The Philips Corporation designed the cassette player in 1963 and was released to the public in 1965. It became popular during the 1970's.

You can get a standard cassette voice recorder online for between $25-$50. Cassette voice recorders of this price range may not have the best quality but will perform the basic recording needs of the average person.

Portable cassette players are often used by businessmen and secretaries in particular. However they're coming to be replaced by Digital voice recorders which don't require tapes.

They actually haven't stopped making cassette players but the market has dried up. The easiest way to buy one would be online.

Micro cassette are still being produced for hand held recorders.

It is possible to find tape players at most major retails stores online. Amazon.com is one of the most common sources.