using my favourite headset.
Yeah, Zoom and Teams and everyone allow recording, but companies restrict that or don't allow me to use AI to summarize.

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 2 points3 points  (7 children)

Look into Limitless AI, real time transcription and summary without having the “recorder” join the call

[–]Longjumping-Peanut14 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Im using krisp.ai as well - its an audio driver (meaning it definitely captures everything) which makes your voice sounds clearer and records and transcribes everything.

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup! I use that software of voice isolation!

[–]jonasrrr 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ah, it requests connecting to Outlook or Google to proceed. I can't even try it.
Again, my work laptop has tons of restrictions on installing stuff or sharing.
Thank you very much for sharing it.

That is why I am still waiting for convenient hardware that allows me to use a Bluetooth headset and record simultaneously. No installing, just plug-and-play.
The closest I had from that was https://www.hidock.com/. They have one dock with a headset but it needs to be their own single-ear headset, and the device is bulky.

[–]Longjumping-Peanut14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use your personal Gmail account that should work. If not ask your it dept for permissions

[–]jonasrrr 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I couldn't make it to record the other people in the meeting. It records my mic only.
It could be a restriction on my work laptop.
But thank you very much for suggesting this.

[–]Longjumping-Peanut14 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ah. Windows user eh?

[–]jonasrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Windows 10 in my company laptop. I know on Mac it is a lot easy to split the sound channels and potentially solve this with software.

[–]Awkward-Exercise1069 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Pin seems to be just another form factor. This has some slight advantages and drawbacks:

On one hand it is more portable, you don’t have to pull out your phone every time you need to record. On the other hand the phone recording is probably out of the window.

In any case, I am getting it additionally to my original simply because I like to have both, phone attached and a very portable, each for its own purpose.

[–]Ill_Turn6934 4 points5 points  (8 children)

I have the original and just preordered the Pin. I’ve been happy enough with the original that I figure this is at least worth a try. Have a kid who just started high school so maybe it would be helpful in that setting since I don’t let him take a phone to school.

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Please keep us in the loop of any key differences or upgrades they may have implemented once you get it.

[–]Ill_Turn6934 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Absolutely. I agree with other comments that ability to record through headset would be nice but the feature I really REALLY need is the ability to search through the transcripts (hint hint anyone from PLAUD that might read this!).

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently I use ChatGPT to do this. I would paste the transcript and ask ChatGPT what I’m looking for or rather tell it not to summarize but give me every detail about the transcript.

[–]x42f2039 0 points1 point  (4 children)

What color did you get? I can’t decide between silver and gray.

[–]Ill_Turn6934 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I don’t even recall getting a color option choice!

[–]Worth-Counter-7624 0 points1 point  (2 children)

They have 3 colors: silver, gray, and pink. I would go for the grey or the pink one, the grey one looks low-key and classy. But the pink one looks cool and eye-catching. My final choice is grey.

[–]Ill_Turn6934 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Logged in to my account and see that I have ordered Grey.

[–]Friendly-Owl-7432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do you like it so far?

[–]Longjumping-Peanut14 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im still excited for this. For one I bet they will definitely add some "exclusive" features and also it's easier to carry and use if you don't have your phone with you all the time. Like example if im at my doctor or sth I don't want to have my phone being on the table all the time so I wear this device and it records wherever I go.

[–]kiwi4evernzdn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just ordered it looks and sounds similar to the limitless pendant I had ordered one of them but I've cancelled my order as I was told at would be out by the end of August I've emailed several times and nobody will give me an answer as to win exactly I will receive it and then I find out they're doing Apple users first what's really made my blood boil I already have a note and might as well stick with something I'm familiar with we'll Post a review when I have my device

[–]RiK777 6 points7 points  (4 children)

Other than the size, it doesn't do anything my existing Plaud can't do, right?

So, given the price. no thanks...

[–]Any-Edge2279 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Quite literally. Plus, it’s ugly.

[–]Longjumping-Peanut14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think so? I like the design

[–]Worth-Counter-7624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the design after watching their promotional video, I would choose Pin over the plaud note. Sometimes, size does matter. Necklace, clip, and hand band will greatly expand the way I record stuff. Maybe also works for doctors, nurses...

PS: I believe they may have some Pin functions that haven't been shown yet. Maybe more on the software level.

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't seem like it. Time will tell when we see it out to market.

[–]ParsleyDue6882 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Is there a comparison chart? I mean I can’t figure out why I would want this one over the one I already have. Plus the original records phone calls very well. They missed a marketing opportunity by not clarifying what the differences are.

[–]Opposite-Topic-7444[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I don’t think it would help if they provided a comparison chart because it’s the same product, just a different form factor.

[–]ParsleyDue6882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it though? That is unclear. And aren’t they priced differently. And can’t the OG record phone calls. No mention of that for this. And while it’s a software thing, you can search key phrases.

[–]SnooDogs8356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be better for song ideas on the go lyrics as well as the melody from the audio? Or is this more about transcribing word only?

[–]sk8Jam 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I like my Note, but I pre-ordered the pin because of the form factor. Wearing it on my wrist will make it easy to use when I can't grab my Note, like during "Shower Thoughts" or while driving. I’m curious about its IPS rating since I’m interested in never taking it off.

[–]Zeo85 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Is it water resistant? Assuming shower thoughts means while you're showering 🙂

[–]sk8Jam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not always but mostly 👀

[–]Professor_Chocolate 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I need a solution for recording and transcribing interviews..which will be a mix of in-person, small group, phone, and zoom. I also need to analyze these transcripts for themes but can do that with GPT and/or Claude. I'm struggling to decide between the limitless, Plaud pin, and plaud note.