"Sigi Rindler" <srindler@da2.so-net.ne.jp> wrote in message 
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>I might get a huge transcription job (listening to tape and typing the 
>text). My old but heavy-duty Sony machine is beyond repair.
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> Sony has two models (BM-87DST and BM-850T2). I haven't succeeded in 
> locating these machines here in Japan and guess that they might use 
> different model numbers.
> Does anybody know where to look for?
> The BM-87DST uses normal audio tapes.
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> If not available in Japan, which company would deal with Japan based 
> customers?
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I would search for a Sony Dictaphone or a dictaphone, thats the type of 
machine used by court reporters at depositions. They record all the audio 
then go home/office & type it, it should come with a foot pedal to control 
playback.
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