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MakerBot Mixtape: Retro-looking 3D printed MP3 player

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:53 AM PDT

We see all sorts of MP3 players on the market every day, but if you're looking for a retro MP3 player, today we have the perfect player for you.

MakerBot Mixtape is a MP3 player, and it is designed to look like the retro cassette tape that was used in the past. Although this MP3 player comes with retro look, it has dedicated Play, Pause, Forwards and Backwards buttons, and it also comes with rechargeable battery that can provide you with up to four hours of music playback. MakerBot Mixtape acts like a standard USB drive when you connect it to your PC or Mac, and we should mention that this MP3 player comes with 2 GB of storage space. What makes MakerBot Mixtape special is the fact that it's 3D printable, and that you can choose your colors and designs.

MakerBot Mixtape is a unique MP3 player, but before you can use it, you might need to assemble it first. As for the price, Mixtape Kit is priced at $25.

[via Ubergizmo]

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