If you love your old vinyl, and want to make it more convenient to listen to on the go, you've probably found that most conversion equipment can expensive. Really expensive. And most require a special turntable, a big tape player, or a computer. Now one company has made it cheaper. And easier.

The mobile MiCorder records from audio sources by simply plugging into the earphone jack. (Even your dad can work this thing.) Then it converts the sound into an MP3 file, and stores it on an SD Card you can then transfer to any device. You can record from any radio, computer, stereo, CD player, phonograph/turntable, cassette deck, 8-Track, reel to reel, DAT, or any other device that has a stereo output, to create high quality MP3 audio files -- without using a computer or other special equipment. and for under $80 bucks.

The MiCorder also includes a backlit LCD display, a built-in microphone for personal recording and comes with a USB cord, a set of ear-buds and a rechargeable battery that will last up to 14 hours. I'm thinking dad also gets one of these under the tree, so we can finally drag him, and those big band LPs he loves so much, and drag them both into the 21st century.

$79.99
www.olenstechnology.com