If any of you have been following along with my posts over the years, you will know that I am have a decent amount of experience in both home and pro recording studios, as well as live sound.
Yes, admitted audio geek here! I resisted the Zoom recorders for years because for my needs I felt the money was better spent on discreet components, and depending upon use-case, this is still my usual recommendation.
However, about 6 months ago, I picked up a used Zoom H1n for $59, and I am VERY pleased with this device in every single way.
I love not having to fire up the Mac or the iPad and load Garageband, or run Audacity on Linux, just to get a quick recording.
The Zoom recorder works so well for me too, mainly to capture songwriting ideas, since I can power it on and hit record in less than 10 seconds.
The new one seems to have new features, but I have not gone into detail yet, as I am a bit behind in catching up with all the new products from NAMM 2018 due to still struggling with the flu.
Anyway, I just wanted to add my 2 cents for the Zoom recorders, as a very good, easy and inexpensive way to start recording audio, and especially for newbies, such that they are not overwhelmed with an encyclopedia of audio jargon to learn and understand before being able to start recording.
Glad that some folks have the Zoom recorders now...
also - Joe, I am glad my recommendation is working out for you so well now.