1277867119 78 Retro Gadgets Go High TechNEW YORK (TheStreet) — Tired of reading about the new iPhone 4 or hearing about companies trying to redefine the computer? We hear you. it can make one long for an old, faithful gadget. with that in mind, we hunted down a few old technologies that have received a high-tech makeover. hopefully these 10 gadgets will satisfy your nostalgia for the past. USB Typewriter: Jack Zylkin, a member of the online craft marketplace Etsy, recently began to advertise an exciting “new” invention: the USB typewriter. for $75, Zylkin will mail you a do-it-yourself kit that turns your typewriter into a “USB-ready keyboard.” Essentially, you install sensors beneath each of the keys that connect to a digital screen. this screen is hooked up to a USB cable that can connect to your computer or even your iPad so that you can save or print what you type. New applications bring old technology to your iPhone. as Gizmodo joked, this gadget will make it even harder to type on an iPad, but then again, efficiency isn’t the point. this gadget allows users to enjoy the feel of typewriting while preserving the benefits of saving documents on a computer. If you’re intimidated by the prospect of assembling this yourself, Zylkin will sell you a pre-assembled model for $300-$500. Crosley Record Player with CD Recorder: During the past few years, records have become popular again. So it shouldn’t be too surprising that some companies are looking for ways to modernize record players. Crosley now makes several standalone turntables that look like beautiful wooden antiques fit for the Smithsonian. However, this turntable comes with a tape player, radio and, best of all, a CD player that can record the album. the device sells for $314 on Amazon(AMZN). Moleskine Case for the Kindle: Moleskine is known for making notebooks (ones that you actually write in, not laptops), but they recently came out with a nice cover for the Kindle, which comes with a writing pad on the inside. this way, you can read your books digitally but take notes the old fashion way. the cover costs $40 on Amazon, but keep in mind that Amazon just slashed the price of the Kindle by $70, so if you buy the Kindle and the case now, it’s kind of like you’re getting the accessory for free.

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