RCA RD2201 Lyra 32 MB MP3 Player

Average customer rating:

Worthless proprietary trash

This is one great entry level MP3 player!

A Dream come true

Amazing highly flexible and expandable MP3 player

The Worst MP3 Player, The Lyra 2

RCA RD2201 Lyra 32 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
Up to 64 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Accessories:

NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Koss KTX-Pro Portable Stereophone

Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones

SanDisk 16 MB CompactFlash Card (SDSFB-16-455)

Viking 16 MB CompactFlash Card (CF16M)

Product Features:

Check the "See more pictures" section for a rebate on additional memory cards and carrying case

Upgradable for future or alternative audio-compression formats

Create your own MP3 or Real G2 digital music library by converting your existing CD collection

Store files on removable CompactFlash memory cards (comes with 32 MB card)

Includes headphones, batteries, software, CompactFlash, and CompactFlash Reader/Write

ASIN: B00004NKLM

Product Description

Lyra plays MP3 and RealAudio G2, and may be upgraded for future alternative formats. Lyra comes complete with everything you need to download and transfer digital music files: CompactFlash memory Card, CompactFlash Reader/Writer, cable, music management software, headphones-even batteries!Lyra's 64 MB CompactFlash Memory card holds up to two hours of digital quality audio. Or store ten times as much music with additional CompactFlash. Back-lit LCD display lets you see the table of contents on the flash and: name of the artist, song title, and elapsed time of the song you're playing-even in the dark. Lyra has no moving parts, so it's completely Skip Free (when used with CompactFlash). No jumps, no bumps, no jitters. Create your own digital music library by downloading digital audio files or converting your existing CD collection. Lyra offers 6 play modes: Shuffle, Shuffle Repeat, Repeat (one), Repeat (all), Program, and Play. Available software upgrade allows you to store and play new compressed digital music formats as they emerge.

Amazon.com Review

The RCA Lyra 32-MB MP3 player comes with all the amenities you need in a state-of-the-art Internet music player: a 32 MB CompactFlash card, RealJukebox MP3 software, and headphones. It's a decent player, but as with all computer peripherals, it has some drawbacks.

When we first unpacked the Lyra, we noticed that it was a little larger than most MP3 players but felt somewhat flimsy and lightweight.

Setting up the Lyra involves two easy steps: First, install the card reader/writer software, and then install the RealJukebox MP3 player software. One potential drawback is you must use the RealJukebox software with the Lyra. This is no big deal if your purchase of the Lyra marks the start of your path down the MP3 highway, but if you already use and prefer one of the other MP3 software programs out there--Music Match, SoundJam MP, or Winamp--you're out of luck. Fortunately, you can easily transfer your MP3 files over to RealJukebox, so it's not a huge loss in the end.

Once you've installed the software and attached the CompactFlash reader drive, you're ready to begin transferring files to the Lyra. The 32 MB card that comes with the player holds approximately a half hour of music (one minute of music per megabyte of memory). We easily transferred our songs onto the Lyra. The transfer process was a bit lengthier than we've experienced with other players, taking close to one minute per song. However, we were able to drag and drop all the files we wanted into the player; then we left it alone to finish the job. We wished the player came with some onboard memory--instead, the only memory available is in the 32 MB CompactFlash card that comes with the player (or any additional CompactFlash cards you purchase).

The Lyra has a backlit display, which is a great feature. You can scroll through each track you've uploaded to the player and view six song titles at a time. While each song is playing, the display shows the name of the song, artist, album title, track number, compression rate, mode, and the elapsed time of the song.

The Lyra's sound quality is quite good for an MP3 player, but we did notice a bit of static when we operated the device next to other electronics products. You can choose any preset DSP mode--flat, bass boost, rock, pop, jazz--or you can opt to set the equalizer yourself, which delivers far superior results. As with most MP3 players, the headphones are worthless, and upgrading to a better pair will make a world of difference in sound quality. We also appreciated the fact that RCA made the Lyra upgradable to other music-compression formats, so you won't get stuck with an out-of-date player down the road.

All in all, the Lyra is a good player that will work for you if you don't have any issues using RealJukebox as your MP3 software and if the lack of onboard memory doesn't bother you.

