RCA Lyra is Back: RCA Lyra Slider PMP

As an owner of an ancient RCA Lyra mp3 player, I'm pleased that Audiovox hasn't abandoned the RCA Lyra moniker entirely. The Lyra Slider comes with 4GB or 8GB of capacity and plays back audio, video, FM radio and photo slideshows. Furthermore, it has an integrated voice/media recorder, USB 2.0 port and a rechargeable battery good for up to 50 hours of music playback or 8 hours of video playback. I'm tempted...

[Engadget]

More CES 2008: Audiovox "RCA" Lyra A6008

I'm a bit late with this but I had to mention it as my first mp3 player was an RCA Lyra. Audiovox launched the Lyra A6008 Slider at CES 2008. Audiovox pointed out that RCA is the company that "started the mp3 revolution".

The player features 8GB of storage and a 2.4-inch LCD screen. The slider function reveals a scroll wheel. PMP Today surmises that when the slider is hidden, the user can interact with the unit via a touchscreen. I think that's a great idea but wouldn't it defeat the purpose of the slider?

[Source: PMP Today and Engadget]