RCA RD-2763FM Lyra 5 GB Micro Jukebox with FM Transmitter/Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the LYRA 2763FM because it was compatible with Windows 98 & it came with a car adapter. After using for about 2 weeks, the unit crashed & wouldn't boot up.So I sent it back.The service rep said to send back everything that came with it- all accessories, including the car adapter.After 4 more phone calls to Thomson (RCA's service provider) ... not to mention 2 months. I received a different model that wasn't compatible with my computer AND NO CAR ADAPTER.After 3 more calls to Thomson, I've repeatedly been told that the new unit they sent me doesn't include a car adapter.

Thomson has kept the car adapter I already paid for and sent back to them - as instructed by them & they won't replace it.

BOTTOM LINE - Thomson's service is terrible. They don't listen to you as a customer and don't care about making things right.

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Primarily designed as a digital music player but also capable of storing data, the RCA Lyra RD-2763 is a great choice for commuting, jogging, and a host of other on-the-go uses. The unit comes with a combination FM transmitter/charger that plugs into any car's cigarette lighter, letting you play your favorite tunes through the FM radio while charging the Lyra at the same time. In addition, the Lyra's 5 GB hard drive stores both MP3 and WMA files, in addition to supporting secure downloads from WMA-compliant DRM services. Listeners will enjoy access to up to 170 hours of WMA music or 3,400 songs encoded at 64 kbps--enough for almost any application, including cross-country road trips.
Getting around is simple thanks to the HDD SmartTrax navigation and included MusicMatch Jukebox software. The former lets you browse your contents by album, genre, year, or title, or select a group by ID3 tagging, while the latter offers such functions as Lyra DJ (creates precise playlists based on your sorting preferences) and the ability to export MP3 files to WAV format. And because there are no moving parts, the Lyra's music playback simply doesn't skip.
Listening to music is only part of the fun, however. The Lyra also stores data files, such as digital photos, PowerPoint presentations, text documents, and more. The data storage in effect turns the Lyra into a mini hard drive, making it a great companion for anyone who needs to transport small data files from one location to another without wasting a CD-R or hauling along a laptop. It also serves as a nice overflow device in a pinch, such as when needing to free up space on a digital camera.
The Lyra sports a multi-line LCD screen (with icons), which lists the artist name, song title, and elapsed time, among other details. The display makes it easy to select songs, view other selections, adjust the volume, check the battery level, and more. And thanks to the six equalizer presets--which include bass, custom, pop, rock, jazz, and flat--you can easily optimize the sound tones to suit your tastes.
The Lyra is compatible with PCs running Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP or Macs running OS X 10.2 or higher. To transfer music, simply run a USB cord (included) from the Lyra to a PC (the Lyra supports USB 2.0). The Lyra, which also comes with a built-in lithium-ion polymer battery and a universal AC/DC adapter, measures 2 by 3.3 by 0.6 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day manufacturer's warranty.
What's in the Box
Lyra jukebox, FM transmitter/charger, MusicMatch Jukebox CD, AC/DC adapter, mini USB cable, headphones,user's manual.

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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB White (1st Generation) OLD MODEL Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an amazingly small version of an Ipod that can hold a fair amount of music (about 12-15 CDS or so) and play it back with the really great sound that Apple's much pricier Ipod players have. The great thing about an Ipod is that you can essentially load your CDs onto it though Apple's Itunes software and then use your Ipod to access the CDs or lists of songs you create from these CDs on your computer. The negative of thisthe Shuffle playeris that you basically load down a batch of CDs or lists of songs from your computer and have pretty limited control on how you access them - either just shuffling though them on a random basis or skipping through them in order. Is this a bad thing?It depends on what you want.If it is a chanceto have a good batch of songs to play through without a lot of need to select specific songs, it is great -- kind of like a super radio station that can play selectionsyou want to hear, either randomly or in some basic order.If you want to create a music library in your pocket to easily select from a mix of songs, the Shuffle doesn't work well.

The unit is great when you want a mix of music (say for a plane trip or for a week of daily runs) or a program in a certain order (say a talking book). The unit is incredibly easy to load up (just plug into the USB port of your computer -- also charges here) and Itunes software is a cinch to use to import music from CDs (or purchase music files from Apple).

