I wouldnt do the USB turntables. I'd go with something like the Audio-Technica AT-PL120, some extension RCA cables and a copy of Audacity. It requires a bit more running around getting everything set up, but it's easy and quick to dump records to my hard drive. The PL120 is a great turntable...
Would I buy a turntable? Nope! . . . . but only because I got one a couple of months ago. Oh, I love it! I got an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 - not a super high end record player, but fair enough for my needs. It sounds good, plays good and lets me rock the house. I've been looking through...