content: I got the iMic as a higher-quality alternative to the cheap sound card on my XP laptop. For this purpose, it has worked great for me for the price. It has improved sound quality for both output (PC audio to stereo speakers) and input (I record voice from a cheap microphone for my work). To boot, since it's USB, I hooked it up to a USB 2.0 hub, so now I only need one wire to connect my laptop to all its peripherals.However, I agree with other reviewers that it's not quite a "pro" product -- it doesn't have the controls and connectors pro sound people are likely to want. And I also agree that the box's promise that it "easily turns old records and tapes into mp3s or CDs" is exaggeration. Of course, you need a sound card, such as the iMic, for that job, but in any circumstance creating those digital files will be a big labor.I'd recommend this if your basic goals don't go beyond just getting better sound.