Latest RCA Portable Audio and Video, Stereo, DVD Products For Home And On The Go, And Personal Headphones Offer Students A Tech-Savvy Way To Enjoy The School Year

30-Jul-04

The LYRA RD2850 MP3 Jukebox Allows Students To Enjoy Their Music AnywhereSmaller than a deck of cards, the LYRA RD2850 has a 1.8-inch 20GB hard drive that stores more than 10,000 songs (audio encoded at 64kbps MP3PRO), and also plays back MP3 and WMA files, for listening before and after class. ìSmart playlistsî can be created with LYRA DJ, the PC-based Thomson software that uses advanced technologies to automatically arrange digital music files into sets based on similarities in the acoustical properties of each song. The RD2850 includes an FM tuner and one-button ìFM Recordî capability, for recording and playback of FM radio segments. The multipurpose hard-disc device can also store computer files such as word processing documents, JPEG files and digital presentations. The RD2850's accessories kit includes an AC/DC adapter, audio line-out cable, car kit, carrying case and e.clipz clip-on headphones. Suggested retail price is $349. Currently available, consumers can receive a $30 manufacturerís rebate when they purchase the player before September 7, 2004. A Fun Way To Liven Up Dorm Rooms Students can ìcolor their worldsî with the RCA 10-watt RS2035 Bookshelf System stereo. The bold blue, compact design allows it to fit neatly on a small bookshelf - perfect for dorm rooms with limited space. The motorized top-load CD player is CD-R and CD-RW compatible, essential for students who enjoy creating their own MP3 CDs. The system stores up to 40 AM/FM station presets and 30 CD tracks in memory for convenient listening options. With a built-in alarm clock, students never have to worry about being late for class because they can wake up to their favorite CD or radio station. The suggested retail price is $89. Movies On The Go Or Relaxing In The Dorm Most college students savor every second of down time they get, and with two new DVD players from RCA, they can enjoy blockbuster hits anywhere. On the go, the RCA DRC618N Portable DVD Player allows students to take their movies to friends' rooms, coffee shops and even to campus for enjoyment between classes. The very compact yet durable ìtablet-styleî DVD player has a slide-loading disc mechanism, measures 7.95 inches x 6.06 inches x 1.02 inches, and features a 7-inch 1.78:1 (16:9) LCD screen. Weighing approximately two pounds, the DRC618N plays back MP3 encoded discs in addition to DVDs, and the A/V input enables quick and easy connection to video games, camcorders and television sets. With espX skip protection, students don't have to worry about missing a second of their favorite movie. An accessories package includes a carrying case, car adapter, A/V cables, and a card-sized remote control. The suggested retail price is $399. Hook up the RCA DRC240N DVD Player featuring DivX Playback to view downloaded video content on the television instead of the computer. Watch DVDs from your own collection, or use a PC to download and transfer compressed video to DVD or CD-R, based on the MPEG-4 standard and DivX codec. In addition, the DRC240N incorporates MP3 and WMA playback for audio CDs and features Digital PhotoView and MP3 combination playback for a unique way to share digital photos set to a personalized soundtrack. The slot-loaded progressive scan player includes a bookmarking function, Scene Again one-button instant replay, one set of video outputs, an S-Video output and analog audio output. The suggested retail price is $99. Eliminate Background Noise To Maximize Entertainment Great for students with roommates or just for hanging out on campus, the RCA HPNC300 Noise-Canceling Personal Stereo Headphones enable users to block out annoying background sounds while enjoying music and movies. Designed to filter out ambient noise, the silver and black headphones have active control for volumes less than 15 dB at 300 Hz. The headphones fold in half for easy storage and transportation and are perfect for students who listen to music while studying. The headphones come with a 3.9-foot cable, travel pouch and airline adapter for in-flight movies and music. The suggested retail price is $69.95. A Handheld Entertainment Center On the go with time to spare? Listen to a playlist, watch your favorite movie or catch the TV program you missed with the RCA LYRA RD2780 Audio/Video Jukebox that enables download and playback of digital audio, video and JPEG photo images on a 3.5-inch LCD screen. Recent feature upgrades to the RD2780 include an onscreen keyboard, advanced playlist options, LYRA DJ software, video book marking, and JPEG slideshow options. The built-in MPEG-4 encoder and decoder enables users to easily record their favorite TV programs right on the device, with enough storage to hold more than a week of any network's ìprime-timeî programming. Store up to 80 hours when loading content from the PC with the swift USB 2.0 connection. The device can also output audio and video to a TV or stereo. The JPEG storage and display capability comes in handy for students who want to show off their digital photo collections. Adding to the overall value of the RD2780 are the included AC/DC adapter, ìear budî style stereo headphones, two A/V patch cables (for line-in and line-out and connecting to home stereo systems) and a carrying pouch. The car kit provides hours of audio entertainment through a cassette adapter, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery is also included. Suggested retail price is $449. Enhanced Movie and Video Game Experiences The RCA HP900 Full Dimension Headphones with Vibrating Subwoofer are a must-have for students who enjoy video games and movies during breaks from studying and homework. Designed to bring DVDs and games to life, these headphones feature a vibrating bass system that makes the user part of the action. The foldable HP900 headphones include an in-line vibration level adjustment to suit individual needs. The suggested retail price is $49.95. The latest information on Thomsonís consumer product lines can be found at www.rca.com.

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