inputs.text: tascam not stand behind warranty - let start saying recorder worked great really enjoyed using however end first year unit would not recognize anything hooked usb port side means cannot transfer anything device computer not really big deal since use external card reader purpose also cannot use external battery pack also purchased tascam bp6aa power big deal concerned battery life internal batteries could relax know plenty time warranty found website documentation came unit states parts except heads disk drives warranted one 1 year date original purchase tascam pay labor material expenses itehems covered warranty contact thehem tell need pay 60 labor costs communicating thehem via email typically takes 24 days thehem even reply tell would need pay labor despite warranty saying would covered think need kind support thehem device would not recommend purchasing