voice recorder

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hey guys.... i have always wanted a voice recorder to record lectures and such and transfer to my ipod to study with or just listen to on long trips. i tried the one that mounted on top of my ipod, but it would never pick up the lecturers voice from that distance. anyone have any input?

all i would like is:
1. pick up from ~10 feet distance clearly
2. be able to transfer to my ipod.

thanks