RCA Lyra RD2212

56 reviews

Nov, 2024

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durability (8)
design (4)

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usability (20)
reliability (9)
price (8)
size (6)
memory (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of RCA Lyra RD2212. The average rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and sound are on the whole positive. The battery and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the price. There are some critical comments about the headphones and memory.

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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 71/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for RCA Lyra RD2212

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of RCA Lyra RD2212 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the memory and sound are generally positive. The performance and battery are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the durability, while the headphones and size get critical opinions.

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42% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

RCA Lyra RD2212 (256MB)

This flash-based MP3 player isn't quite every fitness-oriented music lover's dream, but it's cheap and sturdy.

Sturdy and splashproof. Very good sound quality. Audible.com and PlaysForSure support. Cute novelty fitness features.

Buttons are tough to press. Navigation and responsiveness could be better. Browsing is only by folder unless you use the included software. Not enough memory.

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Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

RCA Lyra RD2212

The sporty RCA Lyra RD2212 ($129 list) packs some great features for joggers and gym rats into a small 2.2-ounce body. But despite very good sound quality, remarkably low distortion, and Audible.com support, the player suffers from difficult...

Sturdy and splashproof. Very good sound quality. Audible.com and PlaysForSure support. Cute novelty fitness features.

Buttons are tough to press. Navigation and responsiveness could be better. Browsing is only by folder unless you use the included software. Not enough memory.

This is a very good-sounding, rugged player with some nice extra features. Bad navigation and controls, however, hold it back.

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good Player for under $100

I got this as a gift from my husband for christmas. It was sweet and thoughtful, but I wish he would have splurged a little more after owning this for over a year. First of all, it's stylish and it has several great features. You CAN play tracks ...

Easy to use, compact, good sound, neat features

Unreliable, small memory capacity, wears easily

May, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

You get what you pay for

First of all, I purchased my MP3 player from Target. I was having trouble deciding between models. I wanted a good but reasonable player for less than $100. The Lyra was around $90 ($97 with tax I think) but Target offered an instant $30 gift card with...

Cheap, Good Sound, Small

Small, Difficult to Manipulate

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

You get what you pay for

Cheap, Good Sound, Small

Small, Difficult to Manipulate

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Returned it after two days

Cute, nice shape to hold in your hand, case seems good for sports use.

Too difficult to use.

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good sound.... Not bad at all.

Tough, moisture-resistant, long battery life, good-excellent sound. Fast USB-2.0 connection.

Belt clip, file play order alphabetical only, no memory slot.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good sound.... Not bad at all.

I got mine about 3 weeks ago, time for a review. *Please read my update at the bottom; I've taken away a star because of some problems with RCA/Thompson customer service. INTRODUCTION I bought the RCA Lyra after some internal debate; the player ...

Tough, moisture-resistant, long battery life, good-excellent sound. Fast USB-2.0 connection

Belt clip, file play order alphabetical only, no memory slot

Aug, 2005

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