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Edirol R-09 vs Sony PCM-M10

I've narrowed down my choices to the Edirol R-09HR and the Sony PCM-M10. Both appear to get a lot of praise, but I'd like to post a final question before I pony up the dough.

I'll be using the recorder for a fair amount of on-location interviewing, using the recorder with an external omnidirectional mic. In home, I'll run a mixer to it from multiple sources.

$99 Digital Recorder - Zoom H1

It wasn't that long ago that I was happy to get a digital audio recorder (Marantz PMD620) for $250. Now the Zoom H1 is selling for $99 in most electronics stores, like U.S. BestBuy.com Admittedly, you have to buy the $25 accessory kit to get an AC adaptor, which may not be a necessity given the 10 hour stated life of the single AA battery that powers it.