Reviews of the RCA Pearl (2GB, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: The RCA Pearl offers surprisingly good sound quality and is very inexpensive. It also includes some useful extras, such as audiobook support and microSD card expansion slot, and there's a built-in USB interface.
The Bad: The Pearl is a bit of a bear to use, and the bulbous battery compartment can make it take up more than one USB port. It also takes disposable batteries, which will need constant replacing. The headphone jack is awkwardly placed.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a better-sounding alternative to the Sansa Express, the RCA Pearl does the trick--but be prepared to deal with a funky user interface and disposable batteries.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 407682 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: RCA
Part number: TH1102
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.2 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.1 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in
- Color Black
- Available body colors Gray, Black, Blue
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories USB extended cable, 1 x AAA battery, Earphones
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA
- Playback modes Repeat all, Repeat shuffle, One track repeat
- ID3 tags support Yes
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color Red, Blue, Cyan, Green, White, Purple, Yellow
- Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Digital sound processor (DSP) Yes
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Hold button
CD System
- Playback modes Repeat
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, WMDRM-10
- ID3 tag support Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 5
- Equalizer factory presets Pop, Bass, Flat, Jazz, Rock
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included External, 1 x USB extension cable -
- Connector type 1 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Slot(s) provided 1 x microSD
Battery / Power
- Battery AAA alkaline AAA type Standard battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- Min hard drive space 150 MB
- Min processor type Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
- Min processor speed 500 MHz
- Min RAM size 128 MB
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