Yet another portable audio recording option announced. Some details in the engadget link. 7 hrs battery life sounds good!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/18/tascam-dr-1-digital-recorder-can-slow-things-down-without-changi/

http://www.tascam.com/products/dr-1;9,12,3594,14.html

$299 street.

Sources:
* built-in stereo mic. Levels adjustable.
* stereo mini-jack for external mics. Levels adjustable. Inserting the connector automatically disables the built-in mics and enables the external mic.
* mono 1/4" jack. Unbalanced. Levels not adjustable. Software selectable.
* stereo line input mini-jack. Levels not adjustable. Software selectable.

This looks like an excellent field recording device. Does anyone know if any windscreens/softies/deadcats available for this? If not, would something like that be difficult to make by hand?

It's made my short list for a portable recorder, but because it doesn't seem to have a plug in option so you have to rely on the battery I'd like a little real world confirmation about how long the battery lasts. I'll be recording conference lectures so I really need for it to be able to run all day.