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The shoebox full of tapes in my dad's basement is about to see new life, thanks to the Tape Express exclusively available at Urban Outfitters. The device converts old cassette tapes to MP3s, and is powered by either two AA batteries or a USB connection. Plugging the Tape Express into your computer opens the preloaded software, and helps you turn each track on an old tape into an iTunes-compatible Read more
What was once a childhood favorite is now a retro throwback. While cassettes may no longer be your preferred method of listening to your favorite music, they still have a fun, geeky charm. Here are a few cassette-themed finds from my favorite source for all things handmade, Etsy. Read more
Recently I asked you if you used to listen to Casey Kasem's radio shows and several commenters reminded me of a bygone practice in which I, too, took part: recording songs off the radio. Back in the cassette tape's heyday, I would try to obtain my favorite songs on the radio by pressing the "Record" button on my radio/cassette player as close to the beginning of the song as possible. Timing was Read more
Happy 8-Track Tape Day! In the spirit of our favorite gadgets of yesteryear, we took a stroll down technology memory lane. Whether you grew up with 8-tracks, records, cassette tapes, or you're a child of the digital age, reminisce on the days before Spotify and iPads in the gallery. What was your favorite childhood gadget? Read more
I miss all the quirky tricks of creating a perfect mixtape: timing the perfect pause between songs, watching the tape spin in the player, and deciding which songs are more of an "A Side" fit. Granted, this can still be re-created if I try, but with the new iPhone AirCassette app ($2) I get the look of a cassette with all the re-imagined fun of the digital age. Choose your favorite familiar blank Read more
After one last ditch effort to save itself, bookstore chain Borders is officially shutting down and liquidating its remaining stores. With the way we read and buy books evolving thanks to ereaders and online shopping, this latest shuttering is another reminder that now's the time to enjoy the perks of our favorite bookstores before they go the way of the cassette tape. Here are six ways to enjoy Read more
You have invested many hours and dollars in to getting just the right set of songs on your iPod, so wouldn't it be nice to listen to your awesome music collection in your car? Well, as it turns out there are many options available to make listening to your iPod while driving a piece of cake. Below are geekSugar's recommendations for the best ways to cruise with your tunes. Good Cassette adapter. Read more