Pros:

Easy-to-read, backlit display
Simple installation process
Upgradable, can support other compression formats

Cons:

Slightly flimsy case
Must use RealJukebox as MP3 software
No onboard memory

Amazon.com Product Description

Now there's a digital music system that goes where you go. The Lyra player delivers everything you need to download and play MP3 and RealAudio G2 files anywhere. You get CD-quality sound with no skipping because Lyra has no moving parts. Store over an hour of music on removable SkipFree memory cards. You can even create playlists from your CD collection with the included music management software.

Customer Reviews:

Worthless proprietary trash.......2004-03-22

I got one of these as a gift along with tha rest of my team at a former job. I can say with certainty that I'm glad I did not [PAY] for this piece of junk. Every so often I figure I'll dig it out and see if I can make some use of it again, and soon find out just how much of a waste of time that is.

These days it's evem worse that it had been when it was new. Sure, you can [IN THEORY] upgrade the firmware, but that's only if you have [precisely] the sort of system configuration the developers thought you were allowed to have. Since this is from Thompson/RCA, who own the Frauenhoffer patent the MP3 format uses for encoding, and therefore have a vested interest in proprietary formats, they will likely [never] support the competing OGG Vorbis format. Tough luck if that's what you've been encoding all your vinyl recordings in.

Also, since it's so anal about how you upload your music to it, it seems you can't even use a newer card without some weird formatting utility for ity. (...)

This is one great entry level MP3 player!.......2002-12-07

I own two of these babies, I bought them as "refubished" online from an auction company. They have never failed to amaze and please me. They are fully supported by MusicMatch tm computer software, so downloading mp3 to it is a snap! I have used up to a 256 compact flash card in them and they work great! I even compress my old time radio shows down to 16 kbits , so I can listen to literally hours of old radio shows while driving. I use rechargeable batteries, and carry spares if they run low. Buy an extra USB reader/writer and your set for life. The b/w lcd screen scrolls the name of the tunes and or whatever the titles my be, and with 5 different modes and 6 dsp settings, you can't go wrong. I only wish I could have purchased these "Brand New" because they brand the case with a great big "R" on the back.

A Dream come true.......2002-05-28

When my dad said that he found a cheap model of an mp3 player, I was hyped. Then, when we got to the store, I saw it, and well, it looked pretty bulkey& bad. then I saw all the other mp3 players, and thought they were way too smal!! Then, when I got home, I had a little troubble with the 1st and recomended program, but then tried the second, which is realjukebox, is so much better and faster. The sound is great, the donload time on my windows 98 is almost less than two min. You can expand the memory, and it has a back light. It fits right into your palm, and you won't be dissatisfied. I take it where ever i go, and it works good always. the batteries last at least 50 hrs, but i've only had it for almost three days. Trust me, if you get this, you won't be unhjappy for at least a year, :-P and i recomended it to alot of my friends, and they've loved it.
GET THIS ITEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing highly flexible and expandable MP3 player.......2002-01-21

I received this MP3 player with 32MB of memory from my sister as a gift around a year ago and for the first six months never used it since I had a MiniDisc player, a portable CD player, and a high speed CD burner.

The initial reluctancy to use it was the low amount of memory. However, with the significant drop in compactflash card prices, I bought a 128MB card for under $100USD and another 64MB card for around $40USD recently. With this expanded memory, the Lyra is awesome. It's sound is almost CD quality, and I now use Microsoft MediaPlayer software to play and to download songs. Very fast and high compatible. I agree with some of the other reviews as to this player eats up batteries.

Using Duracell Ultra's seems the best, I find that I can use the device longer with them. With a 128MB card, I can fit over 20 songs in the highest quality format. Also, what I found out that if you were willing to sacrific sound quality, you can opt for lower data quality files (96K) to have more songs on the same size memory card. However, I do not recommend this.

Now that there are 512MB+ cards available on the market, this MP3 is the best. It has great sound quality, the volume is very loud, uses upgradable reasonably price compactflash memory, has quick download speeds unlike MD's, uses regard AA batteries, is relatively small compared to a CD player, does not skip like CD's, and runs upgradable software right from the compactflash card.

