PCMag.com Review the RCA Lyra RD2212 (256MB) and they write - "The sporty RCA Lyra RD2212 ($129 list) packs some great features for joggers and gym rats into a small 2.2-ounce body. But despite very good sound quality, remarkably low distortion, and Audible.com support, the player suffers from difficult navigation, a slow interface, and a few other quirks. And 256MB of flash memory is just too low for today's market.

The Lyra RD2212A uses a double-A battery, giving it longer-than-average battery life (50 hours, according to RCA), but also making it a bit on the chunky side. The rubberized face and grip around the contour of the device keep it from slipping out of sweaty hands and protect it from shock and splashes. The multiline backlit display shows adequate information with good readability. Unfortunately, the rubberized controls offer a lot of resistance and aren't very responsive. Instead of a hold switch, which we prefer, you lock and unlock the controls by holding down the menu button for a couple seconds..."