Topic: Ikey...

[Kevin]

has anyone seen this yet http://www.ikey-audio.com/ikey.htm  Its a device that will allow you to record directly to your ipod.  Looks interesting thought I would pass it on.

Records 44.1
> Compatible with iPod®
> USB Port (For direct connectivity to supported USB Storage Device)
> Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 devices
> Records audio to uncompressed WAV format or
MP3 format (w/ selectable bit rate, up to 256kbps)
> Gold plated RCA inputs
> LED Indicator shows memory remaining on target drive
> Battery powered w/ low battery indicator
> DC charger input with DC adaptor included for use with
rechargeable batteries
> Level clip indicator
> Record volume control
> Reset button
> Requires 4AA batteries (Not included)
Unit Dimensions: 5.43" W x 1.1" D x 3.27" H (138 x 28 x 83)
Weight: Approx. 2lbs
Shipping: Approx. 3lbs
Introducing the iKEY Portable USB
Recorder, a revolutionary device that will
change the way you record audio forever.
Designed to record directly to any external
USBstorage device, including the iPod®,
the iKEY can record audio from any audio
device and write it directly to MP3 or WAV
format - in real time! With endless professional
and consumer applications, the iKEY
Portable USB Recorder proves itself as an
innovative product and the most convenient
tool on the market to record audio output
to digital media format.

[newscane]

Found this review from the perspective of a DJ:
http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/ikey.php

Retail price looks to be around $100... sounds like you get what you pay for.  It's doing the A/D conversion.  And then you still need the storage device on top of that.