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RCA LYRA M1001GB MP3 player

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Expert Review

RCA LYRA M1001GB MP3 player

Date Published: 1/7/08

The RCA LYRA M1001GB is a 1GB Flash MP3 player that can pull double-duty as a portable USB drive. In other words, the M1001GB can store data just as easily as it stores music. Via its USB connection, songs and other files can be transferred with drag-and-drop simplicity.

On the music side, the M1001GB is compatible with MP3, WMA and WMA DRM files, and it comes with MusicMatch Jukebox software. The playback sound of the M1001GB can be adjusted with the five preset equalization curves, and because it uses Flash memory, this player will never skip.

The M1001GB has an LCD screen that, despite its small size, still displays a wealth of information, including the current power level of the integrated NiMH rechargeable battery. It comes with earbud-style headphones. The RCA LYRA M1001GB, with its generous Flash storage capacity and multifunctional abilities, is a good digital audio player.

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1 year



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