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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Product Description:
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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