RCA Lyra RD1076 512 MB Personal MP3 Player

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.6 x 1.9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00091PI5W
• Item model number: RD1076
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features

Features

mp3/WMA/WMA DRM Playback
Plays back mp3 & Windows Microsoft Audio (WMA) files. Also, compatible with most secure music downloads from WMA-compliant services that support DRM.

128 MB Flash Memory
Stores up to 4 hours of WMA music encoded at 64 Kbps as well as being a data storage device. No moving parts for skipless audio playback.

External SD/MMC Slot for Expandable Memory
Expandable memory with the use of additional memory cards. (SD / MMC - cards not included)

Multifunction 2-Line Alpha-Numeric LCD Display
The multi-line alpha-numeric display lists name of artist, song, elapsed time, volume level, and battery level indicator when in playback mode.

USB 2.0 Connectivity
It is quick and easy to transfer files from your PC to your Lyra player.

Extended Battery Life
Up to 20 hours playback on one "AAA" battery.

Full Accessory Kit Included
Includes: CD-ROM Music Management Software, USB Cable, Sports Armband, and e.clipz Clip-on Headphones, 1 "AAA" Alkaline Battery

Specifications

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.36" x 1.9" x 0.6"
• Weight: 0.11 / 0.77 pounds
• Battery Life (Continuous Playback): Up to 20 Hours

Display

• Total Number of Tracks: Yes
• Track Number: Yes
• Elapsed Play Time: Yes
• Bit Rate: Yes
• USB Download: Yes
• DSP Modes: Yes
• Play Mode: Yes
• Hold: Yes
• Digital Volume Level: Yes
• Low Battery Indicator: Yes
• Low Battery: Yes
• Dead Battery: Yes
• USB Connection: Yes
• Memory Card: Yes
• Key Lock: Yes

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Product Description

RCA LYRA Personal mp3 Player with 512MB built in flash memory with external memory slot for SD / MultiMedia Card expandability, Upgradable Firmware, High Speed USB 2.0 with full accessory kit included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars By All Means Skip This Product and Buy the SanDisk Sansa, August 26, 2006

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Jeff (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD1076 512 MB Personal MP3 Player (Electronics)

I owned this exact product for 7 months before it died unexpectedly. It replaced a Rio that I owned for 6 years and used for 30-60 minutes every day running or lifting weights. The Lyra's battery consumption was horrible compared to the Rio, and even worse to my new 1 Gb Sansa. I'm still on my first battery with the Sansa, and it has played what would have been 3 batteries worth of MP-3's on the Lyra.

The user interface and features on the Lyra don't compared to either the 2000 Rio or the 2006 Sansa. Sadly, Rio exited the business, but the SanDisk product is at least as good. Plus, for the same price I paid 7 months ago for the 512 Mb Lyra, I got a 1 Gb Sansa.

It is sad to see the vaunted RCA name on such an inferior, poorly designed, and undependable product.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Had to return twice!, February 25, 2006

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T. Turner "Music lovea" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD1076 512 MB Personal MP3 Player (Electronics)

This was my first MP3 and I was really excited me and a co-worked purchased the same type. Within two weeks it stopped playing. It would start, but wouldn't stop, go to next song, or anything! I returned it to Walmart and got the same one thinking it was a defect, well the second one did the same thing within two weeks again. I called RCA customer service and all they could say was maybe the batch was bad, because they don't have any problems with the product. My co-workers still works, but she doesn't use hers like I used mine.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great if it works, July 30, 2006

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Michael Goldman "Nerd Guy" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA Lyra RD1076 512 MB Personal MP3 Player (Electronics)

I got two of these for my two sons since I had good experience with an earlier RCA MP3 player - the 1080 series.

Unfortunately, one stopped working after a month and without a receipt or anything I gave up on it. The other is fine. So 5 stars if it works - 0 stars if it dies.

No squeal and nice sound.

It seems to have a limit of 1 GB additional memory. I tried it wiht a 4GB SD card and it doesn't see more than 1 GB - might be a driver limit.