RCA RD1060 64 MB Kazoo Digital Audio Player

by RCA

Product Details

Product Manual [310kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063TMH
• Item model number: rd1060
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Take RCA's Kazoo digital audio player on the go and listen to MP3 digital audio files. With the 64 MB internal flash memory, you can enjoy over an hour of near-CD quality, skip-free music (there are no moving parts). You can also use the MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory slot and insert up to 64 MB additional memory. (See our selection of MultiMediaCard memory cards.)

Connect the Kazoo to a PC with the USB connection and transfer songs from your computer or directly off the Internet at speeds up to 2.4 Mbps. The Kazoo is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, and Me. You can specify playlists and what songs to transfer using the included MusicMatch Jukebox and RealJukebox software. Also included are headphones, batteries, a carry bag, wrist strap, and neck strap.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Joggers!, July 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RD1060 64 MB Kazoo Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

The RCA RD1060 64 MB Kazoo Digital Audio Player is not only small, it is very light, a sassy shade of metallic red, and a more than overdue upgrade from my 1989 Sony Walkman. Although there are mp3 players that have a lot more memory etc., I chose this one because of its small size and minimal weight, which makes it an excellent jogging companion.

The Musicmatch software for downloading music onto the player is a bit clunky, but is easy to use and install (even without reading the user manual). I can put about 9-12 songs on the player when I download using the highest sound quality---about 35 minutes of music. I like having the option to add a memory card; it was a key factor in my decision to purchase the player. A 128 MB memory card would increase the memory to 192 MB, which will be perfect for when I can actually jog for longer than 35 minutes...

The sound quality is excellent as soon as you get a new pair of headphones. The ones provided are not adjustable and terribly awkward. I guess RCA assumes we all possess the same size head.

I would definitely recommend this mp3 player for those in the market for a simple-to-operate, small mp3 player with great sound and decent features.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Value in a Small Package, September 15, 2002

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R. Seccia "ronseccia" (Endicott, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA RD1060 64 MB Kazoo Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

I shopped around for an MP3 player for a while and settled on the RCA Kazoo for three reasons. The first was price. I wanted a basic MP3 player but did not really want to spend hundreds of dollars. The second was that I already had the Music Match software on my PC and figured it would be easy to get an MP3 player that works with my existing software. The third was the style - the RCA Kazoo just looks like a cool little gadget.

I am VERY pleased with this unit. This is the perfect MP3 player for jogging, biking, walking, excercising, etc. The compact size and trendy styling makes carrying it around a pleasure. The controls are very simply layed out on the unit making it a very intuitive device. The sound quality is very good. While it doesn't have the sound quality of a high end audio system, it is better than I expected from an MP3 player in this price range. It is certainly more than adequate for a portable, go anywhere, device.

The 64 MB memory is a good size. I can fit about 16 - 18 songs at the 128 sampling rate depending on their length. You can expand the memory on this unit by adding a MMC card though I haven't seen the need to do so yet. Some of the lower priced MP3 players do not have exapandable memory so it is definitely a nice option to have.

There are only a few minor things I would change. The clear plastic carry case seems a bit delicate. It's great for protecting the device from sweat while exercising but I can't help "feeling" like it's only a matter of time before the case tears. So far, though, it has held up well. The other thing I'm not crazy about is the behind the neck loop headphones. They are good for running and walking but you can't lay down or rest your head back on a chair with them on. I plan to use the headphones that came with this for walking and jogging and then using another over the head style for when I'm weight training or just relaxing.

Overall this MP3 player delivers a super value for the price. I highly recomend this for anyone looking for an MP3 player to use while exercising. It's also a great choice for those who want their first MP3 player or for those still on the fence about buying one. For the price, you really can't go wrong with the RCA Kazoo.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little player, May 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RD1060 64 MB Kazoo Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

The Kazoo is a great little MP3 player. Its small size, light weight (just a few ounces, even with the two AAA batteries installed), big sound, easy-to-use interface, skip-free playback and fast USB connectivity makes this an excellent unit, particularly for working out.

For working out, the included wrist/arm band is perfect for having the Kazoo readily accessible, but out of the way. There is also an included lanyard for hanging the player around your neck, but this tends to bounce too much.

The player has no equalizer, but does have a number of preset sound modes, including rock, pop, bass, etc., which are quite adequate. The player has no song title display as other players do.

As with most pre-packaged MP3/CD players, the best thing to do with the enclosed headphones is toss them out with the packaging. I paired my Kazoo up with a pair of Sony street headphones, and the sound is great, particularly in the bass preset mode.

The Kazoo will also support MMC expansion cards up to 128MB, for a total possible 196MB of storage (about three hours or so of music recorded at 128Kbps).

All in all, the Kazoo is a great little player with good sound, a good feature set, and a reasonable price.