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Cassette-Shell Sized MP3 Player/Recorder

Posted by timothy on from the what-I-want-for-the-car dept.

octa-g writes: "USA Today tech reviews is featuring a nifty little cassette sized MP3 player that records analog audio. 'The Digisette Duo-DX can copy cassette tapes in a dual-well tape deck or boombox. Or you can make recordings by connecting an output cable from a stereo source to the Duo's earphone port and holding down the Duo's play and fast-forward buttons.' The ability to record audio straight to the player, or to record some of my old tapes/LPs to MP3 without a computer or other recording equipment intrigues me." This sounds like a good way to add fast-forward to the old car radio.

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  1. the ScreenSavers Digisette review by wherley · · Score: 2, Interesting
    maybe a month ago. cute looking but had some reservations. their bottom line:
    • Pros: Unique and compact form factor; record/encode into MP3; memory expansion slot
    • Cons: No status display; counterintuitive recording

    Their full review
  2. Re:This has been out for how long?! by Tin+Weasil · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The unit you are refering to has been out for quite a while. The unit being reviewed here is actually quite new, and rather more advanced then what you are refering to.

    This particular device allows you to control playback with your tape deck audio controls, and if placed in a tape recorder, actually allows you to record directly to MP3. This could be a very nice function for college students recording lectures as they can transfer the lectures back to PC for archival purposes.

    This is actually a NEW (as in news) way to present the whole cassette-shaped MP3 player metaphor.

  3. more functionality? by AlanMJones · · Score: 2, Interesting


    What if it could simultaneously record and playback?! How about TiVo for radio?