Audiobooks from the library on this - how, and will they work: Do I need to download and app to get my audio books to work?
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My library uses an app called Overdrive which is a free download from Android market. It is used for both ebooks and audio books. There should be a link through your library's web page including instructions. This is needed in addition to standard formats that the library lists.
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I took a quick look at the Audible site. I could be wrong because I don't know much about Audible, but it looks like you need an app to play the Audible books. So, I would agree that the answer is probably "no." This device plays mp3s and WAV files, and I think a few other formats.
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Hi Elizabeth. This is the same program as on my main website. The download version and the disc are different prices on the website. The books have embedded audio and video. Everything you need is on the disc (which is now a DVD 'data' disc) and needs to be accessed on your computer. The files work perfectly with PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or any Android tablet or phone. I hope that helps. Best of luck. Robin Hall
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A fellow audiobook lover, yes it can be used to listen to audio books that's why I bought mine. The volume level on some of these tablets is not very good but with the ihome mini speaker it really did boost the volume, I find myself turning it down. I can literally listen to my audiobooks and hear them being read all over the house. If you're on the fence about purchasing go ahead and purchase I think you wil be pleasantly surprised, and if not return it Amazon makes returns very easy.
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Yes, I haven't run into any problems yet. Works with downloads from Audible among others.
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i listened audiobooks too, but when I add musics and deleted audiobook, since then voice over does NOT WORK. i don`t know why and what to do know. maybe I accidentally changed something in i tunes settings.
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I have a Sony PRS 300. Mine doesn't have the capability to give audio. Once books are downloaded, they don't need an internet connection to view. It's nice for borrowing audio books from the library. They can usually be "borrowed" for three weeks, they just go away on their own. You don't have to take any steps to "return" the books.
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The Irulu will play mp3's. As far as mp3 books, i have some audio books in mp3 format that play just fine. I also have the app audible installed and it works just fine.Hope this helps.
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Use the Audible Download Manager.Other methods have FAILED!Choose Windows or Mac, Then choose MP3 player; here:.. https://www.audible.com/swUPDATE:HINT: Run Audible Mgr software, Go to your Audible Library online (Click LIBRARY, then MY BOOKS top center), there is a drop down menu top/right above your books,"Audio Quality:" choose Format 4 for RCA, Choose book to Download. Only books downloaded with a big 4 (in Audible Manager)will show up in your device.Yes, its kinda complicated the first time. RIDICULOUS without instructions though! Use the Audible Download Manager.Other methods have FAILED!Choose Windows or Mac, Then choose MP3 player; here:.. https://www.audible.com/swUPDATE:HINT: Run Audible Mgr software, Go to your Audible Library online (Click LIBRARY, then MY BOOKS top center), there is a drop down menu top/right above your books,"Audio Quality:" choose Format 4 for RCA, Choose book to Download. Only books downloaded with a big 4 (in Audible Manager)will show up in your device.Yes, its kinda complicated the first time. RIDICULOUS without instructions... » Read More Use the Audible Download Manager.Other methods have FAILED!Choose Windows or Mac, Then choose MP3 player; here:.. https://www.audible.com/swUPDATE:HINT: Run Audible Mgr software, Go to your Audible Library online (Click LIBRARY, then MY BOOKS top center), there is a drop down menu top/right above your books,"Audio Quality:" choose Format 4 for RCA, Choose book to Download. Only books downloaded with a big 4 (in Audible Manager)will show up in your device.Yes, its kinda complicated the first time. RIDICULOUS without instructions though! « Show Less
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Connect to your computer and download the book audio (that has to be loaded per book you purchase for it from the "leap frog connect" program that you will be prompted to download when you connect the device to the computer. The sample book that comes with the reader is the only one that comes pre-loaded in the reader. The rest of the audio has to be downloaded through that "connect" program. If the sample book doesn't work, it may be defective, but try hooking it up to the computer with the provided USB cable before trying to return the item. Hope this helps. My son hooked it up for my granddaughter and I asked him how he did it. Hers works great.
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I've transferred podcasts from iTune and it works great, I think it would work the same way with audiobooks.Just so you know, I don't think it can connect directly to iTunes, you would have to find the audiobook file in the file system and then transfer it to the player if you have a Mac you can right click the file in iTunes and select "Show In Finder". Also note that it seems like it has a difficulty loaded large files, it works but i suggest to split the large file to multiple small ones. Enjoy,N
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Yes, but only downloaded through a computer with ITunes. Check out Audible app on ITunes.
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Yes, I use my shuffle only for audiobooks which I get from the library or Audible.com. First, Connect Shuffle. Then, 1) download book to OverDrive Media Console. 2) Open Finder, book chapters should appear in Finder. 3) Open iTunes: click on File on task bar; click/open "Add to Library" in drop down dialog box. 4) Go back to Finder and highlight book/chapters in Finder. 5)drag chapters to music under devices in "Add to Library" dialog box. 6) Click "open" at bottom of screen. 7) Click "sync" at bottom of screen. Hope this helps. I think I got the steps in order. Seems confusing at first, but after you do it a few times it's easy. Enjoy listening. Yes, I use my shuffle only for audiobooks which I get from the library or Audible.com. First, Connect Shuffle. Then, 1) download book to OverDrive Media Console. 2) Open Finder, book chapters should appear in Finder. 3) Open iTunes: click on File on task bar; click/open "Add to Library" in drop down dialog box. 4) Go back to Finder and highlight book/chapters in Finder. 5)drag chapters to music under devices in "Add to Library" dialog box. 6) Click "open" at bottom of screen. 7) Click "sync" at bottom of screen. Hope this helps. I think I got the... » Read More Yes, I use my shuffle only for audiobooks which I get from the library or Audible.com. First, Connect Shuffle. Then, 1) download book to OverDrive Media Console. 2) Open Finder, book chapters should appear in Finder. 3) Open iTunes: click on File on task bar; click/open "Add to Library" in drop down dialog box. 4) Go back to Finder and highlight book/chapters in Finder. 5)drag chapters to music under devices in "Add to Library" dialog box. 6) Click "open" at bottom of screen. 7) Click "sync" at bottom of screen. Hope this helps. I think I got the steps in order. Seems confusing at first, but after you do it a few times it's easy. Enjoy listening. « Show Less
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Yes, you can download and listen to audio books if they are in a digital format such as mp3, wma, wav, audible, etc.
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Yes. You will just need to install the Google Play Books app from the Play Store.
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I am interested in purchasing this Sony NWZS544RED 16 GB solely for the audiobooks. Is there any problem w/this product concerning audiobooks? Is it easy to download books? Thanks for any infogiven. Els439@aol.com
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I received this MP3 player as a gift and also really wanted to play audio books on it. Unfortunately I waited too long to try out that feature. From what I can tell it will download and play MP3 audio books but NOT WMA audiobooks which is most of what my library has. Its too late to return it... even if I wanted to go through the hassle of trying to return a gift. So I guess I'll give this to my daughter and go back to looking for a player that will play my books. Good Luck!