If you’ve got boxes of old audio cassettes just crying out for a digital makeover, this portable retro gadget will have you listening to the sounds of your youth again in no time. Called the ION Tape Express, it resembles that old Walkman you used to lug around everywhere – but instead of just playing your old tapes, it also converts recordings to MP3 files for transfer to CDs, iTunes, or more portable playback on your iPod or MP3 player.

Like the slide, negative and photograph converters we’ve looked at previously, ION’s Tape Express connects to your computer via USB and includes EZ Tape Converter software for control over your audio conversions. You can also use the player on its own – powering it over USB or those good ol’ AA cells, or even connect it to a hi-fi – earning you a little r.e.s.p.e.c.t from retro kids at 80’s-revival parties.

Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista, the ION Tape Express measures 11.5cm (4.5″) x 8.5cm (3.3″) x 3cm (1.2″) and is available now on pre-order from IWOOT for £49.99. If Ion’s earlier products offer any indication, a US release should be along shortly.

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