RCA Lyra RD2212

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

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portability (6)
price (6)
design (5)
memory (4)
durability (4)

Negative
usability (10)
performance (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of RCA Lyra RD2212. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the memory and durability. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the performance and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the RCA Lyra RD2212 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for RCA Lyra RD2212

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of RCA Lyra RD2212 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the storage and usability. The price and portability also get good feedback.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

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Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Douglas Dixon and Brian Dixon (cnet.com)

RCA Lyra RD2212

The flash-based RD2212 is packed with fitness-friendly extras such as a stopwatch and a calorie counter, but be sure to read our review before you hit the gym, the track, or the street with this MP3 player.

Sporty, splashproof design; excellent battery life; includes fitness-friendly extras such as a stopwatch, a calorie counter, and a pulse-rate monitor; supports DRM-protected WMA files.

Clunky and slow interface; difficult for single-handed use.

Although it's packed with useful, fitness-oriented features, the RCA Lyra RD2212 is disappointing overall, thanks to a flawed design.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Douglas Dixon and Brian Dixon (cnet.com)

RCA Lyra RD22 review

RCA Lyra RD2212 With the Lyra RD2212 (256MB, $89), RCA attempts to create the ultimate gymworthy music machine and ends up with mixed results. On the plus side, the RD2212 manages to offer a compact, fitness-friendly design without sacrificing screen...

Sporty, splashproof design; excellent battery life; includes fitness-friendly extras such as a stopwatch, a calorie counter, and a pulse-rate monitor; supports DRM-protected WMA files.

Clunky and slow interface; difficult for single-handed use.

Although it's packed with useful, fitness-oriented features, the RCA Lyra RD2212 is disappointing overall, thanks to a flawed design.

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Daniel S. Evans (pcmag.com)

RCA Lyra A/V Jukebox RD2780

If you're currently in the market for an MP3 player, spend the extra money and get the additional features that come with the RCA Lyra A/V Jukebox RD2780.

The Lyra is a very solid product. If you're currently in the market for an MP3 player, spend the extra money and get the additional features that come with the RD2780.

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

RCA Lyra Personal Jukebox RD2840

The 40GB RCA Lyra Personal Jukebox RD2840 is the bulkiest player in our roundup, but it also has the largest display and can plug directly into home, computer, and automotive sound systems.

The net result is a competitive product that offers a solid combination of good features and ease of use at a reasonable price.

Nov, 2003

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Expert review by : Eliot Van Buskirk (cnet.com)

Performance

RCA Lyra Micro Jukebox RD2760

Relatively compact; tiny, 1.5GB hard drive; carrying case with a Velcro strap; nice included headphones.

Minor operation glitches; too thick for pockets; case covers the buttons and the display.

The RD2760 has its positive points, but we expected more from RCA's first mini hard drive-based player.

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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Relatively inexpensive; compact design; 128MB of built-in memory; built-in FM radio; expansion slot for adding memory.

Carrying case is a little chintzy.

The Lyra RD1080 is the best of RCA's current crop of flash-based MP3 players.

Nov, 2002

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Expert review by : Douglas Dixon and Brian Dixon (cnet.com.au)

RCA Lyra RD2212

Sporty, splashproof design; excellent battery life; includes fitness-friendly extras such as a stopwatch, a calorie counter, and a pulse-rate monitor; supports DRM-protected WMA files.

Clunky and slow interface; difficult for single-handed use.

Although it's packed with useful, fitness-oriented features, the RCA Lyra RD2212 is disappointing overall, thanks to a flawed design.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)