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    Woot: One day deal: Ion Audio USB Turntable! $49.99 + $5 shipping! @woot.com!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Jun 10, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey all!

    from woot.com: One Day, One Deal!
    Ion Audio USB Turntable - $49.99 + $5.00 Shipping ~ $54.99!


    This just seems pretty cool! :D :cool:

    Linky: http://www.woot.com/

    Features:
    * Rediscover your records and take your music to go
    * An innovative turntable with USB connection enabling the transfer of music from records to computer
    * Play records on your home stereo
    * Plug and Play USB connection: no drivers needed!
    * Turn your records into MP3s
    * Listen to your music on your computer, record it to CD, or transfer it to your iPod or MP3 player
    * Connects with ease to your home stereo with a switchable-level output
    * Connects to stereo, even if there is no phono input – no preamp required!
    * Exclusive software suite gives you a powerful set of tools that make transferring your music easy
    * EZ Vinyl Converter is the best way to record and convert vinyl directly to your iTunes music library
    * PC users can download a Free version of EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote® MusicID technology which automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you
    * Audacity software enables you to edit and clean your recorded tracks
    * 33 1/3 and 45 RPM settings
    * Records 78 RPM albums using included software
    * Adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing
    * Switchable-level RCA output
    * 1/8”-stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
    * Belt Driven with Belt Pre-Installed
    In the box:
    * Ion Audio TTUSB USB Turntable
    * Slipmat
    * 45RPM adapter
    * Cartridge with pre-assembled stylus
    * USB cable
    * Audio cables, attached
    * Power cable, attached
    * Software CD
    * Quick start guide

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    So, you gonna WoOT! :D :cool:

    Hope this helps someone!

    Cin ;) :)
     
  2. built

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    I have this and LOVE it. Works flawlessly.

    I had a ton of record albums from when I was a kid, both my own, and my parents, and I was able to save all of them to iTunes on my computer with this neat turntable.

    HIGHLY recommended. Great price.
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Looks pretty cool! We had a big record player for whatever reason in our living room for a long time. I wonder what happened to all of the records. Would be cool to record them to mp3s.
     
  4. Cin'

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    Hey you! :D You have a lot of cool stuff! ;) :cool:
    Glad to hear some good feedback on this!

    Well, purchase this...and then I'm sure you will find those records! :D :p ;)
    Great deal!

    Cin ;) :)
     
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    As it always is with WoOT.com..This 1 day deal = gone, gone..going! :(
    Hoped it helped someone!


    Cin ;) :)
     
  6. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    I sooooo wish I had seen this yesterday but newegg has it for $80 with free shipping today and I am really thinking of getting it for my Hubby for a daddy day present.

    Built or any one who has used this-

    Is the software easy enough to use that even a noobie who has never tried transferring music to computer could do this? I was thinking of trying to burn the hubby's albums to discs for him. Would this be a good thing to get and should I buy anything else to go with it? I would be willing to pay for more software if I would need it.
     
  7. built

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    Hi, cat mom...

    The software is easy, easy, easy. I was ripping music from albums to my iTunes within 10 minutes of opening the package. Honestly.
     
  8. cat mom

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    Thanks, In for one from Newegg. $80 cuz I am sloooow.
    +rep
     
  9. Cin'

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    Ohhh! Nice! Glad you got one! Please let us know how awesome it works for you!!!


    Cin ;) :)
     
  10. built

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    STILL a great deal! Congrats! (I paid $149 for mine last year at Best Buy.)

    Believe it or not, it was still worth every penny. It feels REALLY good to have all of my albums reduced to sound files on my computer. Now, I can burn DVDs; play them through my iTunes; all the while keeping them safe for the future.

    Enjoy!
     
  11. ajreynol

    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    wow, I really wish I had seen this.
     
  12. cat mom

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    Hi Guys

    Just received the turntable today. It really is easy to copy those vinyl record onto the computer. It just automatically puts it into I-Tunes. Thanks for the idea and encouragement.

    Hubby and I just spent several hours listening to old tunes. NICE :)
     
  13. Cin'

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    Awesome! I'm glad it's working out so good for you, and easy to use!
    (Now I'm wishing I woulda ordered it) :( :eek:
    :)