How small is small?

I need one, or preferably two channels to record at one time. I also need the storage medium to hold a minimum of 1 1/2 hours of audio. Physical size is not really an issue.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/240239/

That sounds perfect for you. Get a big flash card.

yup, one of those would be good with a decent mic: Maybe Beyer MCE 530 so as not to break the bank.

How big can you buy the cards?

I found this one but there was no info on it on the Fostex website. I would assume it is the same as the one you mentioned only with a hard drive, but I hate to assume anything. Do any of you have any info on it?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--FOSMR8HD

Yup pretty much the same animal, but HD not Flash Memory. Cards come in up to 1Gb. But a big card will cost about $100 so maybe the extra for the HD portastudio would be a good investment.

Same quality - same with regard to everything except storage medium.

Go for it!!

All your other options would be a darn sight more.

You also should look into the Sony Hi-MD. Go to http://www.minidisc.org for all the info you will need.