Bring the past into the present (and future) with the Ion Slide 2 PC Slide Converter, a computer peripheral that makes it easy to digitize old slides and negatives. Simply connect this small USB-based peripheral to a Windows-based PC, and the speedy 5 megapixel scanner can transfer 35mm negatives and slides into digital images.

It might sound laborious if you have a shoe box full of these memories, but keep in mind you only need to do it once. Think of how you're future-proofing these images, as they'll never fade when in a digital format. Plus, they now can be easily emailed to family and friends or posted to a photo-sharing Web site.

Additional features of the Ion Slide 2 PC Slide Converter include fixed-focus range, automatic exposure, color balance, and bundled software to import, organize, and edit the digital files.