The only drawbacks are that it could a a bit smaller, the light shuts off two quick, and it could us less power.

Nonetheless, all in all an amazing MP3 player even after a year.

The Worst MP3 Player, The Lyra 2.......2002-01-13

One hates to be hoodwinked and I certainly was on this one. I purchased my Lyra based upon it playing MP3 files. It does not, it playes an encrypted file called an MPX file. The secret conversion brings back memories of the Beta Recorder days. Many problems have arisen because of this and I am still trying without success to transfer some MP3s to it. I feel like I have been robbed.

Product Description

Clear Case's view-ability takes your PDA's performance to new heights. This stylish yet functional case allows you to view and navigate your Palm PDA screen without removing it from its case. Cutouts for easy access to stylus, headphone jack, IR port, microphone, reset button, speaker and charging/synchronization port.

Customer Reviews:

With a manipulation works perfect.......2007-05-12

1st as you should know you pretty much have to file down the "nubs" so that the case can even be opened-->easy to do, all u need is a nail file

2nd the screw for the clip is not particularly secure (i.e. it unscrewed and I nearly dropped my palm)-->when screwing it in place use a little super glue BUT its obviously permanently fixed once you do this

All in all its a great case for your palm...when your alerts go off you can see the screen light up through the case which is nice...furthermore you can use the toggle button on the palm and never even open the case.

Good with modifications.......2007-03-29

I like the case very much! But when I got it, not so much. The thing is, with the design, you push in the left side to open it, that pushes the pegs in and releases them from the slot. But once you put your palm in, there's no room to push the side in anymore, so you're kind of stuck for taking it back out (if you close the cover it's incredibly hard to get it open again). HOWEVER! if you carefully sand off the pegs with a bit of sandpaper or a nailfile, then it no longer gets stuck and you can use it normally and as described. I like it this way! :)

By the way, their screen protector is really good, it's very thin and comes with a protective sheet on both sides that you pull off to apply, I may have to order some separately. :)

Product Description

With the MP3 Player plus USB Flash Drive not only can you store and transfer your files, but you can also enjoy listening to your favorite songs while traveling, working out or relaxing by the pool. The DiskGO! MP3 Player plus USB Flash Drive comes complete with earbud headphones and a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Customer Reviews:

Player Not!.......2006-11-07

Upon receiving the player, we loaded some music into it. It worked fine for the first charging. However we were unable to recharge it after that!

Average customer rating:

Envision Monitors Suck!

Do not buy.

DO NOT BUY!!

Best Monitor I have ever owned.

DISTORTION!!

Envision EN-910e 19" CRT Monitor

Manufacturer: ENVISION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Monitors | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
19-Inch | CRT | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Jensen JF25 Stereo Headphones

Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)

Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)

Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser

Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Product Features:

1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution at 75 Hz

0.25-millimeter dot pitch

VESA-, XGA-, SVGA-, VGA-compatible

Complete plug-and-play setup and operation

EPA Energy Star compliant

ASIN: B00005ML8R

Product Description

The EN-910 offers state-of-the-art quality and design for the serious user. A full 1600 by 1200 display running at a flicker free 75Hz, this monitor prevents eyestrain while offering better image quality. An exceptional .25mm dot pitch allows for the crispest, sharpest image yet. Reliability, affordability, and quality make this the monitor to beat.

Amazon.com Product Description

Sometimes, bigger really is better. The largest standard CRT monitor offered by Envision, the EN-910 supplies you with a full 18-inch viewable screen size. Home users and professionals looking for a second screen will appreciate the versatility: with VGA, VESA, XGA, and SVGA compatibility, this monitor makes everything from DVDs to spreadsheets look their finest.

Your graphics are presented sharply thanks to a fine 0.25-millimeter dot pitch and 1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution. Ideal for those who spend long hours in front of the screen, the EN-910 has a 75 Hz refresh rate, which guarantees flicker-free images that reduce eyestrain.

The monitor is compatible with PCs only. Its complete plug-and-play setup makes installing the EN-910 practically a no-brainer, while adjusting display parameters is simple. Eight preset and 20 programmable adjustments allow for easy customization of image size, tone, color, and placement.

