A Cute Desk Set With a Retro Theme


Updated 12/13/10 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cute Cassette Themed Desk Accessories

I'm loving all of the cassette tape-themed finds this year (like this awesome holiday card), and here are two more fun finds perfect for a cassette-lover's desk. The Here's My Demo Tape Dispenser ($15) and Dub Duty Keepsake Box ($16) would make cute, inexpensive gifts, too. Both are made from dark stained wood and painted with colorful cassette designs, and both are absolutely adorable. Read more

Vinyl Stickers For All Your Retro Geek Needs


Updated 11/09/10 7:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vinyl Wall Stickers

When I peruse Etsy (which is often), I always end up scoring something awesome. Case in point: this Cassette Tape Sticker Pack ($9). I mean, I didn't know I needed vinyl cassette tape stickers that are "ever so slightly larger" than the real thing, but once I saw them, I had to have them. But taking a cruise around the rest of Beepart's shop, I found a treasure trove of vinyl goodness that you Read more

Ready For the Holidays? These Adorable Cards Are!


Updated 11/01/10 7:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mixed Tape Holiday Cards

As a child of the '80s and '90s, I love that the mixtape will not die. The Walkman may be dead but there are plenty of cassette-themed finds to go around . . . these cute cards included! Spread the retro love this holiday season with these Mix Tape Holiday Cards ($15 for 8 cards). The outside features a cassette tape illustration and on the inside, a reminder to "get into the holiday groove." Read more

Sony's Cassette Walkman Discontinued After 30 Years


Updated 10/29/10 10:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sony Cassette Walkman Discontinued

Last week, Sony announced it would be ceasing production of its cassette Walkman after 30 years. The original Walkman, which debuted in 1979, sold over 200 million units in its history. Since then, the Walkman has given its name to many Sony personal, portable players like this waterproof model perfect for working out and the latest colorful release, currently only available in Japan. Read more

Cassette Tape MP3 Player: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 09/27/10 9:19 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Walkman Cassette Tape MP3 Player

I do love retro-themed gadgets, but I'm not sure how I feel about the Old Time Rock 'n' Roll MP3 Player ($48). The MP3 player's design is a throwback to the days of the chunky Walkman, but I feel like small, compact size is one perk of new technology. (Remember how much I love the new Nano?) The MP3 player stores 1GB of music, and comes with a USB connector and in-ear headphones. I like that it Read more

Is This Gadget For Sale or Just a Concept?


Updated 07/14/10 7:28 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Is This Digital Cassette Converter Real?

Remember your huge stash of mixed tapes from when you were younger? Mine is somewhere in a shoebox in my parents' basement, but there are some days I'd really love to relive my middle school memories via a mixed tape listening party. This gadget would certainly come in handy! The HIDEOTO is a cassette tape deck that plugs directly into your computer via USB connection, allowing you to convert Read more

Get Your Retro On: Mixed Tape Madness


Updated 10/25/09 7:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Mixed Tape Goodies to Get Your Retro Fix

I love a good mixed tape, which is why I love all these retro-inspired goodies that resemble the 80's icon. Who didn't love receiving a good mixed tape from a friend, or even better, a crush? I thought so. Check out some of my favorite mixed tape items right here in this slideshow! Read more

Fake It With a Headphone-Print Tee


Updated 04/30/09 8:42 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

T-Shirt Printed With Earbuds and a Cassette Player From Forever 21

I really liked the headphones hoodie when I posted it a few months ago, but I wasn't sure who would wear it. That is, until I threw a barbecue a couple weekends ago and one of my guy friends showed up in a headphones-printed tee, and got compliments on it all night long. Sincere compliments. So now I want one, and I found this cute white Cassette Player Tee from Forever 21, with a very spare Read more

Invite Your Mixtapes to the Revolution With a Cassette Archiver


Updated 08/31/08 10:30 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Invite Your Mixtapes to the Revolution With a Cassette Archiver

All the mixtape accessories and websites are pretty cute and novel, but you don't actually play cassette tapes — do you? If you have something you are hanging onto in cassette form for whatever reason (hey, I've got an old "Forever Your Girl" single in my memory box), it might be time to get yourself this USB Cassette Tape Archiver (on sale for $169) so you can convert your old tapes to mp3 Read more

Make Funny Photos and Graphics With Says-It


Updated 07/14/08 9:29 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Make Funny Photos and Graphics With Says-It

Oh my gosh, I absolutely love Says-It! When I first came across this rad site, I had no idea that you could choose from a variety of objects, signs, seals and badges to create hilarious graphics for! Says-It is just as addictive as MagMyPic because the options are endless with what you can design. Here I selected a lovely VHS tape to have some fun with and there's even an old school cassette tape Read more