RCA RP2472 Portable CD Player (Red)

by RCA

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000093UQC
• Item model number: RP2472
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,889 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Joggers, hikers, and other on-the-go music fans will groove to this RCA personal CD player, which is both compact and stylish. Slip it into a large jacket pocket or purse, where it takes up a minimum of space, or purchase a carrying case and attach it to your workout clothes for easy transport. Equipped with RCA's 180-second espXtreme anti-skip protection, the device lets you enjoy shock-resistant, uninterrupted music playback even in turbulent conditions. But that's just a start. More impressively, the RP2472 offers an array of functions above and beyond typical portable CD players, including an inline remote control that lets you skip or search tracks with your thumb while running or cycling, and a digital FM tuner for listening to the radio should CDs get old. The radio even offers 20 station presets, so you can quickly find your favorite program or scan through all your standby channels.

Playback functions include track programming for creating your own custom soundtrack, CD-R and CD-RW compatibility, repeat play, resume (starts playing the CD from where it left off), and song skip/search. The device's audio performance is enhanced by the bass boost system, which ensures a deep, rich overall sound that belies the CD player's compact size. Add in the pair of clip-on stereo headphones, which fit neatly on the ear and stay on while you exercise, and you're ready to rock.

Style-conscious users, meanwhile, will delight in the sleek red color, which extends from the chassis to the remote and headphones. The RP2472 runs for up to 24 hours on two AA batteries, making it a great fit for long road trips and marathon study sessions. And at 5.12 by 1.18 by 5.51 inches, it always takes up a minimum of space wherever you use it. It's also backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
CD player, clip-on stereo headphones, inline remote control, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound, nice looking package!, September 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RP2472 Portable CD Player (Red) (Electronics)

If you want a CD player that you'll use while exercising (IE, walking and running), this probably isn't the one for you. Don't get me wrong--it's a great CD player. It's just that it comes with this little loop that's meant to be a handle. I can't imagine running around dangling this thing from my wrist.

BUT -- if you want a CD player and you won't be running around with it, this is definitely a great buy. The earphones are kinda awkward even though the sound is awesome. I'd recommend getting a different pair. The cool thing is the remote control plugs in to the headphones jack, and then the remote has a jack for the headphones. That means no matter what your preference is for earphone styles, you'll still be able to use the remote. The remote is easy to use.

The buttons on the top of the CD player are easy to press (unlike models that have all the buttons on the side...if you're using this in the car while driving, it's a definite consideration.) It's also easy to remember which button is which, in case you're in the dark and you're just pressing buttons.

I've yet to hear this player skip, and the player itself doesn't make too much noise while reading the CD.

The FM stereo part of the player works great, too. It comes with 20 preset channels (which is more than enough, at least where I live), and you can set these channels to your favorites...the whole process is very easy. It even has a "seek" option. The stations all come in clear; I was able to get stations on here that I can barely get in my car.

The only thing I feel is really missing in this package is an AC adapter so you're not constantly using batteries. It does have a decent battery life, using only 2 AAs. (Check into rechargeable batteries, they're much more economical in the long run.)

Anyway, I give it four stars out of five, only because of the exercise limitations. If you're just going to sit and listen to music, this is the one for you. It's definitely reasonably priced!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great player, February 1, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: RCA RP2472 Portable CD Player (Red) (Electronics)

I'm very suprised by the amount of negative reviews of this CD player. It's wonderful! It's just awesome because you can listen to a CD and then the radio at the same time. The red color has little mini sparkles and they look so cool. The headphones aren't to good, and I would recommend a different pair. The skip-protection actually works, unlike most CD players that have this option. The presets on the radio are convinent and easy to set and use. I would recommend anyone to buy this CD player. It's just awesome.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS CD PLAYER!!!, November 13, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: RCA RP2472 Portable CD Player (Red) (Electronics)

When i first bought this player, i thought it was pretty good. I already knew it wasn't the best i'd had, but all my cd players break eventually...within a couple years or so. This one however, was by far the quickest one to break. The volume buttons were always a bit funky, they eventually started sticking, and the volume only went up to 15 anyway. Now 15 doesn't sound bad, but on here, 15 can barely be heard. The radio volume was much louder for some reason, I wish the cd volume was so that i could have enjoyed this for the time it worked. Another thing is that the cds skipped A LOT! I've never seen a cd player that skipped worse than this. My cds are all in good condition and there were at least 10 skips in every song. I do have a couple cds that are old and scratched a bit, and they wouldn't play at all in this player!!! Eventually one day, about 3 months after i bought the player, the cd player quit working. I still have the player today, and the radio does still work, but if you put in a cd it doesn't read it at all. I know that all cd players have problems, and the one i bought to replace this one this winter is already starting to malfunction as well, but please do yourself a favor and do not buy this cd player.