Lasonic updates vintage boombox

Somebody call Turbo! Crave is ready to throw a non-stop breakdance competition.

(Credit: Lasonic)

In a move that just might reignite Mr. T's breakdance career, Lasonic has announced plans to update their classic '80s full-size boombox design to meet the demands of the iPod-toting modern world. That means no more flipping tapes over between headspins and popping routines. It also means that you can fit the soundtrack to Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo and several Africa Bambaataa mixes onto your Nano to keep the party rockin' 'til the break of dawn.

Wondering if this thing has a mic input so you can bust your rendition of "Rapper's Delight"? Of course it does. It can also load music directly from USB thumb drives or Flash memory cards. Super fresh.

Here's the original Lasonic TRC-931 boombox in all its cassette-flipping glory.

(via Listening Post)

[Ferris B]

I want one!

Finally, a true modern boombox (JVC's Kaboom is great, but doesn't have the boombox look). Maybe some other manufacturers will follow suit? Hope so! It would be awesome if there were a whole bunch of new, huge, flashy, and loud portable bboxes available next year!

[Ferris B]

I want one!

Finally, a true modern boombox (JVC's Kaboom is great, but doesn't have the boombox look). Maybe some other manufacturers will follow suit? Hope so! It would be awesome if there were a whole bunch of new, huge, flashy, and loud portable bboxes available next year!