The new RCA LYRA A/V Jukebox adds advanced features
RCA LYRA A/V Jukebox RD2782
The product: RCA's next-generation LYRA A/V Jukebox, the RD2782, packs even more features into a form factor that's slimmer than that of its predecessor. The 20GB PVP measures only 4.9 by 3.1 by 0.8 inches and can store and play audio, video, and photo files. In addition, it can record video from sources such as TV, cable, or a satellite receiver and can be programmed to record different channels at different times. The RD2782 also features:

• Included dock for easy connection to video sources
• Remote control
• Built-in speaker and microphone
• Compatible with MP3, WMA (PlaysForSure), and Audible audio files
• Displays book and album cover art and includes a bookmarking feature
• Photo slide shows with background music
• USB On the Go feature lets you transfer contents of digital camera or media card to the unit without a PC

The price: $449 (available in June 2005)

The prospects: Its predecessor was one of the first PVPs with a 3-inch-plus display. Now you get the same features and more in a slimmer form factor. RCA turns the heat up in the fledgling PVP market with its dock, its remote control, its built-in scheduling, and other features that are required to stay competitive.

By James Kim, senior editor, CNET Reviews