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RCA RD2212 Lyra 256MB Sport Digital Audio Player

★★★★★3.0 (13 reviews)

Compact and Sport-Ready Audio CompanionIntroducing the RCA Lyra RD2212, a 256 MB Sport Digital Audio Player designed for active lifestyles. This splash-proof player includes a stopwatch, pulse rate monitor, calorie counter, and a digital FM tuner with FM recording capability. Storage: 256 MB Fe...

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Overview

Compact and Sport-Ready Audio Companion

Introducing the RCA Lyra RD2212, a 256 MB Sport Digital Audio Player designed for active lifestyles. This splash-proof player includes a stopwatch, pulse rate monitor, calorie counter, and a digital FM tuner with FM recording capability.

  • Storage: 256 MB
  • Features: Splash-proof design, Stopwatch, Pulse rate monitor, Calorie counter
  • Tuner: Digital FM Tuner with FM Record
  • Display: 3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display

Key Features

256MB built in memory, stores up to 8 hours of WMA music or 160 songs encoded @ 64 kbps.

Sports Model includes; Splash proof easy to wear design for workouts, Stop watch, Pulse rate monitor and Calorie counter.

Digital FM Tuner with FM Record.

3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display for navigating through this product's different features and for navigating through your music selections.

50 hour battery life with 1 "AA'

Specifications

Built-in Memory
256MB
Music Storage Capacity (WMA @ 64 kbps)
Up to 8 hours / 160 songs
Model Type
Sports Model
Features (Sports)
Splash proof, Stop watch, Pulse rate monitor, Calorie counter
Tuner
Digital FM Tuner with FM Record
Display
3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display
Battery Life
50 hours
Battery Type
1 "AA"

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers 256MB built-in memory, capable of storing up to 8 hours of WMA music or 160 songs at 64 kbps.
  • Designed as a sports model, featuring a splash-proof and easy-to-wear design suitable for workouts.
  • Includes fitness tracking functions such as a stopwatch, pulse rate monitor, and calorie counter.
  • Features a Digital FM Tuner with FM Record capability, allowing users to listen and record radio broadcasts.
  • Provides an impressive 50-hour battery life using just one "AA" battery, minimizing the need for frequent recharging.

👎 Cons

  • The 256MB built-in memory is limited by modern standards, potentially requiring frequent content rotation.
  • The storage capacity is specifically for WMA music, which might not support other popular audio formats natively.
  • The "3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display" may offer less clarity and visual information compared to graphical displays.
  • Relies on a single "AA" battery, which, while offering long life, might be less convenient than rechargeable internal batteries.
  • Lacks features such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity, limiting wireless audio options and data transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The RCA RD2212 Lyra has 256MB of built-in memory, which can store up to 8 hours of WMA music or 160 songs encoded at 64 kbps.
Yes, it is a Sports Model that features a splash-proof and easy-to-wear design specifically made for workouts.
The Lyra includes a stopwatch, a pulse rate monitor, and a calorie counter, which can be useful during physical activity.
Yes, it features a Digital FM Tuner with FM Record capability, allowing you to listen to and record FM broadcasts.
The player offers an impressive 50-hour battery life, powered by one "AA" battery.
It features a 3 Line Dot Matrix backlit display, which is used for navigating through its various features and music selections.
The RCA RD2212 Lyra is powered by a single "AA" battery.

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