Hi Will, I use an Olympus VN=5200 PC. Doesn't have an sd slot .Does have a usb connector so I upload to computer just like with a digital camera. I love it. I use it to record interviews, tape my own speeches to upload, and notetaking. Good battery life, has folders and time stamps. Izzy -- Izzy Gesell, CSP(Certified Speaking Professional) Author, Keynoter, Facilitator, Co-Author "Cancer and the Healing Power of Play" www.cancerandthehealingpowerofplay.com Program clips at http://www.youtube.com/user/humorology Teaching people how to change negative self-talk into positive in order to become more confident, spontaneous and effective. 413-586-2634 www.izzyg.com izzy at izzyg.com