Minimal Gramophone
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See also: Crosley Revolution Turntable http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00F0YXHGK/
Smaller than a record case, able to run off 4 AA batteries, and weighing in at under two pounds, it also has a USB port than can be used for power or for ripping your vinyl to a computer.
this is interesting, but does anyone really want to play a record by spinning a rod between their fingers?
According to the description, it's more of an art project or educational tool than a practical music player. However, it still raises the question of why this isn't just being slapped onto Instructables or somesuch. I guess to raise money for the designer, but still.