01-06-2005, 03:30 PM
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Oracle
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CES: RCA Lyra Mini Photo
RCA is announcing its newest digital audio player; the Lyra Mini Photo. This model features a 1.5" color display and a 5GB internal hard drive. Sounds good, right? Well not quite. According to engadget, this device will be priced at $270, which is even more expensive than the iPod mini.  |
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01-06-2005, 05:05 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2003
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For a color screen, photo capability, and an extra Gb I don't think $20 more than a mini is too much to ask. I thought it was odd when engadget compared the two, they aren't really in the same class. That said, the mini is still probably the better value in my opinion.
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01-06-2005, 05:44 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: CES: RCA Lyra Mini Photo
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Originally Posted by Kent Pribbernow
Sounds good, right? Well not quite. According to engadget, this device will be priced at $270, which is even more expensive than the iPod mini.
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Sounds great to me! $20 more for a full GB more plus the color screen?
Imagine if the iPod 40GB photo was only $20 more than the 40GB 4G one.. it's not, it's like $100 more.
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01-06-2005, 05:45 PM
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Philosopher
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niice simulated picture. ^^
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01-06-2005, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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I still think the Zen Micro is nicer. You just don't get the colour screen, but it's cheaper than the Mini now.
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01-06-2005, 07:04 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Originally Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng
I still think the Zen Micro is nicer. You just don't get the colour screen, but it's cheaper than the Mini now.
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Agreed! Right now the Zen Micro is the only digital audio player outside the Apple camp that I find myself lusting for. It's a well designed little bird, even available in color palettes.  |
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01-06-2005, 10:30 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: CES: RCA Lyra Mini Photo
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Originally Posted by Kent Pribbernow
RCA is announcing its newest digital audio player; the Lyra Mini Photo. This model features a 1.5" color display and a 5GB internal hard drive. Sounds good, right? Well not quite. According to engadget, this device will be priced at $270, which is even more expensive than the iPod mini.
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1- $270 would be the list price; RCA products are routinely discounted 25% or more...
2- RCA is a front for Thomson, out of France, so $270 is 200 euros. What is the mini-pod going for round those parts? Normal pricing patterns suggest $250 euros, no? |
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