Rugged and durable, the monitor weighs in at 44 pounds with a footprint of about 18 square inches. Envision provides an impressive three-year warranty that covers parts and service.

Customer Reviews:

Envision Monitors Suck!.......2005-06-24

Just got off the phone with Envision because my second 19" flat screen went black on me. I had bought the original one about 3 years ago and a little before a year, the power went dead on it. I had to send it to California with RMA #, etc...It cost me another $50 after paying $300 just to ship it! It took some time but they ended up sending me a new one. So here I am again, about 2 years later, and this monitors screen goes black. I send my complaints to customer service and all they want to know is if my warranty is still good. Being unsatisfied, I ask for upper management and they start giving me the run around!?? I finally get someone on the phone after playing phone tag for over a week and they say since my warranty is expired(which it barely did), the best they could do is offer a 15% discount to fix it. Oh yeah, they also told me how much it would cost to fix it....over $100 plus another $50 for shipping that 50lb. monster!! I can't believe these guys are still around...I mean take a look at all the other 1 star negative reviews about envision from this site and you'll see i'm not exaggerating. Please, DON'T BUY ENVISION MONITORS!! YOU'LL BE REGRETTING IT LIKE ALL THESE OTHER PEOPLE!!

Do not buy........2004-12-11

One of the features is "1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution at 75 Hz" - if I try to go above 1024x768 the monitor starts making noises and lines go up and down the screen - it sounds like a bomb in an action movie or something. I tried 1280x1024 at 60Hz refresh and it still didn't work. I've tried everything and nothing works.

DO NOT BUY!!.......2004-06-08

When I first saw the size of this monitor and the price tag, I knew it was not top quality, but I was willing to take a chance. And now I regret it.
After only a few months use, the VGA cord would lose it's signal to the computer. I have to wiggle the cord so that the losely connected wires would send the signal again. This happens about once an hour, or whenever the cord "happens" to move, thereby losing it's connection. It is so annoying. Once in a while I get an error message on the screen saying that the refresh rate is out of range.
This is not a problem with my computer, because I have tested it on three different computers (2 HP's and 1 Sony).
Buyer beware on this one.
I will never buy Envision again.

Best Monitor I have ever owned........2003-04-26

I just bought this monitor, it worked great out of the box, it worked so great that I didn't even need to make any adjustments to the image at all, it came out of the box, perfect, and totally dialed in. Every other monitor I have purchased I have had to mess with the contrast, brightness, scaling, or something. It was kinda freaky, almost like they had read my mind or something. The picture is crystal clear, the footprint is relatively small, and the weight seemed to be reasonable for the size. Overall, I am overjoyed with this monitor, and will continue to buy Envision monitors.

DISTORTION!!.......2003-03-30

I got the Envision 910e 19" monitor a week ago. Today I am packing it up and taking it back. Can't get rid of the picture distortion no matter how I adjust it. If you are sensitive to screen distortion I'd recommend spending a bit more, this sort of thing really bothers me.

Product Description

Xerox 3R12288, Xerox Transparency Film for Color / Monochrome Printers, 8.5 x 11, 60/Box. - Ink Jet Transparency Film for Color/Monochrome Printers, 8-1/2 x 11, 60/Box

Ink Jet Transparency Film for Color/Monochrome Printers, 8-1/2 x 11, 60/Box (XER3R12288)

Average customer rating:

Ink Jet Transparency Film for Color/Monochrome Printers, 8-1/2 x 11, 60/Box (XER3R12288)

Manufacturer: Xerox Corporation
ProductGroup: Office Product
Binding: Kitchen

Transparency Material | Business Presentation Supplies | Categories | Office Products
Product Features:

Sold As: Box

ASIN: B0006UZ4BO

Product Description

Item #: XER3R12288. General Purpose Film for Most Color and Black & White Inkjet Printers
Removable sensing stripe. 60 per box.
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Digi Digi PCI/16Em Module 16-Port Risc/DB25 Connector 60 with O

Manufacturer: DIGI INTERNATIONAL
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

PCI Network Cards | Desktop Adapters | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

