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RCA Lyra X3000 (20GB) Review
The good: The RCA Lyra X3000 was designed to make it easy to record video in your entertainment center and watch it on the go; has useful photo features; supports music from à la carte and subscription WMA services; and comes with a healthy set of extras. We appreciate the built-in kickstand, the memory-card slot, and the removable battery, and we eagerly await the device's future compatibility with DirecTV DVRs.
The bad: The RCA Lyra X3000 has only a 20GB hard drive (wait for the 30GB X3030), it could be a bit more intuitive to use, and it doesn't play lossless formats or radio. The unit also has poor audio-only battery life and a slow transfer speed, and it cannot multitask.
The bottom line: If you're looking for a good way to record and watch video using a compact device, the RCA Lyra X3000 is a solid choice; however, serious music addicts may want to use something else as their primary portable audio device, due to the device's 20GB capacity, its poor audio battery life, and a few navigation foibles.
RCA Lyra X3000 (20GB) Specs
Manufacturer: RCA
Part number: X3000
- Product Specifications
