🎵 DigitalLife Walkman Cassette Tape to MP3 CD Converter - USB Flash Drive Recorder (Flash Drive Not Included, PC Not Required) Review

I bought this device to convert some cassettes to mp3. At first it worked as advertised, then after about 5 minutes the tape transport mechanism stopped working. No playback, fast forward or rewind. I had my doubts about the build quality when I unboxed it and saw that it was mostly made of cheap plastic. Might be an anomaly but I don't have the patience to try another one. He comes back.

The item I received is counterfeit. It is called ezcap audio, it is written that it is made in China and there is absolutely no information on the product or on the packaging that could identify the manufacturer. Based on comparing the product to the photos of what I ordered online this could be the same item but I highly doubt this is the case. I used it once as a tape recorder and it's ok, but not very good. I haven't tried it as a tape to mp3 converter yet. The name "DigitalLife" is NOWHERE…

While sorting through this I found a box of cassettes I recorded a few years ago. I had no reason to keep them other than nostalgia. Solution? DIGITAL YOU! A friend recommended this product to me and I'm glad I bought it. It was easy to work with and I archived my tapes to MP3 flawlessly. The advantage is that it can also play your cassettes (I don't have a tape recorder anymore). Power is supplied via the USB port, so make sure you have a free port. Alternatively you can use 2 AA batteries but