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Introduced at CES 2009, the Lyra Slider SL5016 is a 16GB MP3 player from RCA. An easy to use portable media player, the SL5016 features a 2.2" TFT LCD display, MP3 and WMA support, an FM radio with 20 presets, and video playback. With software that is automatically activated when a user plugs the device in, adding songs and common format videos is simple. The device can last for 30 hours of audio playback and 5 hours of video playback before the internal battery requires a recharge.
MSRP $119.99
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- 16GB of internal storage
- easy to use software that automatically starts with no installation required
- 30 hours of audio or 5 hours of video
- MSRP of $120
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Released September, 2008
Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Available in 9 different colors
- Accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
Cons
- Doesn't charge with older chargers ( you need to buy all new equipment for it)
- Rounded screen can lead to glare
- Limited codec support - No FLAC or WMA
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Released January, 2009
Pros
- stunning brushed aluminum enclosure
- small size and very discrete
- affordable pricing
- FLAC and OGG support
- unbelievable battery life
Cons
- capacities only up to 8GB - behind Microsoft and Apple which both carry 16GB models
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MSRP $199.00
Released November, 2007
Newly introduced with the 2007 lineup of Zunes are the Zune 8 and Zune 4, flash based players that house all the same features as the Zune 80 in a smaller size. The smaller players support all the same media formats, and contain the same WiFi sharing capabilities and syncing. The screen itself has...
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Pros
- affordable price
- simple and easy to use for those uninterested in more complicated devices
- capacity that rivals the top players portable flash memory devices
Cons
- slider is cheesy - it is an MP3 player not a phone
- nothing special compared to much more advanced players from other manufacturers
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