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RCA Opal
The fact that the RCA Opal (also known as the RCA m4002) is light and thin is a nice feature, but unfortunately, it is one of the player's few redeeming qualities.



RCA Opal

The design of the Opal is simply awful. With awkward blue marks on the front and sideways navigation buttons, I couldn't help but wonder what RCA was thinking when they released this player. Not only is it difficult to get your thumb in the right place when you want to click the bottom and top of the navigation circle, the buttons are small and lack any significant tactile response.

Even worse, the middle button -- which controls the menu and song selection -- is too small for the average hand, and trying to click it will sometimes cause you to click on the outside circle.

Product Info
RCA Opal

iriver

www.rcaaudiovideo.com

Price: $70 (2GB)

The Opal's menu system is wonky, and although it supports video playback, the screen is so small, watching videos was more a nuisance than anything else.