The Innovative Technology ITRR-700 retro USB stereo turntable system allows you to convert your vinyl record, cassette tape or CD collection into MP3 format. The device requires a USB storage device to save MP3 files via a USB port. The Innovative Technology ITRR-700 provides a 3-speed turntable (33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM), an AM/FM tuner, a CD player and a cassette tape player. Each purchase comes equipped with a user manual, a remote control, a 45 RPM adapter and an AUX cable. If you are interested, you can purchase this retro gadget for only $92.99. [Product Page]
ViewSonic has released the new 3D VPD31 processor box. It is actually a converter, which is able to convert contents from various sources including Blu-ray, TV, Sony PlayStation console to be projected by ViewSonic’s 3D DLP projectors. The Viewsonic 3D VPD31 processor box comes equipped with a couple of HDMI 1.4 inputs and an HDMI 1.3 output, allowing you to scale 3D image projection without losing quality. The device is compatible with ViewSonic’s range of 3D ready DLP Link 3D/120Hz projectors. The ViewSonic 3D VPD31 is priced around $483 a pop. [Pocket-lint]
Hanwha Japan is back with a new iPad accessory namely the UMA-iOSHDMI. It is actually an USB and HDMI converter for iPad. This new HDMI converter allows you to display 1024 x 768 screen resolution on any HDMI capable TVs. What’s more, the Hanwha UMA-iOSHDMI is also compatible with the iPhone 4. If you are interested, you can purchase the Hanwha UMA-iOSHDMI USB and HDMI connector for 5,980 Yen or around $73. [Product Page]
Apple has launched the Apogee Jam Guitar Input that allows you to turn your iPad into different kind of music instrument. The device allows you to plug your guitar directly into your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac and experience studio quality sound with incredible ease of use. The Apogee Jam Guitar Input is designed for electric guitar and bass, studio quality instrument preamp with up to 40dB of gain, and a 44.1kHz, 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion. $89.95 is all you need to bring home the Apogee Jam Guitar Input. [Apple]
If you want to share a USB device and an SD card on your network, then you might need the Planex MZK-SNG02US USB and SD card Ethernet converter. The device enables you to access the content stored on any SD memory card or USB hard drive to any DLNA-compatible device such as a computer, smartphone or game consoles (Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3). Measuring 72.5mm x 25mm x 60mm and weighing at just 62 grams, the Planex MZK-SNG02US supports a Gigabit Ethernet port, SMB, FTP and UPnP. Pricing info is still unavailable at this moment. [Akihabara]
Atlona Technologies today launched a new gadget accessory, allowing Mac users to play video games or watch Blu-ray movies on their Apple LED Cinema Displays and iMacs. Known as the Atlona DP300, the converter is designed to receive audio and video signals from HDMI sources (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 or Blu-ray players) and convert them to Mini DisplayPort for use with the new Apple Cinema Displays and iMacs. If you are interested, you can purchase the Atlona DP300 for an MSRP of $149. [AVING]
Your old photographs do not need to become obsolete just because technology is advancing rapidly, but it would be nice if you could store them in a safer way. This new Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner and Converter is a great way to do just that and works well for documents as well as long as they are not more than 8.5” x 11”. The photos can be converted to a different resolution on the go and then exported to a memory card (SD or Memory Stick). [UberGizmo]
If you want to convert all of your old cassette tapes into glorious digital format, then you can use the USB Tape Express. The gadget is compatible with all kinds of audio tape – from normal to chrome, C60 to C120. It is also portable so you can put it on the pocket. Each USB Tape Express is priced at £49.95 ($81). [Firebox]
Creative’s Sound Blaster Easy Record Kit is a useful tool for those who want to convert all of their collection of vinyl records and cassette tapes into digital formats such as WMA or MP3. It doesn’t require driver software. You just need to plug one side of the device to a USB port, while the other side to the working vinyl or cassette player via the stereo RCA inputs or the 3.5mm line-in connector. The Sound Blaster Easy Record Kit also has a headphone jack for audio monitoring during recording. Each purchase comes bundled with the Smart Recorder software that has Audio Clean-Up and Track Segmentation features. The software can effectively clean up the hisses, pops and noises during Audio Clean-Up process. Meanwhile, the Track Segmentation feature is able to detect silence and split them into different tracks as necessarily. The Creative Sound Blaster Easy Record Kit will be launched in mid-October 2009 for $34.77 each. [MyDigitalLife]
The Multi Port Power Inverter turns your car cigarette lighter into a gadget recharging power station. You just need to plug the Multi-Port Power Inverter into your cigarette lighter socket. You can use it to recharge your laptop, portable DVD, iPod, Blackberry, PDA, or camera. Priced at $39.95, the Multi Port Power Inverter also sports electronic circuit protection prevents damage due to overloading, short circuit, or over voltage. [Product Page]
