RCA Lyra 128MB MP3 Player - now iPod vs. All thread for working out

[Spac3d]

RCA Lyra? 128MB Pocket MP3 Player - What do you guys think of it. The reviews seem decent and I can't find it anywhere else for cheaper. I can still pick it up with the MSN Rewards (how do I get an MSN account??)

Thanks:beer::beer:

*EDIT* This is going to be used for *ONLY* workouts, which includes weight lifting and running */EDIT*

Spac3d

 

[KingNothing]

I can't imagine what I would use an MP3 player with 128MB of storage for. I mean, I'd have to actually put thought into my playlist beforehand. I'd suck it up and buy an Ipod, personally.

 

[Lucky]

$100 more will get you 20 gigs with the nomad zen.

 

[Josh]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
I can't imagine what I would use an MP3 player with 128MB of storage for. I mean, I'd have to actually put thought into my playlist beforehand. I'd suck it up and buy an Ipod, personally.

Yea, that is true. It's gonna get annoying having to change/delete/add songs frequently which is going to happen. I'd just "suck it up and buy an Ipod" too.

 

[SSP]

Unless you want to expand that memory, that 128MB of memory is not going to be enough. I think its a great little player though.

Edit - What they said. ^ Suck it up.. suck suck suck!

 

[Spac3d]

Sorry update. I doubt an hd based mp3 player would be any good for workouts.

 

[PCMarine]

128 you can put 30-40 songs @ 128-192kbps quality. Surely your workouts will be breif enough for that.

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
Sorry update. I doubt an hd based mp3 player would be any good for workouts.

I kinda think that's what they were intended to be used for, among other things. Besides, it has a warranty. As long as you don't drop a weight on it or something, if it broke due to excessive vibration you could always return it for another one.

 

[isekii]

god ... anything RCA is fuggin ugly..

Have you checked out Panasonics E-wear ?

those look hot. That sh1t looks like some 3rd world country electronic

 

[Lucky]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
Sorry update. I doubt an hd based mp3 player would be any good for workouts.

most have 7-8 minute buffers.

 

[0roo0roo]

if you like the same 128mb of songs everytime, or don't mind the hassle of changing songs each time.. i guesso. that much trouble i'd just get a panasonic shockwave walkman radio thing instead

most have 7-8 minute buffers.

ipod has a 32mb buffer!

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
if you like the same 128mb of songs everytime, or don't mind the hassle of changing songs each time.. i guesso. that much trouble i'd just get a panasonic shockwave walkman radio thing instead

most have 7-8 minute buffers.

ipod has a 32mb buffer!

Ha! A 1/4th of the memory of your proposed MP3 player just for a buffer! Let's all chant: i-POD i-POD i-POD

 

[Spac3d]

I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Your entire music collection is greater than 100 GB and you're contemplating buying a 128 MB player?

What about when you take a road trip? Wouldn't it be nice to take a sizeable chunk of your collection along for road music?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

What players does panasonic make? I haven't seen anything by them.

 

[0roo0roo]

new ipod qualifies as small.

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
new ipod qualifies as small.

I wasn't talking about buying a used Ipod.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

What players does panasonic make? I haven't seen anything by them.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Panasonic_SV_SD75__5155043

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

What players does panasonic make? I haven't seen anything by them.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Panasonic_SV_SD75__5155043

:QThat is pretty expensive for only 64mb built in (I searched froogle and came up with $150 for refurb).

 

[MaxDSP]

forget the iPOD and forget the lyra...hook yourself up with a basic minidisc player. Its about $100 at ebay for the NE410 or N505, and each has battery life that would knowck the crap out of other mp3 players or the ipod. Each minidisc is good for like 74-80 minitues of audio, and you can always carry a couple of discs with you since theyre small and durable. I was <...> this close to buying one but my gym membership expired and I really saw no reason to get it...altho, I may be signing up again in a week or two.

BTW, the MD forums Ive been to give rave reviews on how these units perform when theyre used while working out. Find more info here and also at these forums.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

For what you're going to use it for it'll be perfect. (I was looking to get that same one for the same purpose)

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

What players does panasonic make? I haven't seen anything by them.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Panasonic_SV_SD75__5155043

:QThat is pretty expensive for only 64mb built in (I searched froogle and came up with $150 for refurb).

you can pick one up on ebay for under 75 bucks give or take. It's a helluva a lot better and better looking than that 3rd world country looking RCA

 

[Renob]

Before you buy the rca check this out the NEX IIE player

I have one and it rules. Im always amazed that this has never taken off with the AT crowd.


2 in 1 Capability - NEX IIe is both a music player and doubles as a portable drive for fast & easy file transfer and storage.

Infinite memory & storage expansion configuration
with Type I & II Compact Flash memory cards, IBM's MicroDriveTM (currently up to 1 gigabyte)

Simple drag & drop file transfer on Windows Explorer via ultra fast USB mode. No proprietary software needed.

Compact ergonomic design, super light, and portable (90x60x20mm, 65g) yet houses two AA batteries for more than twice your music play time compared to any other mp3 players of similar size. Over five times the play time compared with players that uses one AAA battery.

Fully interactive high-resolution LCD user interface: 112x64 matrix. Configurable (normal, always on, always off) Neon blue EL backlight, changeable screen modes that can display scrolling ID3 tags or Pulsating Spectrum Analyzer Bars, song duration, memory level, battery level, and more! " Black LCD display for black NEX IIe and white LCD display for white NEX IIe.

5 band user programmable equalizer with 5 preset sound modes: Jazz, Rock, Classic, Dance, and Latin

Interchangeable NEXkins? (skins): Change the look of your player. Comes with four basic skins (red, blue, yellow, and teal) with an option to purchase more sets from our NEXKins? Vault.

Compliance with ID3 tags. Plays bitrates up to 320kbps and VBR.

Smart play functions (repeat, repeat all, shuffle, and program)

Supports multiple formats and emerging formats such as MP3 and WMA?

Solid state construction with no moving parts

Intuitive control panel, single jog-lever for fast, easy, and precise control

Infinite expansion capability via NEX II?'s ability to accept different modular plug-ins.

"Smart Power" NEX IIe?'s improved circuit design allows for drawing power from USB. This not only allows you to save battery life during song transfers but it can also power itself via AC power adapter.

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Spac3d
I don't know if I want an iPod. The way I was looking at this was if it breaks, no big deal, it is $80.

An Ipod is a LOT bigger and not small at all. I can't see myself spending money on a hd based mp3 player until they hold 100gb so I can hold a good chunk of my music.

128mb was enough for a new album everyday (about 1hour workout 5x a week).

CONVINCE ME PEOPLE. Convince me, either way.

Ipod isn't even that big.. it's really thin. Why would you go with a third world country looking device when You can do so much better at the same price.

Not saying Ipod is in the same price category. If you can cough up a lil bit more $$ get something by Panasonic or even a MD player.

What players does panasonic make? I haven't seen anything by them.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Panasonic_SV_SD75__5155043

:QThat is pretty expensive for only 64mb built in (I searched froogle and came up with $150 for refurb).

you can pick one up on ebay for under 75 bucks give or take. It's a helluva a lot better and better looking than that 3rd world country looking RCA

I don't do that eBay garbage.