BOX W/ 60IN CABLE

ASIN: B0000515WL

Product Description

The AccelePort Xem asynchronous system is an expandable, modular and intelligent serial communication solution designed specifically for small to mid-size multiuser installations. This product is especially well-suited for applications that are expected to start small and grow over time to as many as 64 ports. This flexible system enables you to connect up to 64 RS-232 or RS-422 serial ports to a Universal PCI (3.3v & 5v) or ISA-based computer. The result is a fast, reliable way to connect terminals, printers, modems, instruments and other serial peripheral devices, making it ideal for applications such as data acquisition, office/factory automation and industrial process control.The AccelePort Xem system features a host adapter card with an on-board RISC-based processor that delivers up to 115.2 Kbps performance per port. The system also includes a compact Digi PORTS module that provides access to eight or 16 serial ports. PORTS modules can also be Ethernet-enabled using the PortServer II.The AccelePort Xem has driver support for a wide array of popular operating systems. It features the same quality, reliability and after-sales technical support that has made Digi the leader in serial connectivity.

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HiFi Works 30001 HFW5 5.25-Inch In-Wall Speakers, White (Pair)

Manufacturer: HiFi Works
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

In-Wall & In-Ceiling | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Monster Cable QL GMT-H QuickLock Gold Banana Connectors (2 Pair)

Monster Cable S16-2-CL EZ1000 Standard 16/2 UL CL3-Rated Speaker Cable(Light Blue)

Monster Standard UL CL3 Speaker Cable 16 Gauge - 500 ft. spool (S16-2R CL-500)

Product Features:

Perfect in-wall speakers for a small- to medium-sized room

5.25-inch black polypropylene subwoofer

0.75-inch cloth dome tweeter with a Ferrofluid cooled voice coil

Easy installation with the patented Flex-bar system

Measures 7.5 x 11 x 2.3 inches (W x D x H)

ASIN: B0008IVA6W

Product Description

HFW5 In-Wall is a small size speaker perfect for general house music system and for small room area coverage.

Amazon.com Product Description

Are you searching for great sound without all the clutter of traditional cabinet speakers? Then look no further than the HiFi Works 30001 HFW5 5.25-inch In-wall Speaker System. This 5.25-inch system delivers high fidelity sound without taking up any space. The HFW5 is powerful enough to fill a small- to medium-sized room with crisp sound -- perfect for adding speakers to a bedroom, kitchen, den, or even a bathroom. Installation is a breeze with the patented Flex-bar system and it can be painted to match your home's decor. The cut-out size for this in-wall speaker system is 5.25 x 9.125-inches and the speaker is less than three inches deep -- the perfect fit for almost any wall.

The high-efficiency design allows the HWF5 to operate on as little as 10 watts of power, but it isn't sheepish -- this little speaker can handle the heft of a wide range of home theater and stereo receivers (up to 65 watts). The speaker delivers high tones through the 0.75-inch tweeter that features a cloth dome with a Ferrofluid cooled voice coil. The 5.25-inch subwoofer features a black polypropylene cone with a rubber surround seal that delivers deep, bumpin' bass tones. This system includes a pair of speakers and is easy to install with only a few tools.

What's in the Box
A pair of HFW5 speakers and the Flex-bar installation system.

Product Description

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Product Description

Microban inhibits growth of microbes that may cause product deterioration

Customer Reviews:

Nice.......2007-09-19

great sevice.. i ordered it on saturday and got it 4 days later.. will come back to amazon for more

Unbelievable!.......2007-03-21

Well, what can I say about the Fellowes Microban mousepad....it's a mousepad! A wonderful, glorious pad that keeps my mouse from putting ugly marks on my lovely cherry desk...and what a great job it does! :-)

Decent Mouse pad.......2007-02-11

if had it for a few months now and everthing is working fine, no signs of bacteria anywere !

better than the one it replaced.......2007-01-11

The other mousepad was a quarter of an inch thick and and all the corners were raised up.So this mousepad was well worth the money,and is working great.It's made from rubber so I dont think the sides coming apart or rolling up will not be a problem.Thanks

its a mousepad.......2006-04-17

This pad is ideal if you are a mouse user, it allows the mouse user (you) to use your mouse. This highly effective model comes in the color 'black' which absorbs the maximum amount of heat from the sun.

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