Given the price, it is (by the standards of Ipods) a good deal as a way of getting great sounding music in a small unit.It presents a nice alternative to a heavier and much more expensive Ipod -- good things as long as you accept its limitations.

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Includes: iTunes for Mac & Windows, white earbud headphones, & lanyard. Apple 1GB iPod Shuffle - About the size of a pack ofbubble gum, the iPod Shuffle gives you 1GB of storage space that can be used for both music and data. The storage is flash-based, whichmeans there's no moving parts, making it a great choice for listening to music during your workout. Transferring your music, or data files, isextremely easy and convenient. Requiring no extra cable, you simply pop off the cap on the end of the iPod Shuffle to reveal the built-in USB2.0 connector. Then you simply plug the iPod Shuffle directly into your computer! While connected, it can also sync with iTunes and rechargethe battery!Built-in Battery Indicator Stereo Minijack With iTunes you can set exactly how much of your storage space is used for music and data.With iTunes you can use the Autofill feature, letting iTunes automatically fill your device (depending on how much music space you gave it) with random music Audio Support - (MP3 / MP3 VBR / AAC) 8 to 320 Kbps / Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, & M4P) / Audible 2, 3, & 4 / WAV Unit Dimensions - 3.3 x 0.98 x 0.33 Unit Weight - 0.78 ounces

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Memorex MMP9008 8GB USB 2.0 MP4/MP3/ FM/Voice w/2.4" LCD (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this MP3 player at Target around the end of July 2009.It was ~$100.I thought it would be okay.I liked it's clean look because I was entertaining attaching velcro or something to it so that it could be stuck on an automobile's dash.The automobile is a 2009 with a high quality stereo.I've decided not to affix things to the dash because that's tacky.BUT, I can't believe how bad this device is.It's mind blowing.

Now, I came to hate this device in the course of two weeks.The underside's plastic's finish was scratched by sliding it across my desk slightly immediately.The buttons on the unit are too hard to press and don't always work.The sliding power button is too hard to use, you have to use a fingernail.You have to hold the power button in whatever position for over two seconds.The device takes over twenty seconds to turn on/off.The device will not work when the battery is low, even if it's plugged in and charging.If the battery runs out while you are using it, the device get's screwed up and has to be reset.Then, you can't even use it because it won't work when the battery is low even though it's plugged into a charger.The image on the screen would often freeze.Sometimes the buttons still seemed to operate the device, but the screen was frozen.Sometimes the device froze completely; it would not turn off or do anything no matter what.it had to be reset.The screen would often dim and not un-dim so that I could see anything clearly.The screen is unreadable in sunlight.The interface does not make sense; as in, the buttons used to navigate menus can randomly change with each new hierarchy.I don't understand why it would not be intuitive and always follow the same rules.The random play option was always the same random if you started playing music from the same song.If you pick a song and play it, it only plays that song as if you selected repeat.If you understand what I'm saying, the basic functions of a music player do not work the way you would suspect or want them to with this device.Unforgivable.

The sound output seems to be always very flat.There is a simple unlabeled in any way (I believe five band) EQ that doesn't seem to effect the audio output at all.I would even claim that it doesn't even do anything to the sound.

The music was synced to this device via Windows Media Played fine.It seemed to play any MP3 when it would work.I never tried to use videos.It came with software to convert the videos on a 3" CD that I never used.The headphones that it came with are garbage.It has a micro SD card slot for some reason.

I returned this device to Target for a free refund.I did so because my wife and I where listening to it on a road trip in the new car via Aux' input.It had a full charge at the start of the trip.After ~8 hours the device froze.I think the battery was dead, because it never had lasted more than ~8 hours of continuous audio playback.The unit would not turn off.I plugged it into the cars power adapter via a car USB adapter.I reset it by using a safety pin (many times) I keep in my wallet in case society falls apart and I get handcuffed by some psycho in some 'Saw' movie sort of scenario.The device has one of those small reset holes that you push a pin into.It would not turn back on.We could see that the screen would show various frozen interface hierarchies vary dimly.The device would not work at all after that.

I'm very savvy with these sort of things.I don't know why I thought this thing would be okay; I'll never buy a device impulsively again.I have, today, bought a Sony Walkman 8GB MP3 player from Amazon for ~$80.I hope it works better.

