RCA Opal M4204 - digital player / radio

Description: The Thomson RCA Opal M4204 is a 4 GB, large capacity player.Compared to other large capacity MP3 players on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $80.

Pros: Has a 1.3 oz weight.This is lighter than the average MP3 player on the market today, but is to be expected for a MP3 player of this price.Also, this MP3 player comes with 4 GB storage, which is more spacious than some similarly priced MP3 players.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this roomy a storage is $130.This unit comes with a radio tuner.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those with a large library of music.Listen to your favorite local stations on this radio equipped player.According to the manufacturer this player will last approximately 30 hour(s) between charges; your run-time will vary based on use and power management configuration.Comes with a 1 year warranty, which is standard in the industry.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this MP3 player has great features for the money.

Suggestions: If you don't totally love the headphones that came with your MP3 player, you might find aftermarket headphones that better suit your style.

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• Manufacturer: RCA
• Part Number: M4204

• General

• Product type Digital player / radio
• PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
• Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
• Digital storage None
• Weight 1.3 oz
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
• Included accessories Carrying case
• Software type Drivers & Utilities

• Carrying Case

• Case type Case

• Digital Player / Recorder

• Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Protected WMA (DRM 10)
• Playback modes Repeat all, Repeat shuffle, One track repeat
• Edit functions Erase
• ID3 tags support Yes
• Additional features WMV playback, JPEG photo playback

• Built-in Display

• Audio system built-in display LCD
• Diagonal size 1.8 in
• Backlight display Yes

• Audio Features

• Sound output mode Stereo
• Additional features Hold button, Screen saver, Auto power off, FM radio recording capability

• CD System

• CD system type None

• Equalizer

• Equalizer type Graphic
• Equalizer factory presets Pop, Bass, Flat, Jazz, Rock
• Equalizer band qty 5 bands

• Radio

• Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
• Tuner bands FM
• Tuning display LCD display

• 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 1 x USB cable -
• Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-USB Type B

• Battery / Power

• Battery Lithium Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
• Mfr estimated battery life 30 hour(s)

• System Requirements

• Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
• Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
• Min processor speed 500 MHz

RCA

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://home.rca.com/EN-US
• Address: 46 quai A. Le Gallo, , .
• Email: ato-sales@tce.com