A great mp3 player!!
Written: Nov 26 '02
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Pros: 10 GB hard disk.
Very handy storage device.
No skipping music.
Portable.
No batteries required.
Cons: Stock headphones are not powerful.
Cumbersome when used during jogging and running.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this product as it's not just a plain mp3 player. It can save you an entire hard disk for recovery and back-up purposes.
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| tlajmi's Full Review: RCA Lyra Jukebox RD2800 MP3 Player |
I was actually looking for a portable storage device. When researching, I came across the RCA LyraHD Jukebox RD2800 which served as a portable storage device and an mp3 player.
I purchased the RCA LyraHD Jukebox RD2800 last summer. I use this product daily as an MP3 player and as a back-up device.
The best price I found was at www.buy.com for about $249.99. I didn't pay any sales tax or shipping charges.
Some features of this product include:
- Easy to use software. The device itself is very easy to use. However, I really recommend you read manual to avoid any confusion and frustration.
- 10GB Hard Disk. This is the main reason I bought this product. A neat feature is that the jukebox will store any type of file in the hard disk. It will only play .mp3, mp3pro, .wav and .wma files. Essentially, you could store an entire 10GB PC hard disk (approx) in the player. I backed-up my entire D drive that has games, images, etc. in a breeze.
- It works like any regular mp3 player. Plays your music in 9 different modes such as shuffle, random, random-shuffle, etc. The software for the device is ok. I was not looking for anything fancy.
- You can transfer your files using the drag and drop feature (drag from your file to/from the Jukebox) using a USB cable.
- There are default playlists included to customize your music preferences. You can also customize your own playlist.
- Includes MusicMatch Personal Music Management Software.
- Accessories include:
Headphones, Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, USB Cable, AC/DC Adapter, Carrying Pouch, Car Kit and Audio Line-Out Cable.
- No batteries required. It comes with rechargeable batteries. They last about 6 hours (continuous play).
So, summing up this review:
Pros:
- 10GB Hard Disk.
- Portabilility (if you don't mind the weight).
- Stores any type of file.
- Plays most mp3 formats.
- Connect to your Car/PC/Stereo
- With included accessories, the deal is pretty sweet!
- For the price, I found it to be the best deal.
Cons:
- It is 11 ounces! Quite heavy when you go jogging or running.
- The provided headphone are meek. You can hardly call them powerful if you are used to Bose or Sony headphones. You can always replace the stock one later.
- The mp3 player isn't very powerful when played in the car. This might have something to do with my car, although my car system is great otherwise.
WARNING!
Make sure you have warranty when you do purchase this product. If you buy an RCA product from an online retailer not approved by RCA, RCA will NOT honor the warranty. Make sure RCA will cover you just to be on the safe side. I learnt the hard way!!
Good luck!
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 249.99
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