I suggest to anybody looking for a cheap MP3 player to look at Sony, Philips, or Sansa... perhaps Creative...It shouldn't be a big deal for these companies to make good MP3 players that work with Windows Media Player or any old file transfer scheme.If you know what I mean and are a person that has a music collection too big to ever be held on any portable device than perhaps you are looking for a solution like I was/am.That said, a person can't entertain Ipod, or Zune without minor 'hacking'.Soo sad.

You won't like this MP3 player.Do not buy it.It should cost ~$10.

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Take your entertainment anywhere with this Memorex MP3 player Digital player plays video and music Player comes with 8GB flash memory Compatible with MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM (WMA protected files), MPEG 4, and JPEG formats Features a 2.4-inch TFT color screen Expandable 2GB Micro SD card slot (sold separately) Rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours audio playtime (up to 2 hours video playback) Equalizer with presets High speed USB 2.0 Accessories: Video enabled MP3 player, software disc, stereo earbuds, USB cable

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Nextar MA99T-1GL 1 GB Digital MP3 Player with FM Radio (Gunmetal) Review

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(More customer reviews)This mp3 player, bought for Christmas, has stopped working already.First the names of the songs got all wonky, saying one thing while playing another.Now the battery will not hold a charge at all.Spend your money on something better!

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Get in the groove with the Nextar MA99T-1GL digital MP3 player, whichoffers a stylish gunmetal-colored housing that wears easily around your arm. Thecompact device supports a host of audio formats, including MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA,WMV, ASF, and WAV, giving you plenty of options when working out at the gym orcommuting to work. Listeners will also dig the MP3 player's multiple playback modes,which include repeat play (one or all tracks), shuffle, and browse play. And should youneed to record an interview or take a few voice notes, the MA99T handles that, too,with a built-in microphone that records into WAV or ACT format.
Storage-wise, the unit offers 1 GB of flash memory, enough for up to 16 hours of MP3music and 32 hours of WMA audio. The unit's preset equalizer, meanwhile, lets youcustomize your audio options, with natural, rock, pop, soft, classic, jazz, and digital bassboost settings. Add in an integrated FM radio receiver and recorder--which let youcatch up on all your favorite FM programs--and you have everything you need forhours of on-the-go audio entertainment. Other details include USB mass storagecapability, a shutdown timer with a sleep mode and a power-save mode to simplify andextend battery use, a full graphics menu with a corresponding text display, and arechargeable lithium-ion battery. The MA99T, which runs for roughly 10 hours percharge, measures 3.5 by 1.6 by 0.6 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-daywarranty.
What's in the Box
MP3 player, earbuds, armband, USB cable, software CD-ROM, user's manual.

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COBY MP-C641 MP3 Player with 256 MB Flash Memory Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted an inexpensive mp3 player, and this was on sale.I combed the internet looking for reviews to see if it was worth paying even the sale price.I found only one review that said, essentially, "eh, it's OK, I guess."Well, it's not.Whenever the backlit dsplay shuts off, there is static interference, like bad AM radio reception.I could turn up the volume to drown it out, but should I have to?I may have recieved a defective unit, but why chance it when there are so many others to choose from?

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Measuring less than 3 inches long and less than an inch tall, this extremely portable Coby MP3 player features 256 MB of built-in flash memory and an SD card slot for virtually unlimited playback possibilities. In addition to MP3 and WMA music file support, the player comes complete with mass storage capabilities, making the player a handy tool for carrying important school and business files. As an added school/business feature, the player comes with an integrated microphone, allowing you to record those important lectures and meetings in MP3 format. The player boasts an amazing 32-hour battery life while in digital recording mode.
Loading the device with your favorite music is simple: All you need to do is connect the player to your PC or Mac with the provided mini USB cable, and start dragging music onto the device. Other great features include an easy-to-read LCD display, upgradable firmware, and preset digital equalizer settings that include normal, classic, rock, jazz, and pop settings. The player supports Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Mac OS X operating systems, and runs on one AAA battery (not included).
What's In The Box
MP-C641 MP3 player, stereo earphones, USB cable, carrying strap, and installation CD.

Stereo headphones help deliver optimal sound for your MP3's.

The included USB cable delivers plug-and-play convenience.

