This latest USB turntable model from Ion is quite similar to the one from Veho that was released last year. Simply plug it into the nearest USB port and you are ready to start converting your old vinyls to digital files.

Featuring adjustable gain, anti-skating control and high-speed vinyl recording function, the belt-driven USB Turntables can also be connected to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary inputs. This means you can spin your records through your regular system when you’re not converting them.

Whether it’s Whitesnake, Wham, Spandau or some ancient disc belonging to your dad, the USB Turntables can convert it. And it doesn’t matter what speed the records in question are – these Turntables can handle both 33s and 45s.

The new USB Turntable from Ion is available from Firebox.com for £69.95 (about $116 USD).

The U Record Music Convertor allows you to easily convert your analog music collection into digital files. Simply hook it up to your cassette deck or record player and you’re good to go.

The software provided makes it easier than ever to transfer your music onto your computer, clean up those annoying hisses and import it onto iTunes (or any other music software you decide to use). Now there’s no need to drag out your decrepit record player the next time you want to subject your dinner guests to your horrendous fabulous collection of disco hits.

Features:

• The U Record Music Converter is a bridge between the past and the future.
• The converter has a stereo line input so you can connect your record player, cassette deck, walkman, minidisk player (why weren’t those popular?) – anything with a stereo or headphone output.
• The converter has 2 settings: phono and line in, so if you’re record player is older than you are you needn’t worry.
• Includes EZ Vinyl (PC) & EZ Audio (MAC) converter software to transfer your tracks onto your computer to produce CDs and automatically import the tracks into your iTunes library.
• Includes Audacity to enhance your recordings by filtering out sound imperfections. It also separates tracks and exports your files.
• The converter is plug and play so there’s no need to install any drivers.
• Powered by USB.
• Includes a USB Cable.
• Recommended for use with USB 2.0.
• Requires Windows XP/Vista or Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, 256MB of Ram, 250MB of hard drive space and a CD/DVD rom drive.
• Suitable for ages 12 years +.
• Size: 11.2 x 11.2 x 3 cm.

The U Record Music Convertor is yours for £49.99 (about $80 USD) from the IWOOT website.

The handy 4020 Measure Master Pro calculator from Calculated Industries will not only do calculations for you, it also does measurement conversions in all dimensional formats, including feet-inch-fractions, decimal inches, fractions, yards, meters, centimeters and millimeters as well as areas and volumes.

This simple and powerful calculator fits in a pocket, briefcase or tool pouch and is immediately available to solve dimensional problems and cost estimates. Use it at home or in the shop for on-the-spot calculations.

The Calculated Industries 4020 Measure Master Pro Measurement Conversion Calculator is available from Amazon.com for $28.10.

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This video player from Ion allows you to easily convert your old VHS recordings into digital files. Simply put in a tape, press play and leave the rest to the USB-friendly machine.

It doesn’t matter if you want to watch reinvigorated recordings on your computer, iPod, PSP or DVD because the included conversion software caters for stacks of formats.

As well as its incredible ability to amalgamate declining technology with cutting edge jiggery-pokery, the USB VCR Converter can be used as a regular VCR. Just plug it into your telly’s scart socket.

The USB VCR Converter is expected to arrive June 1, 2008 and can now be pre-ordered from the Firebox.com website for £149.95 (about $297 USD).

Ion are known for their USB supported turntables and has now come up with a new version featuring an iPod dock for easy use.

The belt-driven turntable converts and saves your vinyl records to MP3 directly to a 5th Gen iPod or 2nd Gen Nano connected to its built-in dock.

In addition to providing high-speed vinyl audio conversion to MP3, the turntable plays LPs at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds (adapter included), and its adjustable anti-skating control provides increased stereo balancing. Includes 1/8″ RCA output and cable for connection to a stereo system equipped with either a CD or AUX input.

It can also plug directly into your computer with its included USB cable, allowing you to convert your LPs to MP3 using the included recording software (PC/Mac) for the removal of scratches, hisses, and pops, but will operate with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards. 20 1/4″ W x 3″ H x 17″ D. (8 3/4 lbs.)

The iPod USB Turntable ($260) is available at Hammacher Schlemmer.

Here’s an alternative to that other USB cassette deck we covered a couple of weeks ago. PlusDeckEX from the Korean BTO company is a follow-up to their PlusDeck 2c model – a cassette deck that lets you rip tracks from those old tapes and save them as MP3 files on your computer.

This stand-alone version version comes with RCA I/O, 7.1 support, a USB port, LCD control panel, AM/FM radio tuner, and a remote control.

No word on pricing or release date as of yet.

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We did cover a portable USB turntable as late as the day before yesterday. But with the Crosley CR249 Keepsake USB Turntable you will get more than just the retro feeling, you will also get a true 50s retro look.

The Keepsake allows those old albums to be recorded in a digital audio format for high quality sound on a smaller, more modern compact disc. It easily interfaces with the USB port on any computer by utilizing the supplied software suite. However, if you still want to enjoy your albums old style, then Crosley’s Keepsake offers a 3 speed turntable for your listening enjoyment.

Features:

• USB Enabled for Connection to Windows® Equipped PC and Mac®
• Software Suite for Ripping and Editing Audio Content
• Belt Driven Turntable Mechanism
• Plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM Records
• Plays 7”, 10” & 12” Records
• Automatic Return Tone Arm
• Diamond Stylus Needle
• Adjustable Tone Control
• Dynamic Full Range Stereo Speakers
• Solid Wood Construction
• Vinyl-Wrapped
• Chrome Snap Closure
• Corner Guards
• Metal and Resin Handle
• Size: 17”w x 7”h x 11”d

The Crosley Keepsake turntable is available at Brookstone for $149.99.

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A little something for the techie retro lover. This take-anywhere turntable comes with a built-in speaker and can also be connected to a computer to convert vinyl records into MP3s.

The Portable USB Turntable ($181) plays any kind of vinyl records and converts tracks fast and easy with the included software. Simply plug in the AC adaptor or pop in 6 x D cell batteries, and you’re away.

Maybe you have a lot of old cassette tapes with great music laying around, but no device where you listen to them. Here’s your chance to change this.

The USB Cassette Deck ($198) lets you convert those tapes into MP3 files, giving you the chance to enjoy the music on your computer or portable audio player. Simply plug the double tape deck into the computer’s USB port and you are ready to start converting.

Completely plug and play with no special drivers required, the USB Cassette Deck comes with idiot-proof Audacity and EZ Tape Converter software. This allows you to archive your recordings directly into iTunes® in a few clicks. Just think, you could be listening to old mix tapes on your MP3 player or burning CDs of that ancient recording of your gran prattling on about the price of Spam.

Features:

• Quickly transfer music on your tapes to MP3 format on your computer!
• Dual dubbing cassette deck
• Plug & Play USB audio interface – no drivers needed!
• Metal and CrO2 tape selector
• PC and Mac compatible
• Audacity (Mac and PC) and EZ Tape Converter (PC) recording software included!
• Approximately – 42cm (W) x 13.5cm (H) x 22cm (D)