Amazing battery life and new version so much easier to use than old version.

The one he was using was a new H4 series, more than I needed, but the Zoom H1 recorder offered just what I wanted: quality stereo microphones with adjustable recording levels, stereo inputs for other microphones, a jack for listening, good battery life, micro-SD memory slot, and a 1/4-20 mount for a tripod or other stand

Very versatile, good sound, good battery life.