Does this support the Audible file format for audio books? It's not listed, but I'm hoping firmware updates have it included..? (Long shot, I know)
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As far as I know it does not, because the Audible format is DRM'd if I'm not mistaken.
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The .aa, .aax and .aax+ formats that Audible uses are proprietary. I found this explanation on about.com:To prevent the unauthorized copying and playing of downloaded audiobooks, the Audible format uses an encryption algorithm (generically referred to DRM copy protection). Interestingly, the actual sound data inside an Audible file is encoded in an unprotected format (either MP3 or ACELP), but is then wrapped up in the encrypted Audible container.So the iBasso is not going to play them. Audible allows you to make one CD copy though. So if you paid for your original book from Audible you might be able to transfer the resulting unprotected CD back on to the iBasso. The .aa, .aax and .aax+ formats that Audible uses are proprietary. I found this explanation on about.com:To prevent the unauthorized copying and playing of downloaded audiobooks, the Audible format uses an encryption algorithm (generically referred to DRM copy protection). Interestingly, the actual sound data inside an Audible file is encoded in an unprotected format (either MP3 or ACELP), but is then wrapped up in the encrypted Audible container.So the iBasso is not going to play them. Audible allows you to make one CD copy though. So if you paid for your original book from... » Read More The .aa, .aax and .aax+ formats that Audible uses are proprietary. I found this explanation on about.com:To prevent the unauthorized copying and playing of downloaded audiobooks, the Audible format uses an encryption algorithm (generically referred to DRM copy protection). Interestingly, the actual sound data inside an Audible file is encoded in an unprotected format (either MP3 or ACELP), but is then wrapped up in the encrypted Audible container.So the iBasso is not going to play them. Audible allows you to make one CD copy though. So if you paid for your original book from Audible you might be able to transfer the resulting unprotected CD back on to the iBasso. « Show Less
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It does not. I asked them myself. They recorded that I asked about it though and said they were looking at expanding their supported devices. Who know when or if that'll happen.
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The player does work fairly well for audio books - when it works. This particular model has a long history of locking up and not being able to be fixed. Also, Sansa tech support is useless.
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I'm sorry I've not figured that out either. I bought it for my Mother to listen to audio books but it just didn't work fot that purpose. Was very disappointed.
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I've never downloaded audiobooks before, but I think it should work. It is a regular ipod, if you can download it you can play it.
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I don't use mine for audio books but my husband does and he says yes...it does. Please note though....he uses his primarily for audio books and the unit died after about 6 months of use. I have the same player in a different color and only use mine for work outs and mine is still working. I don't know if it was because you have it on such a long time when you are listening to audio books versus music or not.
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I have Kindle on mine, works great. Don't know about audible but I would think it would work fine.
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I do not think you are able to download audio books on this device. What you can do is move pictures and music files on the device and download any podcasts you may want. I hope this helps.
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Answer here...Sorry, it works great for Kindle, I have not advanced to MP3 yet.
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I haven't tried audio books on it, just music but audio books are trickier. They have to be in a compatible format and there is more than one. Sometimes I can't use audio books from the public library because of the format. If you are trying to do Kindle, you may need to get an APP. I am surprised at the poor response from Audible. I have usually had good luck with them. Maybe the techs from Pyle can help you find out which audio book format you need to put them on the player or if it is possible at all. Good luck.
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You are wrong about the larger ipods not being ale to play books from sources other than Apple. I get two or three books a month from audible and they work great on my 60g ipod. The bookmarks work and I have no trouble at all. I have 69 books (including Atlas Shrugged at 55 hrs and The Fountainhead) and every album my wife and I own and haven't hit 15 gig yet.
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I don't use audible?, you can load mp3 audio books and they play just fine. So far the main complaint that I have about this player is the buttons are very sensitive and it's almost required to lock the controls out to listen to the whole story.
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Yes, they do play audible books, with one exception - the Version 1 Sansa e260 does not work with the audible .aa file DRM format file. If you buy new, you should get a Version 2 and those work with audible files. If you are buying used or refurbished, verify whether it is V1, V2 - or it might be the Rhapsody version. Having said that, if you are internet search savvy, you can figure out how to get the V1 to work.
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I have this and I am legally blind but can see a little up close. I was able to see this when I enlarged fonts. As far as I see...NO AUDIO. I hope I am right. I don't see a way to attach earphones either. WHY DON'T YOU DOWNLOAD A BIBLE ON YOUR CELL PHONE OR COMPUTER OR TABLET??? My 7" tablet has audio KJV on it. I love it. You can listen!But you may enjoy this. Look further & maybe newer ones have audio?
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Hi Larry - I am also looking for mp3 player for audiobooks from NetLibrary - Do you know if Sansa has bookmarking feature? How did you narrow your choices to Sansa? Thanks for your help. Willow
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Yes I believe so. I've never tried it but when I plug my J3 into the computer and open it there is an Audible file folder. I think when I purchased it there may have been a free audible trial in there but that was a couple years ago.
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Thanks to all of you on this thread! Like Karen B. and the others, I've been going nuts trying to get my Sansa C250 to show up on my home PC. No problem on the one at work. (You wouldn't believe how 'creative' I had to get to download an audiobook at home.) I downloaded the Firmware Updater and followed the instructions and I can FINALLY 'drag and drop' at home.
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I made one, just like a subfolder on a PC. It comes up, not by my design, under the Music category. I think Sandisk recommends use of "Podcasts" for audiobooks.