how to transfer a WMA audio book borrowed from public library to the device? The Overdrive console said the device is incompatible with the audio format.
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The Coby MP315-4G does not support protected WMA files. You will most likely have to choose the MP3 option for library books. If you want protected WMA support, I suggest a Sansa clip. If you need a AAA battery MP3 player, then the RCA Pearl supports protected WMA files.
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Most probably the file is protected and that's why you can't copy it. Convert it to mp3 (just put "free wma to mp3 converter" in google and you will find plenty of freeware programs) and try to transfer it to the Coby player again.
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I had this same problem with some music files and found a free mp3 converter program to convert wma to mp3 format. Worked just fine after the conversion.
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Just convert the wma to an mp3 using a free converter program that you can download from the web. If the audio book says that you cannot do that right click on the audio book, go to properties, and change the properties of the audio book file, from read only or archive, and then convert it using the converter program. If you have Nero software, it is easy to convert, just uncheck the box in properties, that stops you from converting. I think that should do it, if not, then I guess there is another way that I do not know, and someone else will be able to help you.
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The best free converter I've found is xrecode II It's an audio file converter and audio-grabber / ripperallows you to convert from/to: mp3, mp2, wma, aiff, amr, ogg, flac, ape, cue, ac3, wv, mpc, mid, cue ,tta, tak, wav, wav(rf64), dts, m4a, m4b, m4p (itunes), ra, rm, aac, avi, mpg, vob, mkv, mka, flv, swf, mov, ofr, wmv, divx, m4v, spx, 3gp, 3g2, m2v, m4v, ts, m2ts, adts, shn, tak, xm, mod, s3m, it, mtm, umx, mlp It copies tag tooWorks on XP, Vista, Windows 7 32/64 bit versions.Built-in tag editor And can Merge multiple files to one large audio file
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Hi, there! So, i have used .mp3, .wma and wav with usb pendrive and .aac with aux cable form ipod. Best Regards
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The best answer I have is to make sure the audio files are in the proper format for your storage card. If they arr make sure they actually play on th computer, if thry do not play on the computer obviously they wont play on the device. Otherwise most likely the storage card isnt a match.
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I did not get an opportunity as the device chewed up my sd card. Using other devuces; I've become aware that I have convert WMA files first.
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Yes. I just bought one and borrowed books from the Public Library and transferred without any problems. Great sound.
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Perhaps this should be a new thread, but you specified "library". I want to be able to download boks from NetLibrary (available thru various public library websites. The file format does not run on iPod (I am told), only on certain players that handle WMA Secured files (the "license" expires, and they cannot be burned to CD, but can be downloaded to MP3 players. This is my only reason for getting an MP3. Several Creative products (including the Mosaic) have been tested and are supposed to work, along with the SanDisk Fuze model. I would appreciate any feedback specifically on this usage. Also, I cannot find anything in the on-line manuals about the "bookmarking" feature. I believe the intent is that I can read Book #1, get to a stopping point, mark it, then go on to another book (or opera, or whatever), and bookmark that as well, part way through). I have had bad experience trying to get phone feedback from Creative in the past, and store salesmen don't know anything. Does anyone have actual experience with this? Thanks.
