How well does this iPod play audio books
1986097
I haven't tried on this particular one but on another one and it works fine.
1284333
I don't have an audio book on mine yet, but for a song, there is a play speed option when you hold down the right side of the screen for an extra 2 seconds. It can be set to 0(default), 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Not sure what speeds they correspond to. Since audio books are part of the Music library options, I would guess this option is also available for audio books.I have firm-ware version 2.01US, so you might have to upgrade if your player has an older firmware. I didn't remember seeing the audio books option in the earlier firmware.
1145727
I don't have an audio book on mine yet, but for a song, there is a play speed option when you hold down the right side of the screen for an extra 2 seconds. It can be set to 0(default), 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Not sure what speeds they correspond to. Since audio books are part of the Music library options, I would guess this option is also available for audio books. I have firm-ware version 2.01US, so you might have to upgrade if your player has an older firmware. I didn't remember seeing the audio books option in the earlier firmware.
2041685
Yes it is. It is very easy. I think it is the best all round MP3 player for audio books - just don't drop it in water!
2104597
the Ipod is superior? In what. In messing up the music library? Back to the point, I'm an audible subscriber and is very simple to load your audiobooks to the Sansa. Simply change the format in WMA or mp3.
323487
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.
29727
I'm interested in the Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB strictly for listening to audiobooks from Audible.com. Is this a good choice and is 2GB enough storage and does it bookmark. I am new to these devices. I'd like the lowest price until I learn more about them. Also how do you charge it? And can I use a regular headset or does it have to be earbuds which I can't use with my hearing aid.sure would appreciate any and all help on this.
1104541
I''m using just for listening to music, but sound is great, that''s why I think you can use it for audio books also.
249492
Works great audio wise. The only thing that doesn't work is the car stereo command features, so you have to always access your Ipod to fwd, rewind, pause etc. Doesn't bother me as the cord is long enough.
319036
It works great, but there's a huge learning curve. For one thing, the device wants to put the audiobook into the Music file, which will then play the chapters out of order. You will need to manually change that. Be sure to call Sansa Support for help. Once you get it all figured out, you will be very happy with it. I also bought a small speaker so I can take my books into the house with me and listen to them there as well as in the car.
676435
Yes, this MP3 player will play audio books, it can hold ebooks as well. The best way to upload files from your computer to this device is to use real player. You can convert audio and music files easily and it will download your files automatically when you plug the device in to your computer.
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We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my... » Read More We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. « Show Less
2165830
Yes. I found the shuffle works best when I put one playlist on it. You could load a single book the same way, just do not program it to shuffle. You want to get to the ending in the old fashioned way.
29726
No. I bought it JUST for audiobooks, not music. It shuffles chapters, even though I have it turned to direct play. If you accidentally hit the forward or back button, forget trying to find your original place.
498161
I've used this iPod continuously for up to 8 hours (shorter if I skip songs frequently), so I think this would do well for listening to podcasts through the night. It might require charging right away in the morning though.
19387
We have an ipod nano 2gb model, and also the ipod classic 80 gb model. We have loaded audio books on both. The 80 gb works best because it can hold more. We subscribe to audible.com and download our books from them. They download and transfer right into itunes, easy as can be. Our Ipod classic has over 100 books, plus some music, on it and there's still lots of room left. Audible.com has ten of thousands of books including bestsellers, non-fiction, radio shows, and podcasts. I've subscribed for over 5 years I think, and I've never been disappointed.
181219
I've had mine for a couple weeks, listening primarily to Audible.com books. So far, it's been the best I've found (aside from an iPod) with resume (interestingly, if the sleep timer shuts off the system, when you turn it back on, you don't need to hit play: it just starts playing where it left off). I haven't tried with any books using a DRM system yet, though.