This document discusses ways to reuse old technology and reduce waste by connecting modern MP3 players to older stereo equipment using auxiliary cables. It provides examples of connecting a $20 Sansa MP3 player to a boom box or $49 Sansa Clip to a 1970s stereo. Connecting devices in this way allows one to power old equipment for great sound quality while avoiding headphones. The document encourages hosting "bring your own music" events to reconnect listening experiences.

1. Untangle & Listen Patricia Post, Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE)

2. This is a “green” 10-minute segment of the program. Please reduce, reuse & recycle. Image Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholas_t/3711662174/

3. Landfills: A messy problem! lets be part of the solution… Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21218849@N03/3183610309/

4. What if we use new technologies to power old technologies? What if we reuse what we already have, yet get some new things too? What if….

5. Get Wired! Experiment. Be playful. Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philscoville/60558804/

6. It’s a plug and play world... Don’t be fooled by marketing efforts aroundnew technologies….

7. Old Technologies Do you have any of these lying around?

8. Do you have a 1970’s stereo system lounging around? Garage Animal

9. New Toys! Do you own one of these MP3’s? Others?

10. You’ve Got All of the Ingredients Tiny, high-density-storage devices (MP3’s) + Assorted high quality sound systems = Freedom from earbuds & great sound How does it work?

11. Have you noticed an “aux port” on old equipment? Or, “line in”…that works too! Auxiliary Port

12. Must-buy cable! Best $8 you’ll ever spend…

13. New Best Friends!

14. $20 Sansa MP3 tethered to an old boom box

15. 1/8” Stereo/Audio Red-White Cable Power up that lounging Garage Animal $10 from Radio Shack

16. $49 Sansa Clip (8GB) powering 70’s Stereo Holds 4,000 Songs

17. Another Trick for Using MP3’s in Your Home Sansa Clip Connected to Home Theater System. Surround Sound!

18. 1/8” Stereo/Audio Red-White Cable Same cable as the 70’s stereo cable!

19. Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveduarte/2817722169/

20. A New Portable Social Animal Same cable idea for all sorts of MP3’s Altec Lansing iM600

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