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According to Wikipedia, some audio books are either MP3 or WMA format, so yes, this player can play those specific format audiobooks. However, I am not sure if there's any copy protection that might prohibit it (WMA possible, MP3 I doubt it).Yes, you can erase the material afterwards. The device appears as an external drive (when plugged into your computer), so you can delete files from it just like you delete files from your hard drive on your PC.NOTE: Never format this device! You can actually erase the program that makes it run, turning it into a very nice paper weight (speaking from experience). According to Wikipedia, some audio books are either MP3 or WMA format, so yes, this player can play those specific format audiobooks. However, I am not sure if there's any copy protection that might prohibit it (WMA possible, MP3 I doubt it).Yes, you can erase the material afterwards. The device appears as an external drive (when plugged into your computer), so you can delete files from it just like you delete files from your hard drive on your PC.NOTE: Never format this device! You can actually erase the program that makes it run, turning it into a very nice paper... » Read More According to Wikipedia, some audio books are either MP3 or WMA format, so yes, this player can play those specific format audiobooks. However, I am not sure if there's any copy protection that might prohibit it (WMA possible, MP3 I doubt it).Yes, you can erase the material afterwards. The device appears as an external drive (when plugged into your computer), so you can delete files from it just like you delete files from your hard drive on your PC.NOTE: Never format this device! You can actually erase the program that makes it run, turning it into a very nice paper weight (speaking from experience). « Show Less
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A1) Yes. I don't know if there is a limit. A2) Currently the Zune software (3.1) doesn't support audiobooks directly. So you have to use Audible Manager to manage their files and OverDrive Media Console to do theirs. Yes, you can use the bookmark function on your Zune device. For others like audio CD audiobooks or MP3-on-CDs, in order to use the bookmark function, you need to add them as podcasts by changing the genre tag to "podcast". Or, if the files are .mp3 or DRM-free .wma, you can use OverDrive Media Console to transfer them to the "audiobooks" section on your device. (FYI: http://forums.zune.net/436444/ShowPost.aspx) A3) Zune supports .mp3, .wma and .m4a/.m4b. However, it does not support any DRM-protected files except those from the Zune Marketplace (and Audible/OverDrive). For iTunes songs, do as Andrew said. For .wma files, right-click a file in Windows Explorer and select "Properties"&gt;"Summary" tab ("Advanced" view), and you can find if it is protected or not. I believe all .mp3 files are DRM-free. I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before buying the device. A4) I'm not sure what you really want to know. On the device, (under its "music" section,) there are "songs", "genres", "albums", "artists", and "playlists" to view your songs.
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Sorry....I can't answer that question. I was only able to download music and mp3 files....not sure about books...let me know we're to get it and I will work on it Saturday. I'm not by my computer but I used the Walkman on the road today. So send me info and I will see if it works
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I thought not, HOWEVER, I just discovered that it is better to rip audiobook CD's in iTunes than in Windows Media Player. The result is that each disc is in order (yay!) and the chapters are numbered. After uploading each disc, I make sure the mode is Mp3, which iTunes easily converts. Then I set up a folder on the Desktop with the title of the book as its title. Drag and drop the discs to the folder. Open the Sansa clip and add the discs, using the same method as adding files to a flash drive. I THINK THIS WILL WORK! It appears that it will.
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After reading other posts, I decided to download the Media Console app from http://www.overdrive.com/Software/omc/ and my problem was solved. Thanks, Leesa!
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I also updated my firmware, thanks for the information. I get books thru OverDrive media from the local library. These automatically download into the music folder. How can I get them to download into the audiobooks folder? I've tried moving the folders on the computer and it shows that they have been moved to audiobook folder, but when I disconnect the clip, the audiobook folder is empty and the audiobooks are still in the music folder. Thanks for any help. I have Windows Vista, media player 11 and sandisk sansa clip 4gb.
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I am an Audible user so have no idea about the Overdrive books, but if you convert them to mp3 they will play. Restarting from where it was turned off at, most of the time...the rest of the time, the battery dies....
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I sent it back. As soon as I realized it was not compatible with Audible books, I got really mad and then I returned it. Sorry I don't know about games.
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I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before purchasing the device. (You have to use the Zune software to "sync" your music to Zune device.) Zune supports mp3 and wma (as well as AAC), so you can transfer them easily if they are not DRM-"protected". (The Zune software only adds DRM-"protected" files from the Zune Marketplace to your Zune collection.) FYI http://forums.zune.net/242458/ShowPost.aspx
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It did that with my .wma files, but not the .mp3 files. It's supposed to be .wma compatible, but it's not.
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See your public library -- your taxes pay for it! You would need to "rip" the CD audia books into WMA.