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Coby MP-C582 Clip MP3 Player 1 GB - Pink Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this little pink MP3 player, and I like it a lot.I like the way you can clip it onto your clothes or belt, etc.The only complaint is that it doesn't last the five hours it claims in the booklet, but I can still get a few hours before it goes dead.For someone who just wants some tunes, but can't afford the high end MP3 players, I recommend this.

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The Coby MP-C582 1 GB Clip MP3 Player is a convenient, and ultimately portable solution for taking your digital music with you wherever you go. The MP-C582 has 1 GB internal flash drive that will allow you to store up to 300 of your favorite songs at 128 kbps in either MP3 format, or as WMA digital music files. Not only does this digital music player store your music, but has a mobile data storage function that lets you transport important files as well. The MP-C582 utilizes USB 2.0 for ultra-fast file transfers between your computer and player, and has a built-in, spring-loaded back that allows you to clip it to you, wherever is most convenient and accessible. This Coby MP-C582 1 GB Clip MP3 player comes in pink, and includes a pair of professional stereo headphones to help ensure a quality sound experience, as well as a USB adapter and a 2.5-millimeter to 3.5-millimeter headphone adapter for versatility.
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Coby MP-C582 1 GB MP3 player, 1 x pair stereo headphones, USB adapter, 2.5-millimeter to 3.5-millimeter headphone adapter, user's guide and warranty information.

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COBY MP-C741 MP3 Player w/256 MB Flash Memory & FM Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got the COBY MP-C741 and have used it for a couple of days and I must say that I am impressed by it considering its price.

The package includes the player, headphones, a battery, the manual, a USB to mini USB adapter cable and a mini CD which includes its drivers. It is plug and play in Windows ME/2000/XP and Mac OS X so no drivers are needed, the included mini CD only has the drivers needed for Windows 98.

It has 256MB of integrated flash memory which can store up to 60 songs (at 4 minutes per song) at 128kbps and also plays WMA files (doubles the song capacity at 64kbps). It has an integrated mini USB 2.0 connection for fast downloads, it also supports creating folders as well as drag and drop. It also has a SD/MMC card slot in the battery cover for expanding its memory capacity to up to 768MB by using 512MB SD/MMC cards which can be swapped or changed to add more music.

It also features a navigation option to navigate and find files, the LCD is screen is backlit and can be programmed to display ID tags, file info or lyrics if available on the file. It also has some preset equalizer settings to improve the sound coming out of the player.

It can also function as a portable storage unit and it is not necessary to have a battery installed on it for using this function since it will feed on the USB port allowing you to take large files by putting them either on the integrated flash RAM or an installed SD/MMC card. Since it supports SD/MMC cards it can also be used as a portable card reader as well.

It lasted a whole two days with the included alcaline battery. It runs on a single AAA battery and you can also use AAA rechargeable batteries. The included heaphones while not the greatest they do a good job, you can also connect your own headphones to it if you wish since it has a standard headphone port.

It also has an integrated FM radio with good reception and also lets you store preset stations. The recording function allows to either record from radio or the integrated microphone, the recorded sound is quite clear (when using the medium or better settings) and can be reproduced by either the MP3 player or a computer (uses IMA-ADCPM encoding) and can store up to 16 hours of recorded sound using the best settings in the integrated flash memory.

The case is made of plastic so it has normal resistance and could be prone to scratches (no paint comes off) if not treated properly so I recommend that you get a carrying bag or case for it to keep at its best.

So far, I have no complains about this player or find any cons to its functionality.

Of course, there are a whole lot more options out there when it comes to MP3 players and it all depends on your needs for an MP3 player, the advantage of flash based drives is that they don't skip if moved around constantly (for example while jogging) or have a hard drive that could go bye-bye if dropped.

If you do not need to look at videos or pictures on your player or need to carry several gigabytes of music around, don't like MP3/WMA formats or are pretty annoyed by minuscule scratches (when maltreated) or that it won't make you a latte capuccino, this player is a viable choice.

With MP3/WMA playing capabilities, voice/FM radio recording, FM radio, plug-and-play, drag and drop, mass storage and SD/MMC card reading/memory expansion capabilities you will be hard pressed to find a device that will do all of this while costing around [...].

Hope this is helpful.

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Portable MP3 Digital Player with 256 MB Built In Flash Memory & FM Tuner

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