Good recorder for college?

Question

I'm starting college later this month and am looking for a tape/ voice recorder to supplement my note-taking in class.
Some important qualities:

* Good enough to withstand typical college career use at a reasonable, budget-conscious price
* Preferably digital so I don't have to hassle with tapes
* Not a battery-eater
* Good recording quality of voices from, say, a 2nd or 3rd-row seat (the greater the *good* recording range, the better)

Any suggestions, particularly from person experience, would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Answer 1

Check this little gem out...

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_maudio_microtrack_2496_2channel_mobile_digital_recorder?full_sku=103311981