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I use a dedicated voice recorder to think while I walk. It has made a world of difference in my thinking. And no, a phone with an app is not the same. A button you can press anytime that just records is a godsent. No notifications, no chats, no Trillion dollar companies giving you dopamine shots.

Your attention is too valuable. We are squandering it on devices that are designed so you can't think clearly.

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Do you listen to your recordings as you walk? Or does the mere fact that you are recording change your thinking?

This is so true. I avoid using my phone other than to receive phone calls and sometimes text people. I find most of the dedicated devices like voice recorders, GPS, flashlight has a far more intuitive, faster and more functional interface than the apps that mimic them on a phone.

Also, my GPS can (and has) jumped out of my backpack and dropped over 100ft and worked (and still works) just fine. Not sure I would like to bet my life hoping the same outcome with my phone while I am in the middle of nowhere.

The Fiio M5 is that and more : https://www.fiio.com/m5

Bag one if you can get it since it has been discontinued.

What device do you use?

Not the OP but I use a Zoom H1N. Terrific device and runs on 2 NiMH AAA cells

hear, hear!

As a public information aside, the phrase is actually "hear, hear".

Today I learned, thanks.

Hm - either parent has edited, or you are objecting to an exclamation mark.

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