Can someone with a rockbox Fuze (v1) compare the OF recordings and rockbox recordings ?
I did it in the ABI thread but I can’t really hear the ticking sound (it’s very low)
Interesting! Check the revision of each of your Fuzes by going to Settings > System Settings > Info, and let us know if the refurbished device is a v1. The firmware version is the top listing under Info. “01.xx.xx” is a Revision 1.
Bob 
The micro center refurb fuze without the ticking is a version 1 (V01.01.15a) whereas the Best Buy new fuze is a version 2. (V02.02.26a)
You can buy from micro center online. You can’t really test the firmware version in the store.
What store did you go to? I cannot find refurbished Fuzes online.
If anyone is willing to help me find a V1, please send me a PM. It’s too risky to try to accomplish by mailorder.
Message Edited by neumannu47 on 04-12-2010 11:12 PM
Message Edited by neumannu47 on 04-12-2010 11:12 PM
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Is it possible that this a firmware related issue? What would happen if someone would flash the version 2 firmware with the version 1 firmware?
As far as I know, you cannnot flash V2 with V1 firmware. If that were possible, there would be no problem running Rockbox on V2.
I’m going to call the store today to see if they have any more refurbs and, if they do, if someone will take the time to check the firmware version before I order.
Message Edited by neumannu47 on 04-13-2010 06:50 AM
cp1 wrote:
Is it possible that this a firmware related issue? What would happen if someone would flash the version 2 firmware with the version 1 firmware?
The reason for the 2 different versions is different hardware. Trying to install v1 firmware on a v2 machine wouldn’t work. It wouldn’t take it.
What does Sandisk themselves say about this clicking noise? They must acknowledge that they have a problem with the recording feature
I have not seen a response from Sandisk and would be surprised to see one. Voice recording is not a primary function of the Fuze, so I doubt Sandisk will waste their time. There are people who deny that there is enough evidence to conclude that the problem is a design defect, but of course we know better.
Yesterday I noticed that the latest iPod Nano has recording capability. If they have voice recording capability that works as well as the Fuze but without the ticking, I’ll just buy one of those.
neumannu47 wrote:
I have not seen a response from Sandisk and would be surprised to see one. Voice recording is not a primary function of the Fuze, so I doubt Sandisk will waste their time. There are people who deny that there is enough evidence to conclude that the problem is a design defect, but of course we know better.
Yesterday I noticed that the latest iPod Nano has recording capability. If they have voice recording capability that works as well as the Fuze but without the ticking, I’ll just buy one of those.
For the price they charge for one of those, you could buy a dedicated sound recorder, and keep your Fuze for your music too!
The 5th gen iPod Nano can record voice, but cannot record FM. A glaring omission, in my opinion. Another glaring omission is the inability to take still pictures, yet it has a movie camera (huh?). These are signs that our old pal APPL is up to its usual upgrade/obsolescence tease game.
ggin1
Message Edited by ggin1 on 04-13-2010 08:32 PM
About a year ago I had a 4GB Sansa Fuze in which I did not notice any ticking. Between 2010-March-01 and today (April 23) I have purchased, tested, and returned three 8GB Sansa Fuzes because of this very annoying ticking sound during voice recording. My most recent purchase was a 4GB Sansa Fuze; I’ll be returning it in a few days because of the same problem. In all units I have also noticed an occasional high-frequency squealing (not unlike a mouse) sound lasting perhaps half a second. This sound is far less intrusive, but also points to the same fundamental problem. It’s a pity, as there seems to be nothing on the market offering comparable quality and features. Alas.
It’s clearly a design flaw that would be costly for Sansa to correct. They obviously have no interest in doing so. The voice recording feature for the Fuze is useless. Anyone buying it for that purpose will be disappointed.
"The voice recording feature for the Fuze is useless. Anyone buying it for that purpose will be disappointed. "
Finally the voice of reason. I am surprised it took you this long to concede this.
You must have missed this comment in my FIRST post in this thread:
“The clicking sound, however, makes the Voice Recorder feature useless.”
Your condescension is misplaced.
I wouldn’t call it useless. The recording quality is quite good (except for the low clicking noise). You just have to find a V1. If you want to call the V2 useless – perhaps. I use my V2 mostly for FM and music listening at work. For $35, it is quite useful.
By the way, when I plug the Fuze in a Griffin dock, the sound quality coming out of it (line out) is quite good. Just select the default EQ setting. And some FM stations still come in, even without the earphone antenna. The thing I don’t like is the inability to change the volume on the Fuze itself when it is docked. So, I have to always reach for my computer to do that. No big deal, the volume control is also on the keyboard.
ggin1
Message Edited by ggin1 on 04-24-2010 12:41 PM
The discussion is particularly referring to the V2 versions that have the ticking noise in the Voice Recording function. If I could find a V1, I’d buy it. The Voice Recording function in the V2 is useless because of the ticking noise. The other functions are very good, which is why it’s sad that the V2 has the design flaw. But for the ticking noise, the Fuze would be a great voice recorder for the right application, such as lectures.
There are also dropouts in the V2 voice recorder. If you record and listen to enough speech you’ll hear the occasional word getting clipped: things like “recding” when you record someone saying “recording.” I might even be able to live with that if it were not for the incessant ticking.
