Others say...

"perfect case"
Great case, great fit. If you take off the detachable microphone the flap of the case adjusts to allow an external mic cord to plug in through the top.

I like the magnetic closure. If it were a snap button you would be pushing on the recorder every time you closed it, that wouldn't be good. Velcro would get dirty and if you were recording and opened a velcro flap, you get that ripping sound on your recording (you might not want that). Very happy with the case.

If I were to make one gripe, it's that you have to take the recorder out of the case to turn it on, but thats not the case's fault, just where the on/off switch is on the recorder.

"Quick and reliable service"
The item purchased was delivered promptly in perfect condition. The product fully lived up to expectations as described by the seller.

"Less than pleased"
I ordered this product at the same time I ordered the DS 40 recorder. It took the company more than 10 days to simply ship the product. They stated it was sent USPS priority (which it was NOT) and shipping took another 6 days. In addition, the cost for shipping was an additional fee from what Amazon charged for the total order (almost $6.00). Still, I thought it would be worthwhile to protect my recorder, etc.

Imagine my surprise when the box finally arrived and it was large enough to fit the entire recorder box. I thought, maybe the case is large enough to actually hold the earbuds, and spare batteries. Sadly, the huge box was filled with packing material so the SMALL FLAT CLOTH case didn't get damaged. Still...there was hope. Maybe, just maybe it would be worth the money. Unfortunately, the case only holds the recorder - no earbuds, no spare batteries. The magnetic closure - doesn't stay closed. The stereo microphone that is included with the recorder, doesn't fit with the case. So the user needs to either not use the stereo microphone or deal with the case not closing at all. In addition, you can't turn the recorder ON or OFF while it's in the case. Because of the location of the power switch, it is necessary to partially remove it from the case (which isn't all bad since then you can use the stereo mic).

All in all, I'm very disappointed. If you are wavering at all between the DS 40 (with this case) and the DS 50 (with the included case) - buy the DS 50. If you're going to get the DS 40 - don't get it this one. It's not worth the money or the hassle. I'll be returning this case and going to one of my local retailers and finding a case that will carry the earbuds, spare batteries, the optional mic, AND still manage to stay closed to protect my investment.

"A Great Recorder needs a Great Case"
Excellent case for this excellent recorder. Fits perfect, magnetic closure. Protects your expensive recorder without bulk. Recorder can be used with the case on.