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Compatible MP3 Players

Compatible MP3 Players for Audio Books? This is the question we hear most often from people new to audio books. People who for the first time buy an audio book in digital form are sometimes not very sure on what players they can listen to this content, so we have put a small FAQ here to answer your questions:

What format do I receive the audio in?

We make use of two formats; MP3 and WMA. Both of these formats will play on PCs and Macs and most portable players. The publisher of the individual audio book chooses which format they want the files to be distributed in. When you purchase a downloadable title from us, you will be taken to a special area of the site where you can choose from a variety of file formats. If you have a high speed connection you will probably prefer to download the highest quality file available. If you have a slow Internet connection you can choose to download a file that is smaller in size, but will not be of quite the same quality, but it will still be very listenable.

Can I also use these files on an Apple iPod?

Yes, and it's a very simple and straight forward process: All you need to do is burn the files to CD first (this is a step we'd always recommend as it is wise to make a physical backup copy of anything you buy just in case your computer ever fails or is stolen) and then rip that CD straight into iTunes. You can then transfer the audio to your iPod in the normal way.

Can I copy the files onto audio CDs and listen on my hi-fi or in-car system?

Yes! Copying the files to an audio CD on your computer is quick and easy, particlarly if you are using Windows. We have a short demonstration video how to do this.

How do I download the files once I have purchased them?

Downloading these auudio books is very easy. Once you have made your purchase you will be taken through to a special part of the site where you can download the files you have purchased. Easy to follow instructions are provided on the download page. If you do run into any problems at all, which is very unlikely, you can always contact us at our Support Centre, and we will be happy to help in any way we can.

Do I need special software to play these audio files?

No. All the files you download from us will work on a standard PC.

Do you offer a guarantee?

Yes! If you are not 100% happy with your purchase just let us know and we will refund your money in full. This means you can purchase from us with complete confidence.

Am I breaking the law by downloading these audio files?

Absolutely not! ALL of the content on our site has been approved by the publishers and copyright holders. As a paying customer you are entitled to download and listen to these files as often as you wish and on whatever equipment you wish. However, like any other media, it is illegal to make copies of the files and give them to other people.

How long will it take to download the audio files?

It will vary greatly depending on what kind of Internet connection you have. If you have a broadband connection it will take just a few minutes. If you have a 56k dial-up connection it will be considerably slower. If a recording is several hours long we will have split it into several parts to make it easier to download. So even if you are on a slow connection you can start listening to the first part whilst the others are downloading.

Can I listen to a sample of the audio before I decide to make a purchase?

Yes! All of the titles on our site include a five minute sample that you can listen to before deciding to make your purchase. The recording you hear will not sound as good as the audio you will download once you have made a purchase as it has had to be compressed a great deal to allow easy streaming on all the different connection speeds.

Compatible MP3 Players for Audio Books

These portable MP3 players are suitable to contain MP3 files:

• Cowon iAudio MP3 Player
• iRiver MP3 Player
• Samsung MP3 Player
• Archos Gmini MP3 Player
• Cowon MP3 Player
• Creative MP3 Player
• Creative Zen MP3 Player
• JVC MP3-Player
• Apple iPod MP3 Player
• Philips GoGear MP3 Player
• Maxfield MP3 Player
• Samsung MP3 Player
• Sony MP3 Player
• SanDisk MP3 Player
• TrekStore MP3 Player
• Transcend MP3 Player
• Thomson MP3 Player
• DNT MP3 Player
• Verbatim MP3 Player
• Teac MP3 Player
• Panasonic MP3 Player
• Elson MP3 Player
• Zune