I have used this recorder many times, its as good as they say it is

No timing errors

Still same slow bootup times depending on memory card

And a minor inconvenience is the time to boot up if you have a larger SD card

I installed it several times, each time getting a "no card" error.

No time is wasted to rewinde a tape.

The very first time I used the device at a performance, I was setting it up on a microphone stand in a balcony overlooking the church that we were singing in.

One time the studio was booked solid, I had a hot PSA to record, so the station manager put me into an eventual studio (now a catch all) with this little gem.

I was totally blown away by the sound quality this time

I had a terrible time figuring out how to get files into the thing, and how to get them into the multi-track mode and then how to start adding tracks

Works perfectly every time

They keep improving them and I keep upgrading, and it's been worth it every time.

I've used this gem several times now and haven't been disappointed yet

Date/Time is lost every time you change the batteries

Time will probably solve the problem.

The interface is fairly straightforward, and a novice like myself who is new to sound design and recording did not have a difficult time figuring out how to navigate the menus

It sounds like it lacks electricity and is not fully plugged in when in reality, it is and it sounds like my voice is electronic every time I speak into the thing

The only issue I have is the start-up time:

I think people who are not used to "old school" devices may have a hard time learning the interface

It took me quite a long time to get up the learning curve to just be able to get a recording off the H4N, split it into tracks, and dump onto a CD, but then again it’s designed for studio professionals so it’s understandable that it has so much functionality.

I can't think of any negatives other than to remind folks that any such recorder will have a horrible time with wind/moving-air noises unless you get a suitable windscreen for it.

Some of the features still don't quite feel "2016" modern times; if ZOOM could make the bootup time faster despite using any card size, make interface/navigation more smoother, it would be nice

I use it all the time and love it

The little hook broke off the first time I closed the thing

i like it cause its cheaper and useful... but i still a hard time to use my keyboard in recording

My M-audio 410 which works